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Scenario Based Self Defense Training In Vancouver BC

Ranked Top 30 Self Defense Instructors In The World And The Most Realistic Self Defense Training Center On The Market Today

Ladies and gentlemen I welcome you to try a free trial class taught in a friendly, safe and respectful atmosphere. Classes are 1 hour in length every Monday and Wednesday from 7pm-8pm. Class fees are $90.00 a month, private instruction fee’s are $50 per session which is 1 hour in length or parent and teen group sessions at $75 per 1 hour training session and is a great bonding experience with your son or daughter. We do not have any belt levels or rank tests and students must be 13 years of age or older to attend. What I teach is combat management solutions to modern day violent threats and worse case scenarios, this is a modern self defense combat system, which can be learned usually within 3 months time. Students are welcome to train as long as they wish, since there is always something new and exciting to learn.

We believe everyone learns differently from one another, so our training methods incorporate all type of learners. The TACT Self Defense System is easy to learn due to the way it was created using natural everyday movements and techniques that are similar in movement from one another. Anyone regardless of their size, strength, athletic ability, fight experience and sex can execute these techniques. Visit our homepage to view a more detailed summary of our system.

Training Modules

Norm Bettencourt realizes that each person has different natural abilities and works with you to personally tailor a self defense program that will work for you.

Psychological (Combat Mindset/Fear Management)

How to use breathing techniques to take control of an adrenaline rush...
self-hypnosis exercises to help control fear and to instantly switch yourself into attack mode.

Tactical Awareness

How to heighten your visual skills by tapping into your surroundings an extra set of eyes to see with…Never be caught off guard and ready to respond.

Self Defense Weapons Training

How to properly maintain and dispense your self defense weapon for maximum effectiveness. Uncover how to make any object in your immediate surroundings into a weapon so you stop your attacker.

Ground Fighting/Rape Escape
Usually violent attacks end up on the ground so it's important especially for women to learn "street applicable ground fighting tactics", not UFC tactics. Time is not on your side in a violent encounter and you never know if your attacker has friends coming. It is vital for your survival to get up off the ground as quickly as possible. Norm will show you how with his no nonsense ground fighting approach.

Random Full Contact Scenario Based Crisis Rehearsal
By wearing protective gear and being the only self defense training center that is set up as an apartment and street setting which all objects are made of foam, light plastic or cushion can we give you the most realism out of your training in a safe atmosphere. This type of training helps you develop numerous attributes such as learning how to control your "adrenaline dump", fear and how to think clearly in the most frantic situations so you increase your odds of survival ten fold. Remember self defense is 90% mental and only 10% physical.

Knife Defense & Knife Fighting
TACT Self Defense will teach the most important areas of your body to protect and how to remain calm when dealing with a knife. Teaching you how to control and disarm an attacker who is trying to cut you with realistic outside the box self defense training exercises that will open your eyes to how deadly a knife actually is. Bats, Clubs & Pipe Disarming
Learn how to use and disarm someone who is using one of these objects when attacking you with footwork, timing and mental skills.

Firearms Disarming Training
All it takes is a simple squeeze of a trigger and it's over. Most self defense instruction regarding firearms disarming techniques are completely unrealistic due to this factor. Norm's unique way of training will show you firearms disarming tactics that is proven to work. By firing at participants while they are executing there techniques with his simulated gun and bullets that are made of sponge but fire at very quick speeds.

Tactical Self Defense Training

Customized program to suit your needs regardless of your size, strength or athletic ability. Can be tailored to security professionals such as bodyguards and bouncers to everyday men and women. Combat techniques that are simple and straight forward. Based on leverage, physics, and momentum that target the anatomic weaknesses of the body which are extremely effective. To find out more about the TACT Self Defense system visit www.tactselfdefense.com

Pain Tolerance Conditioning

Be energized by pain not hindered by it. You will increase your tolerance for pain safely in an environment that you control. Can be customized for MMA/NHB fighters who grapple and want to increase their range of motion for sport specific tacks.

In Home Crash Course Training

I will personally come to your home and give you a crach course in self defense to suit your needs. Sessions range from personal self defense training, properly securing your home to home invasion prevention. Sessions are $100 for a 1 hour session.

