Rob Pincus

Counter Ambush Concepts: Physics & Physiology

with Rob Pincus

A comprehensive classroom presentation with a singular purpose, Counter Ambush Concepts: Physics & Physiology offers students a broad range of critical insights, all centered on a simple objective: Teaching you how to significantly affect an attacker’s ability to present a lethal threat to you or somebody you wish to defend in the most efficient way possible.

PDN Executive Director Rob Pincus leads this in-depth class. Rob applies an objective analysis of the Physics and Physiology of every aspect of defensive training and teaches you how those things relate specifically to the tools and techniques you choose to employ. Personal defense in an ambush situation involves complex action, but Rob teaches you how to avoid complicating your training, and how to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Rob’s no-nonsense approach makes this information easy to understand, retain, and immediately apply to your training practices.

This Class provides you with easy-to-understand, fact-based, information on the use of defensive firearms, including defensive shot placement, firearm selection, calibers, and designs, as well as optimum defensive ammunition, and more. You’ll see why an understanding of Physics & Physiology is at the core of any good training model, and you’ll learn to integrate your knowledge into your selection of gear, the techniques you train, and your counter ambush mindset.

An Information-Packed Video Presentation

Counter Ambush Concepts: Physics & Physiology includes over 90 minutes of information-packed video instruction. The class is broken down into individual Sessions, each focused on a specific aspect of Counter Ambush preparation and training. You’ll receive a printable Class Supplement download, covering key terminology and other detailed information presented in the video. Plus, you’ll receive several bonus downloadable training exercises to help you solidify your understanding of the material presented through practical application of key concepts.

  • 16 Sessions
  • 2h 07m
Rob Pincus

Rob Pincus

As Executive Director of Personal Defense Network (PDN), Rob Pincus is the embodiment of PDN’s commitment to providing affordable, accessible, practical personal defense information and effective training for the masses. Rob has produced over 100 Training DVDs, published 9 books and written countless articles on topics related to all aspects of personal defense. His I.C.E. Training Company has developed many training programs and certified hundreds of instructors to help others be prepared to defend themselves and those they care about. Rob currently serves as a Reserve Deputy with the San Juan County (Colorado) Sheriff’s Office. From 2003 through 2007, Rob was the Director of The Valhalla Training Center in Montrose, Colorado. Rob developed the training doctrines and programs that brought Valhalla to the attention of the entire shooting industry as a leading source of reality based firearms training. During this time, Valhalla was identified by the Rand Corporation as a leader in private sector reality based training. Rob and his team provided Extreme Close Quarters Counter Ambush training to numerous US Military Special Operations teams during and after his time with Valhalla. Rob’s approach to personal defense with a firearm is exemplified by his Combat Focus® Shooting program. An Intuitive approach to defensive shooting that has been in constant development for well over a decade and is now taught by scores of instructors around the world. CFS is the flagship program of I.C.E. Training Company, which provides training around the world to military, law enforcement, private security and individual students interested in self-defense. Students of all abilities and backgrounds benefit from the methods Rob teaches, gaining maximum value from limited training resources and learning to develop skills that can be applied under real world conditions.

Class Supplement PDF

Download this extensive supplement to learn more about key Counter Ambush concepts

Class Exercises PDF

Use this printable PDF to guide you through specific training exercises designed to help you in many situations

Skill Development Planner

Print multiple copies of this PDF planner, to help you track and manage your defensive training time

Video: Meet Your Instructor

Download this short video to meet your class instructor, Rob Pincus.

Bonus materials available after purchase

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