The ability to protect yourself or a loved one is the single most important skill you can have. And teaching that skill might be the most important thing you ever do.
Trusted By Elite Units Worldwide
A personal message from Coach Tony Blauer
I started teaching self-defense in the 70s. By 1979, I knew this would be my life’s work. Since then, I’ve taught everyone from soccer moms to Tier One military teams, law enforcement agencies, and martial artists in over 40 countries.
The feeling I get when I teach — knowing I’m really helping people overcome fears — can’t be put into words. And I still get fired up to teach 47 years later! If you’re here, something in you already feels that pull.
Three simple steps to join the elite.
Submit your application. We review every candidate to ensure they meet our standards.
Complete the 2-4 week self-paced study. Master the theory before you hit the mats.
Attend the weekend intensive. Prove your skills. Earn your title as a SPEAR System® Trainer.
You have trained for years. You have the skills. But do you have the science? SPEAR is not a replacement for your style—it is the missing link. It addresses the "Blind Spot" in traditional training: the moment when executive function is hijacked by sudden violence. We teach you how the body moves before your training kicks in.
"No Experience Necessary" does not mean "No Standards." It means we value Capability over Pedigree. We have certified pilots, teachers, and parents who simply possessed the will to protect their communities. If you are willing to do the work, study the neuroscience, and pass our rigorous evaluation, we will give you the skills.
Attendance does not guarantee certification. This is not a "pay-to-play" seminar. You must complete the pre-course study. You must demonstrate the standard. We fail those who do not meet the requirements. Because if you care about safety, we care about standards.
Trusted by Law Enforcement, Military Special Ops, and Medical Professionals worldwide.
100% Live Online Certification
Flexible On-Ramp Training (2-4 weeks self-paced) followed by a Live Weekend Intensive.
$1,000 USD
Includes full certification, training materials, and access to the global SPEAR community.
2 Years
Recertify every 24 months through online or in-person update courses to maintain credentials.
Certification gives you permission to teach. Affiliation gives you support to grow.
Total Value: Over $7,000/year
Affiliation Cost: $1,200/year (paid monthly)
"Learning the SPEAR System® and weaving it into all areas of my life has made me a far more effective instructor and a better human being. It has helped many people who are well outside the typical person who would pursue self-defense training."
— Conrad Smith
"As a Krav Maga instructor, I have found no other system that prepares one for the fear aspect of violence like the SPEAR System. I believe all styles would benefit tremendously by incorporating SPEAR into their programs."
— Rick Farrell
Krav Maga Instructor
We’ve made it easier than ever to start — no travel required, and no affiliation fee if you don’t want it. But don’t mistake accessibility for simplicity. This system will change the way you think about self-defense forever.
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