Real-world self-defense, practical fear management, and evidence-based scenario training from Tony Blauer and Blauer Tactical Systems.

Tony Blauer is the only martial artist in the world to have influenced change across every discipline—from classical martial arts to combat sports, from military tactics to law enforcement defensive tactics. This unprecedented reach is rooted in groundbreaking research on fear and the neurobiology of the startle response, making the SPEAR System® universally applicable to all humans, regardless of background or training.
Our approach is different because it's based on science, not tradition.
The SPEAR System® is built on your body's natural startle-flinch reflex—the fastest and most reliable defense mechanism you possess.
Groundbreaking research on the neuroscience of fear transforms how you approach danger, intimidation, and sudden violence.
The SPEAR System® is medically vetted on three continents and recognized for its simplicity, speed, and reliability.
Every branch of the U.S. military, federal agencies, and tactical teams worldwide trust BTS training.
Find the training path designed for you. Choose your identity and discover all the programs, certifications, and coaching options available.
Law enforcement, military, and tactical professionals
Civilians seeking real-world self-defense skills
Combat sports and performance optimization
Instructors and school owners seeking certification
Business owners and high performers
Teaching children emotional resilience
Change your relationship with fear, and you'll change your life.
— Coach Tony Blauer
Whether you need training, coaching, or consulting, we're here to make you safer, sooner, stronger.