Certification at The Center for Self Preservation Training is not the primary objective. The main focus is on Self Preservation. Training is seen as an independant entity outside of certification. We are training to survive, not get certified. However, there are those professionals in the martial arts/military/law enforcement community who would like to teach the ideology, techniques and training methods of the Center for Self Preservation Training. To officially do this requires certification. Certified Instructors officially teach the "Tactical Combatives" of their respective level of training they have recieved from C.S.P.T. and their certification will be varified by the C.S.P.T. if/as needed. Independant of that, they may also teach any other art or system as they see fit. They are not bound to the C.S.P.T. in any way nor do they pay any continual dues. This being the case, they may not operate as a Center for Self Preservation Training sattalite facility and they may not certify others in the name of C.S.P.T. They may certify others according to the training that they themselves provided to the individual at their facility according to their curriculum, policies and procedures. Those considering this must understand one thing, "you will EARN your certification". There are no politics. For those who are unable to train on a regular basis, all other experience will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis. It will, however, come down to the training. Moving from one level of instructorship to another is based solely on two things, ability and time. Between levels there will always be a "functionalization" period. It's not just about memorizing techniques or buzz words.

Ego will play no role in any part of the training/certification process. We are training for Self Preservation and the ego has no accord with this.

Those Certified as Instructors will be extremely knowledgable in Jeet Kune Do Concepts, The Filipino Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as a myriad of supporting arts including, but not limited to: Western Boxing, Savate, Dumog, Greco Roman as well as weapons up to and including Tactical Firearms. Their knowledge base will also include the unique methodologies developed by the C.S.P.T.

The C.S.P.T. strives to provide instructors with professional teaching credentials and ongoing support, training and education in Self Preservation.

Minimum Requirements:

(All minimun req's from here on out refer to ideology, tactics, training methods and teaching methods for each item listed)

• Close Quarter Combat/Clinch - All related offensive/defensive elements
• Advanced Stick and Knife
• Grappling - All related elements
• Killer Instinct Training (Mindset)
• OC Spray (Users Course)
• Counter Knife - Empty Kands Vs Knife
• Tactical Application Training

Minimum Requirements: Level I and II requirements as well as:

• Groundfighting
• Full Contact Stick/Knife Fighting
• Advanced Empty Hand vs Knife/Impact Weapon
• OC Spray (Instructors Course)
• Advanced Improvised Weapons
• Advanced Tactical Application/Dynamic Assault Training experience
• Understanding of the use/care and limitations of Tactical Application Training equipment and scenario development parameters

The following are Certified Level III Tactical Combative Instructors @ C.S.P.T. under Demi Barbito:

Jesse Young - Paso Robles, Ca.

Jerry Wetzel - Belflower, Ca.

• Firearms: Defensive Handgun
• Firearms: Tactical Handgun
• Firearms: Close Quater Handgun Battle
• Firearms: Defensive Shotgun
• Firearms: Tactical Shotgun
• SIMUNITION® Training
• Teaching experience

A seminar at the C.S.P.T.

Level One Testing - Weapons with projectiles.

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