1 & 2 Day Crash Courses (Weekdays or Weekends)

Personalized 1 or 2 day tactical combat self defense training courses are available during weekdays or weekends. The one day course is a total of 8 hours intense instructional training with two 15 minutes breaks and 1 hour lunch break during the day. Two day courses are 16 hours in total ( 8 hours each day) with the same break schedule as the one day course. Fees are as follows 1 day intensive course $400.00 and 2 day course is $800. You will leave the TACT Training Centre as a new person after taking this intensive course guaranteed.

Group Rates Per 1 Day Course:
1 Person $400
2-5 People $300 Per Person
5-7 People $200 Per Person
7+ People $ 150 Per Person

Group Rates Per 2 Day Courses
1 Person $800
2-3 People: $700 Per Person
4-5 People: $600 Per Person
6-7 People: $500 Per Person
8 People: $400 Per Person
9+ People: $300 Per Person

All individuals taking the weekend crash courses will also be given access to the TACT Self Defense Online Training Centre for an entire year valued at $99.95 USD free of charge.

Restraint Holds Training

This training is geared towards individuals and security personnel who want to learn tactical restraint techniques to subdue and control aggressive individuals and patrons in the work place environment. Learn first hand from a certified Justice Institute of British Columbia security instructor under the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General Security Programs and Police Technology Division. Cost $50.00 per hour for a private session.

Basic Security Training 1 & 2

If you are looking in becoming certified in BST 1 & 2 courses are also available each month. Basic Security Training 1 (theory) is 40 hours in length Basic Security Training 2 (physical restraints) is 24 hours in length. Upon completion of this course you will then be given an exam by the Ministry of Public Safety and upon passing will be issued a certificate of completion.

What Is F.I.S.T and Condition Stimulus Crisis Rehearsal Training?

The system of training we use is called F.I.S.T (Fighters Instinctive Scenario Training) and condition stimulus training, a way of training that is used by the FBI, CIA and by the military. By training this way we accelerate the way you learn self defense, minimizing your training time by maximizing your muscle memory capabilities.

We train you in a safe environment that is as close as possible to a violent situation. Half of the training center is set up in an apartment setting (we also simulate street and bar settings) furnished with a couch, coffee table, tubeless TV, stereo, kitchen table and chairs. Objects in the training center are made of light plastic, sponge and of sugar glass so students know how to use their immediate environments as weapons at there disposal without injuring themselves and training partners and without holding back when training.

All students are required to wear an old pair of street shoes or boots, jeans and shirt as they would normally wear when out on the street. This teaches you how to fight with restrictive clothing on so when you need to protect yourself on the streets you are not slow in speed, off balanced or feel a restriction of movement when your fighting someone due to what you are wearing.

Research has shown by training this way, you decrease your odds of becoming a victim of violence because you are better prepared to defend yourself. Through condition stimulus training you become used to the stimulus of fighting with restrictive clothing on and fighting in tight crowed furnished rooms, where you know how to use the objects around you as weapons to your advantage.

Your Safety Comes First

Your safety always comes first when training at the TACT Self Defense Center and we make sure everyone trains safely yet realistically. Each attack should be frantic, quick and random so you learn how to remain calm and control the craziest of situations. This in turn will increase your odds of survival ten fold. For combat is 90% mental and only 10% physical.

By training this way you are better prepared to protect yourself from the most dangerous situations out there. This protective body armour gear below allows us to train that way. It's the stuff me and my students use, it's ultra tough and can take a beating so you don't have to. Keeping you safe and in top fighting form. You can order mens/womens protective body armour gear for your head, throat, mouth, chest, hands, shins, groin and forearms through us at TACT Self Defense while training at the center or through our affiliate partner.

P.S. Training this way is optional, if you do not wish to train this way no worries. Feel free to order your protective gear through us even if you do not plan to train at the TACT Self Defense Training Center. This is the toughest gear at the lowest prices.

Here's What TACT Self Defense Students Are Saying

Just wanted to say "Thank you" for the awesome class!!! That beyond exceeded my expectations! It was
clear how Rebekah changed her perspective on taking the class and the full credit for that goes to your effective instruction and people skills. The "lecture" aspect was perfect...you made the points that needed to be made regarding awareness and relating people's experiences (including your own which I really appreciated). You didn't spend more time than was necessary on discussion..... So we got the perfect
balance and I can't say thank you enough. Rebekah respects your experience and your knowledge. I think
she also appreciated your positive feedback and I think that is so valuable for teenagers to hear.

