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Version: 2.1 Last Updated: 2026-03-29 Replaces: etkm-curriculum (retired), etkm-definitions (absorbed V2.1)
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| Document | Google Doc ID | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| ETKM Training Structure | 1iNhu_PR9BNxolM-OUGdT9LekHvy7HEHagWm9sWumkD4 | Overall program overview, training philosophy, level summaries, all programs (Krav Maga, Fight Back ETX, ACT, Youth, LE/Security), training methods, workshops |
| ETKM Workshops | 1FCcxE8GJXNQMtWEhvp9EtLRYMHujXmOxsInbW_Tw734 | Workshop-specific content: Ground Fighting, CQF, Focus Mitt/Thai Pad, LE/Security, ACT, Weapons (handgun, long-gun, knife, blunt object) |
| Level 1 Yellow Belt | 1t2sLzlrJElUndNtrQeJdzj-Q5y0IMn_ummtmF49zuc0 |
| Level 1 curriculum, mindset, tactics, combatives, defenses, ground fighting, drills |
| Level 2 Orange Belt | 1D2MGaPmGCeo2DyZNxC7KdHYk10LtkK7O1O9E7GgrIYQ | Level 2 curriculum details |
| Level 3 Green Belt | 1Cl_RrXLUNFBHPlW40berfv3xaJmRpLlEoMyfsJUIWE4 | Level 3 curriculum details |
| Level 4 Blue Belt | 1kRukJyuwH7VmecRDTuXWrCzR7oks8f9AdvIEFpdQh3A | Level 4 curriculum details |
| Level 5 Brown Belt | 1Xsm7F9KS_jIFELOVAvzR0Z2Q6iH52dXqFZmms9mcOG8 | Level 5 curriculum details |
| Level 6 Black Belt | 1G1k2hIkUZd1cMjLCmwjCxMk2Aw_A0VAUVSs8JijXqMI | Level 6 curriculum details |
| EFC Program Breakdown | 1vda6UlKrQ2BzB9xlfMmCyp0mkIBVMJXye4vhNHpSEPg | EFC Control Tactics 10-module course, law enforcement/security curriculum, certification structure |
| User Topic | Fetch This Document |
|---|---|
| What programs does ETKM offer? | Training Structure |
| Self-defense training specifics | Training Structure |
| How ETKM teaches, class structure, training methods | Training Structure |
| Workshop content or workshop-specific topics | Workshops AND Training Structure |
| Curriculum goals and belt progression overview | Training Structure |
| Specific belt level content, techniques, or skills | The relevant Level doc (1-6) |
| Comparing two belt levels | Both relevant Level docs |
| Fight Back ETX, women's self-defense program | Training Structure |
| Armed Citizen Tactics (ACT) program | Training Structure |
| Youth self-defense program | Training Structure |
| Law enforcement or security training | Training Structure AND EFC Program Breakdown |
| EFC modules, certification, control tactics | EFC Program Breakdown |
| Lesson planning for a specific level | The relevant Level doc plus Training Structure for methods |
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| Level | Belt | Theme | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow | Foundation — Core principles, basic strikes, situational awareness | 4-6 months at 2x/week |
| 2 | Orange | Control and Counter — More pressure, more angles, stronger escapes | Progressive |
| 3 | Green | Fight for Position — Clinch, takedown survival, chained skills | Progressive |
| 4 | Blue | Advanced Problem Solving — Complexity, fatigue, chaos, environment | Progressive |
| 5 | Brown | Weapons and Higher Threat — Knife/blunt threats, weapon presence | Progressive |
| 6 | Black | Performance Under Stress — Integration, leadership, scenario mastery | Progressive |
Mindset → Tactics → Skills → Drills → Proficiency
This is the ETKM operating sequence. Mindset determines willingness and clarity. Tactics determine smart choices. Skills determine capability. Drills determine performance reliability. Proficiency determines real-world usefulness.
| Program | Audience | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Krav Maga (Levels 1-6) | General public | Progressive self-defense curriculum |
| Fight Back ETX | Women and youth | Trauma-informed self-defense, 4 levels of readiness |
| Armed Citizen Tactics (ACT) | Concealed carriers, home defenders | Firearms integration with hand-to-hand, shoot house training |
| Youth Self-Defense | Ages 8-14 | Awareness, bully defense, abduction recognition, 3 pillars |
| EFC Control Tactics | Law enforcement, private security | 10-module principle-based defensive tactics, certification |
| Workshops | Current ETKM students | Deep-dive training blocks (Ground, CQF, Weapons, Pads, LE) |
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Mindset → Tactics → Skills → Drills → Proficiency
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mindset | Mental framework governing perception and response to stress and threat |
| Tactics | Decision-making strategies guiding what you do and when in a dynamic situation |
| Skills | Physical abilities developed through focused repetition of specific movements |
| Drills | Structured exercises combining skills with decision-making under pressure |
| Proficient | Capable of performing reliably and efficiently under pressure, not perfectly |
| Violence | Deliberate use of physical force — understood as reality requiring preparation |
| Fighting | Voluntary willingness to engage in combat, typically ego-driven |
| Self Defense | Response to imposed violence requiring immediate protective action |
| Pair | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| Technique vs Principle | Specific mechanical solution vs universal concept governing effective action |
| Aggression vs Controlled Violence | Emotional reactive energy vs deliberate purposeful force |
| Confidence vs Dominance | Quiet certainty from preparation vs need to assert superiority |
| Avoidance vs Submission | Intelligent disengagement vs yielding from fear |
| De-escalation vs Hesitation | Intentional tension reduction vs delay from uncertainty |
| Fighting vs Self Defense | Voluntary engagement vs necessary protective response |
| Skills vs Drills | Building capability (how to move) vs building usability (when and why to move) |
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