Coach Your Officers to Win

The law enforcement ground fighting instructor's course that equips you with the ability to translate DT skills into real world performance - for both you and your students.

Tactically sound

Legally defensible

Practical for every officer

Integrates with any DT program

Coach Your Officers to Win

The law enforcement ground fighting instructor's course that equips you with the ability to translate DT skills into real world performance - for both you and your students.

Tactically sound

Legally defensible

Practical for every officer

Integrates with any DT program

Is your training more like a box-checking exercise?

The majority of law enforcement training is designed to check boxes. It's out of date, unhelpful in actual-world scenarios, and trapped in the "that's the way we've always done it" mindset.

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Is your training more like a box-checking exercise?

The majority of law enforcement training is designed to check boxes. It's out of date, unhelpful in actual-world scenarios, and trapped in the "that's the way we've always done it" mindset.

Register for a Class

Train like you intend to win

We develop instructors into coaches who do more than just teach skills. They instill balance between the guardian and warrior roles we must play in our communities.

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Program Fundamentals

How to Avoid the Ground

The ground is one of the most dangerous places for officers to be when they are engaged in a physical altercation with an assailant. You'll be prepared to teach every officer specific strategies for keeping them off of the ground during an altercation, regardless of their current skill or fitness level.

Winning on the Ground

Even the most prepared, physically fit officer isn't going to be able to avoid every ground fight. You will provide your students with confidence when things go to the ground by teaching them the skills necessary to escape basic positions, use regular submission holds, and how to defend against them.

Weapon Retention

During an altercation, many officers lose awareness of their firearm. This usually happens when an officer becomes overly focused on the threat at hand or becomes momentarily distracted due to an injury or surprise. Whatever the reason, you'll coach them on simple techniques to maintain weapon control at all times.

Transitioning from a Ground Encounter to Handcuffing

One of the most difficult things for officers to do when dealing with a suspect on the ground is to transition from a grappling position into handcuffing. You'll be equipped to teach them the proper way to do this so they can gain better control of a suspect.

Train like you intend to win

We develop instructors into coaches who do more than just teach skills. They instill balance between the guardian and warrior roles we must play in our communities.

Some of the fundamentals you'll train officers on as a Team Hardy Certified Ground Tactics Coach

How to Avoid the Ground

The ground is one of the most dangerous places for officers to be when they are engaged in a physical altercation with an assailant. You'll be prepared to teach every officer specific strategies for keeping them off of the ground during an altercation, regardless of their current skill or fitness level.

Winning on the Ground

Even the most prepared, physically fit officer isn't going to be able to avoid every ground fight. You will provide your students with confidence when things go to the ground by teaching them the skills necessary to escape basic positions, use regular submission holds, and how to defend against them.

Weapon Retention

During an altercation, many officers lose awareness of their firearm. This usually happens when an officer becomes overly focused on the threat at hand or becomes momentarily distracted due to an injury or surprise. Whatever the reason, you'll coach them on simple techniques to maintain weapon control at all times.

Transitioning from a Ground Encounter to Handcuffing

One of the most difficult things for officers to do when dealing with a suspect on the ground is to transition from a grappling position into handcuffing. You'll be equipped to teach them the proper way to do this so they can gain better control of a suspect.

Here's what you'll learn during our 3-Day Coaches Course:

Here's what you'll learn during our 3-Day Coaches Course:

Technique Proficiency

There's no such thing as a fire hose when it comes to learning here. The curriculum is deliberately kept simple enough that students can master the skills taught throughout the course.


Core goals:


  • Gain expertise and confidence in your ability to educate others in your agency.


  • Become proficient in the ability to complete the skills yourself.


  • Recognize the significance of learning how to employ learned methods in specific situations, when to use them, and why it is essential
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Technique Proficiency

There's no such thing as a fire hose when it comes to learning here. The curriculum is deliberately kept simple enough that students can master the skills taught throughout the course.


Core goals:


  • Gain expertise and confidence in your ability to educate others in your agency.


  • Become proficient in the ability to complete the skills yourself.


  • Recognize the significance of learning how to employ learned methods in specific situations, when to use them, and why it is essential
ground tactics class

Coaching Strategies

Our FEAR discussion is a center piece of our training program and breaks down the traditional barriers found in many use of force training programs... ego.


Core goals:


  • Each student will progressively gain confidence teaching techniques in front of a class.


  • Address public speaking fears, reinforce the preparation necessary to coach and build confidence as a Coach.


  • Leave the program understanding that you are evaluated not just on how good you are at the skills yourself, but more importantly, in how good you make others.

Coaching Strategies

Our FEAR discussion is a center piece of our training program and breaks down the traditional barriers found in many use of force training programs... ego.


Core goals:


  • Each student will progressively gain confidence teaching techniques in front of a class.


  • Address public speaking fears, reinforce the preparation necessary to coach and build confidence as a Coach.


  • Leave the program understanding that you are evaluated not just on how good you are at the skills yourself, but more importantly, in how good you make others.

Injury Prevention

Injury prevention does not mean exclusion! You will learn how to create a dynamic training environment that equips and prepares officers without getting them hurt in the training room.


Core goals:


  • Learn how to organize mats to ensure proper spacing, maximize observation of students, and control the speed and number of repetitions.


  • Learn the correct way to identify and document a student's pre-existing injuries, become aware of potential training limitations, and make adjustments to drills.


  • Learn the importance of conducting and coaching through shadow drills, reps on instructors, and in proper warmups and cool downs.
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Injury Prevention

Injury prevention does not mean exclusion! You will learn how to create a dynamic training environment that equips and prepares officers without getting them hurt in the training room.


Core goals:


  • Learn how to organize mats to ensure proper spacing, maximize observation of students, and control the speed and number of repetitions.