Thanks again,
Sandra Lockwood

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Hi again Norm,
Our words for the day are "awesome" and "phenomenal". The Robster is on a high, with a
new light in his eyes, and a piece of serenity I thought he'd never find. He said this morning, "if I knew this all before, those guys would have never messed with me". We both agreed however, that "if those guys had never messed with him, we wouldn't be where we are today" ... a silver lining in every cloud, huh? Am
working on the video clips ... all is fine except for the one whereI It was quite a weekend, I don't think I've ever had my money better spent ... it gave him back his spirit. Thanks a million from both of us, and Thank
God we found you !!

Talk soon.
Sharon King (and of course Rob ... tired, bruised, sore, and happy as hell :))

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I have been looking for a self defence program off and on for several years, and all I kept coming across
were martial arts oriented programs. I wanted something realistic, useful and something that wasn't going
to take years to learn. TACT Self Defense's program is exactly that. I am constantly amazed at how truly easy it is to defend yourself against anyone of any size. It's empowering knowing I can get out of any situation
with the tactics Norm has taught me, and is continually teaching me. He shows you how to look at the
world as a safe place instead of a place of fear, and that being a female can actually work to ones
advantage!

Thanks Norm!
Elizabeth Barclay

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I have garnered a new sense of confidence and look at situations differently since training with Norm in TACT Self Defense. The training is very realistic yet safe. The fact that the teacher has used what he teaches on more than one occasion is reassuring. The system is very easy so there isn't a lot to remember and at the same time it is brutally effective. Norm doesn't hold anything back and genuinely cares for his students well being. Wither you are a seasoned martial artist or a complete novice you will take away new skills and a different perspective training with Norm.
John Disteso
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Norm is not a big strong guy so he has learned not to fight like one. His system is about hitting the anatomic weak points of the body so you get the job done fast. He has shown me how to think differently when it comes to my self defense. I will always be internally grateful to him.
Mike Hyams

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Norm's self defense training is completely "outside the box" He has shown me how to transform any object in my environment as a weapon that I can use to protect myself with. He totally opens your mind in a new light regarding self defense.
Joanne Walsh

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Norm's training methods are unheard of. He gets your adrenaline pumping full speed making each scenario seem as if it was real. Teaching you how to remain calm in the most frantic situations, no other self defense school does that. That's why I picked TACT Self Defense.
Bill Maltz

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Norm not only teaches self defense for the body but for the mind and spirit as well. The lessons learned in his classes have carried over into my personal life as well.
Thank You
Linda Powers

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Norm teaches to the point no B.S. self defense. No man or machine is going to train you better for real world violence.
Jeff Kim

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Training with Norm is amazing and totally prepares you for the real world, his training concepts are awesome. Black Belt 2nd Dan Hapkido Chris Stephens

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Norm is a caring, compassionate instructor who always made sure I understood what I was doing. Norm personalized the training to suit me and made sure that in training scenarios such as the rape escapes that I was always comfortable since it was in very close quarter situations due to the fact I am a victim of rape.
Dana Little

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The unique combination of method training and scenario training develops not only physical conditioning, but also the mental conditioning to put it to use in the real world. Concise and practical, TACT Self Defense training is an invaluable tool and I would recommend it to anyone.
Colin Hall

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These are the best "fighting" techniques I have ever learned and I have complete faith in it. Norm's training is not only physical but mental as well. Through learning how to "move" I am also learning how to "think" as well. The lessons I have learned training with Norm also apply to lessons in life as well. Highly recommended.
Yuzo Matsumura-Kendo Blackbelt

If you are interested in attending a free trial class feel free to contact me by phone at 604-314-5981 or email me at . I will then email you or call you to confirm your spot. We are located at 2475 W. Broadway in Vancouver BC in the Heart of Kits which is easily accessible by car or public transit. See you there!

Training Sign Up Special

Training Sign Up Special: Sign up for classes at the TACT Self Defense Training Center and receive a year's membership to the TACT Online Instructional Course for an additional $25.00. That's a total of $115.00 for the first month's fee then pay our regular fee of $90.00 per month afterwards with access to the secured members area for a full year regardless of how long you train at the TACT Training Center for.
**This payment is due at the begining of your first class

P.S. Seminars can also be booked, travel, lodging and promotional advertising must be provided by the hosting group. Contact seminars@tactselfdefense.com for more information.

P.P.S. Interested in becoming a TACT Self Defense instructor? Email instructorcertification@tactselfdefense.com for an automated information package