SPEAR System® Level 1:
Fundamentals Certification
The Best Trainers Never Stop Learning
Get Certified in The SPEAR System® — The Science of Real-World Self-Defense
Trusted Worldwide. Compatible With Any Style.
This is Not Another Martial Art
This is a professional upgrade for instructors serious about helping their students manage fear, danger, and real violence.
The SPEAR System® Level 1: Fundamentals Certification teaches you how to integrate scenario training, fear management, and instinctive protective tactics into whatever you already teach.
It works with your system — because it's built on how the human body actually reacts to danger.
No politics. No style wars. Just professional development for serious trainers.
If you teach people how to defend themselves — you already know:
Real violence doesn’t start in your stance.
It starts with fear, surprise, and chaos.
We teach behaviorally inspired, principle-based protection that works under real stress — because it’s built around how the human body actually responds to real danger.
SPEAR is a bridge to your next move.
It helps you create tactical space, manage fear, and transition into your system — safer and faster.
Trusted Worldwide
For over 30 years, the SPEAR System® has been trusted by:
Law Enforcement Agencies
Military Units
Martial Arts Trainers
Self-Defense Trainers
Parents, Protectors, & Everyday Leaders
Including Krav Maga, BJJ, Taekwondo, Thai Boxing, and more.
SPEAR supports all systems.
Not a TRAINER? Not a Problem
The SPEAR System® Level 1: Fundamentals Certification was designed for trainers — but it’s open to anyone who wants to lead others to safety.
Parents.
Everyday protectors.
Security professionals.
Trainers without a school.
You don’t need a black belt.
You don’t need a dojo.
You do need the desire to lead — and the willingness to train.
Many of our certified trainers started with no formal background — just the courage to protect their family, friends, and community.
If that’s you — you belong here.
What You’ll Learn
Inside the certification, you’ll learn how to:
Understand and manage fear under pressure
Weaponize the body’s startle-flinch response
Teach scenario-based training system safely and effectively
Coach SPEAR fundamentals to anyone — regardless of skill or style
Use non-violent postures to de-escalate situations
Create tactical space during sudden violence
Bridge the gap between real danger and your next move
Course Format
On-Ramp Online Training (Self-Paced)
Live Weekend Certification Workshop (Delivered Online)
Downloadable SPEAR System® Training Tools
One Month of Tactical Garage Gym Combatives Classes with Coach Blauer
Real-World Results
When the Dorset Police Department in the UK adopted SPEAR for their training, they saw:
43% reduction in head trauma
41% increase in forearm trauma
Why? Because officers were instinctively protecting their heads better using SPEAR non-violent postures.
And they only trained SPEAR 4 hours a year!
That's the power of training a system based on neurobiology, kinesioly and psychology. It can be learned super fast by anyone.
Get Certified. Teach SPEAR.
100% Online Certification
$1,000 USD
Flexible Training — Train on Your Schedule
Access to Coach Blauer & The SPEAR Community
Optional Affiliate Program for Business Growth - LEARN MORE HERE
Add SPEAR To Your Resume
Lead Smarter. Train Safer. Teach Better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this certification for?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to lead others to safety. Martial arts trainers, self-defense instructors, parents, protectors, security professionals, and everyday leaders. If you teach people how to defend themselves — or want to — this is for you.
Do I need martial arts or self-defense experience?
No. This certification is built on human behavior, not martial arts technique. Our graduates come from every background imaginable — Krav Maga, BJJ, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, military, law enforcement, and many with zero formal experience. SPEAR supports all systems.
What if I don’t have a school or gym?
That’s okay. Many certified trainers use SPEAR to teach their families, friends, private clients, or small groups. You don’t need a school — just the desire to help others stay safe.
How long is the training?
The On-Ramp training is self-paced — most students complete it in 2-4 weeks.
The live certification runs over one weekend (typically Saturday & Sunday).
How long does the certification last?
Certification is valid for 24 months (2 years).
To maintain your credentials, you'll need to recertify every two years through an online or in-person update course.
Can I teach SPEAR once I’m certified?
Yes. Certified SPEAR Trainers are licensed to teach SPEAR fundamentals in private lessons, small groups, or within their existing classes.
This certification gives you the permission and structure to integrate SPEAR into what you already do.
What does SPEAR System® Trainer Affiliation include?
Certification gives you permission to teach.
Affiliation gives you support to grow.
Affiliated trainers gain access to an elite toolkit designed to grow your business, sharpen your coaching, and expand your reach:
Business MasterClass Access – 12-lesson course on building your brand online, plus monthly business coaching calls. (Value: $1,500)
Monthly Train-the-Trainer Calls – Live technical coaching with Coach Blauer and the team to refine your teaching and presentation. (Value: $3,000/year)
Be Your Own Bodyguard® License – Run seminars in your community using our turnkey program. Affiliates keep 80% of the revenue generated. (Value: $999+)
Brand License – Use the official SPEAR System® branding for marketing, websites, and presentations. (Value: $500+)
High Gear® Discounts – Save on gear essential for scenario-based training and earn commissions as an affiliate. (Value: up to $800/year)
40 bonus training videos with extended insights, drills, and breakdowns of the SPEAR System®
Private Trainer Forum Access – Connect with an international network of certified SPEAR coaches. (Value: Priceless)
Website Directory Listing – Appear on our official site for added visibility and credibility. (Value: $300/year)
Affiliate Sales Options – Earn commissions selling KNOW FEAR®, Human Weapon System, High Gear®, and more. (Value: Varies)
Referrals from Blauer Tactical HQ for training requests in your area
Total Value: Over $7,000/year
Affiliation Cost: $1,200/year (paid monthly)
What makes SPEAR different from other systems?
SPEAR is built around how the human body actually responds to real danger. It teaches behaviorally inspired, principle-based protection that works under real stress. It's not about style. It's about survival.
What’s included?
On-Ramp Online Training
Live Weekend Certification Workshop
Downloadable SPEAR System® Training Tools
One Month of Tactical Garage Gym Combatives Classes with Coach Blauer
Direct access to our private online community for ongoing development
Once I complete Level 1, are there additional levels I can progress through?
Yes — the SPEAR System® is structured as a progressive four-level certification path designed to deepen your knowledge and skillset at every stage. Each level builds on the last, offering more advanced concepts, scenario training, and coaching methodology. *Attending the additional levels is optional.
You can view the full breakdown of all four levels here: Click here
How do I sign up?
Click [Get Certified Now] to register and begin your training immediately.