Courses

Self-defense is a complex tapestry of interdependent subjects and skills, each one affecting the other’s progression and outcome. The core of Achromatic’s training philosophy is centered around the seven essential areas necessary for a self-defense program to be truly comprehensive. Those seven elements are as follows:

  1. Legal and Ethical: the legal limits, as well as the personal and emotional limits that will have to be maneuvered when confronting violence
  2. Violence Dynamics: the different types of violence, their motivations, and how they are utilized
  3. Avoidance: the mechanics of absence, escape and evasion, and de-escalation
  4. Counter-Ambush: surviving the first split seconds of an assault in order to shift momentum in a violent ambush
  5. The Freeze: understanding freezing as a natural process the brain and body undergo, and how to break out of it
  6. The Fight: the actual physical techniques and mindset of surviving violence once it ensues
  7. The Aftermath: the medical, legal, and moral consequences of surviving violence

Unarmed skills

Intro to violence prevention

A brief primer and consultation designed to introduce the student to the basic framework of violence prevention training.

Self-defense essentials: knowledge base

Introductory class covering the 7 essential areas of self-defense competence.

Self-defense essentials: physical skills

Introductory class addressing foundational physical skill sets for personal defense.

Workshop covering both the 7 essential areas of self-defense competence, and associated physical skills classes.

Custom instruction and lesson plans outside of the standard courses can be offered for both individuals and groups. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you or your group have specific instructional needs you would like to discuss.

armed skills

Intro to pistol

A two-hour overview of pistol safety and function designed strictly for brand new shooters who want a basic primer before taking a concealed-carry class or basic pistol class.

NRA Basic Pistol Course

The NRA-designed Basic Pistol Course is an introduction to the fundamentals of firearms safety and operation, focusing on the handgun.

Tailored Instruction

Custom instruction and lesson plans outside of the standard courses can be offered for both individuals and groups. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you or your group have specific instructional needs you would like to discuss.