Become a SPEAR System® L1 Trainer
The ability to protect yourself or a loved one is the single most important skill you can have. Teaching that skill might be the most important thing you ever do.
Trusted by Elite Units Worldwide
No Backers. No Blueprint. Just a Burning Desire.
"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 fear — can't be put into words. And I still get fired up to teach 47 years later!"
Three Simple Steps to Join the Elite
Apply & Interview
Submit your application. We review every candidate to ensure they meet our standards.
Online On-Ramp
Complete the 2-4 week self-paced study. Master the theory before you hit the mats.
Live Certification
Attend the weekend intensive. Prove your skills. Earn your title as a SPEAR System® Trainer.
This Lesson Could Save Your Life
A behind-the-scenes look at the kinds of skills, drills, and coaching progressions you will learn once you are certified. This is the standard we teach to — clear, repeatable, and built for real stress.
Two Paths, One Standard
Warning: Standards Matter
Attendance does not guarantee certification. This is not a pay-to-play seminar. You must complete the pre-course study and 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, and Medical Professionals
Format
100% Live Online Certification. Flexible on-ramp training (2-4 weeks self-paced) followed by a live weekend intensive.
Investment
$1,000 USD — includes full certification, training materials, and access to the global SPEAR community.
Validity
2 years. Recertify every 24 months through online or in-person update courses to maintain your credentials.
Trainer Affiliation Program
Certification gives you permission to teach. Affiliation gives you support to grow. Total value over $7,000/year for $1,200/year (paid monthly).
Real Instructors, Real Impact
"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."
"As a Krav Maga instructor, I have found no other system that prepares one for the fear aspect of violence like the SPEAR System."
Ready to Lead From the Front?
No travel required, 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.