  • Learn the correct way to identify and document a student's pre-existing injuries, become aware of potential training limitations, and make adjustments to drills.


  • Learn the importance of conducting and coaching through shadow drills, reps on instructors, and in proper warmups and cool downs.
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Mitigating Liability

Most agency don't train in "ground fighting" or real life scenarios for fear of liability. We mitigate liability by using current case law and legally accepted use-of-force resistance and response metrics.


Core goals:


  • To train officers how to escape physical confrontations through techniques and skill - not rage and anger.


  • Instill the skills to escape deadly force justified situations without having to rely on deadly force.


  • Reduce liability for your agency by creating confident, skilled, students who are prepared for the most difficult situations and ready to respond through confidence - not fear.

Mitigating Liability

Most agency don't train in "ground fighting" or real life scenarios for fear of liability. We mitigate liability by using current case law and legally accepted use-of-force resistance and response metrics.


Core goals:


  • To train officers how to escape physical confrontations through techniques and skill - not rage and anger.


  • Instill the skills to escape deadly force justified situations without having to rely on deadly force.


  • Reduce liability for your agency by creating confident, skilled, students who are prepared for the most difficult situations and ready to respond through confidence - not fear.

Ready to become a Team Hardy Coach?

Ready to become a Team Hardy Coach?

Choose a Class


Pull up our class schedule and register for the next class in your area or apply to host a class at your own agency. You can pay instantly by credit card or choose to have your agency be invoiced.

Choose a Class


Pull up our class schedule and register for the next class in your area or apply to host a class at your own agency. You can pay instantly by credit card or choose to have your agency be invoiced.

Get Equipped


The Team Hardy Ground Tactics Instructor Program is both physically AND mentally challenging. But we're not here to tear you down. Our 3 days together will be focused on equipping you with the ability to translate skills into real world performance - for both you and your own students.

Get Equipped


The Team Hardy Ground Tactics Instructor Program is both physically AND mentally challenging. But we're not here to tear you down. Our 3 days together will be focused on equipping you with the ability to translate skills into real world performance - for both you and your own students.

Become a Coach


The distinction here is important. After training with Team Hardy, you will become a Coach, not just an instructor. And certainly not just someone that demonstrates skills for your students

Become a Coach


The distinction here is important. After training with Team Hardy, you will become a Coach, not just an instructor. And certainly not just someone that demonstrates skills for your students

Choose a Class


Pull up our class schedule and register for the next class in your area or apply to host a class at your own agency. You can pay instantly by credit card or choose to have your agency be invoiced.

Get Equipped


The Team Hardy Ground Tactics Instructor Program is both physically AND mentally challenging. But we're not here to tear you down. Our 3 days together will be focused on equipping you with the ability to translate skills into real world performance - for both you and your own students.

Become a Coach


The distinction here is important. After training with Team Hardy, you will become a Coach, not just an instructor. And certainly not just someone that demonstrates skills for your students

Hands down the best course I’ve been too in my 7 year career. I love the mindset talks, the break down of a coach vs instructor delivery methods and the admission and discussion of fear affecting our training. Thank you for doing this!


– Anonymous Student Evaluation

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How are we different?

Hands down the best course I’ve been too in my 7 year career. I love the mindset talks, the break down of a coach vs instructor delivery methods and the admission and discussion of fear affecting our training. Thank you for doing this!


– Anonymous Student Evaluation

How are we different?

You need an up-to-date, real-world tested training methodology that gives you a confidence and belief that you have an edge in the classroom and on-duty.


Most law enforcement training is focused on compliance, not your or your student's success in applying skills to real-world situations. That's just not right.


Every officer deserves to feel confident they're the most-prepared, best-trained version of themself for the duty which you've been called, which is why we've trained over 400 officers using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-based ground fighting tactics. To make them better cops and better instructors.


So, choose a class, get equipped, and become a Team Hardy Certified Ground Tactics Coach today.

You need an up-to-date, real-world tested training methodology that gives you a confidence and belief that you have an edge in the classroom and on-duty.


Most law enforcement training is focused on compliance, not your or your student's success in applying skills to real-world situations. That's just not right.


Every officer deserves to feel confident they're the most-prepared, best-trained version of themself for the duty which you've been called, which is why we've trained over 400 officers using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-based ground fighting tactics. To make them better cops and better instructors.


So, choose a class, get equipped, and become a Team Hardy Certified Ground Tactics Coach today.

What do our students have to say?

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“After 15 years classes can sometimes seem mundane but your class surpassed all my expectations. I’m excited to bring this stuff back. Most of all the coaching advise was not only the best part but something I will carry over as a supervisor.”

- Mark Galvan

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“Excellent course! One of the best law enforcement courses I have been to in my career. The instructors really care about student development.”

- Anonymous Student Evaluation

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“Very good. Thank you for making me better.”

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“Awesome class. Great philosophy and presented in a manner which was easy to understand.”

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“Really enjoyed the class. Could tell you really care about each student.”

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What do our students have to say?

John Doe's Image
“After 15 years classes can sometimes seem mundane but your class surpassed all my expectations. I’m excited to bring this stuff back. Most of all the coaching advise was not only the best part but something I will carry over as a supervisor.”

- Mark Galvan

John Doe's Image
“Excellent course! One of the best law enforcement courses I have been to in my career. The instructors really care about student development.”

- Anonymous Student Evaluation

John Doe's Image
“Very good. Thank you for making me better.”

- Anonymous Student Evaluation

John Doe's Image
“Awesome class. Great philosophy and presented in a manner which was easy to understand.”

- Anonymous Student Evaluation

John Doe's Image
“Really enjoyed the class. Could tell you really care about each student.”

- Anonymous Student Evaluation

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