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Tactical Running is a comprehensive self-defense system for evading attacks and gaining positional advantages
While most martial arts train to improve the fight response, Tactical Running trains people to improve their flight (running away) and freeze (stealth) responses - which are currently overlooked areas of self defense.
Tactical Running can be used as a standalone self defense system or integrated perfectly into all fighting-based martial arts styles and self defense programs.
Our Mission
We have three inbuilt responses to danger: fight, freeze and flight. Most martial arts and self-defense instructors suggest running away if possible, but then focus all their time and energy on improving their students ability to fight.
This can leave students with a massive skill gap, not knowing where to run or what to do when being attacked, followed or chased, or how to get to safety after an encounter.
This skill gap is arguably the biggest problem in the martial arts and self defense world. Since there are many situations that no level of fighting skill can protect us from - such as multiple attackers, knife attacks and active shooters - having skills in the flight and freeze responses can sometimes be the difference between life and death.
Tactical Running™ is a comprehensive martial arts style, with 3 strategies, 9 tactics and over 40 techniques that focus on harnessing our "flight" (running) and "freeze" (stealth) responses to address this skill gap. By disseminating Tactical Running throughout the world, we hope to protect people in a wider range of scenarios and help put an end to the type of tragedies we often see in the news today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you saying I should always run instead of fight?
No. There are some situations where it is better to run, and other situations where it is better to fight. We only focus on skills for running away from attackers because it is an underdeveloped area of self-defense and where we add the most value.
Is Tactical Running better than other Martial Arts?
Tactical Running is not better, it is different. Tactical Running only covers what to do when running away from attackers, and can be added to any fighting-focused martial art. It does not compete against any other martial arts styles, it complements them.
Why would I use Tactical Running if I have a wife, kids and other loved ones that I need to protect?
When your wife, kids and other loved ones know Tactical Running, they are able to escape while you engage. Tactical Running will train your loved ones to proactively remove themselves from the situation and make your efforts to protect them (and yourself) much easier.
But I already know of a Martial Art that teaches people how to run away?
Most martial arts teach escapes for certain holds and grips, and will suggest running afterwards, but the training ends there. Tactical Running covers problems that arise after that point, such as if they continue to chase you and you struggle to lose them.
Doesn't Parkour teach people how to run away?
In a real world chase, the best part of Parkour is the level of fitness and coordination it develops. When running away, it is best to avoid obstacles and keep your path simple. Tactical Running is more practical and can be applied by people at any fitness level.
What is the difference between Run, Hide, Fight and Tactical Running?
Run, Hide, Fight is a useful, basic 3 step process for people to remember during active shootings. Tactical Running is a comprehensive martial art that goes into a lot more detail, with trainings and techniques for running away in a wider range of scenarios.
Isn't running away straight forward? Why have training in it?
You can fight or run away without any training, but training greatly increases your chances of being effective. Much like fighting, there are many problems you can find yourself in when running away, and the right training can help you overcome them.
Tactical Running seems new, has it been properly tested?
Yes. Our techniques are derived from trialed and tested techniques in track and field, surf lifesaving beach sprints (sport), rugby and gridiron, and have been combined with proven aspects of MMA and military tactics to make them effective in a self-defense setting.
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