Level 1 – SPEAR System® Certification
Format: Online + Live
This is where it starts. You’ll learn the psychology, neuroscience, and key physical tools that form the base of the system — including flinch conversion, non-violent postures, and the Detect–Defuse–Defend framework and so much more.
Open to all
Level 2 – SPEAR: Evidence-Based Scenario Trainer®
Format: In-Person
Take your understanding deeper with our scenario training course - all fundamental drills are done with a partner and in High Gear®. Force-on-force training is the most effective way to inspire confidence and understand fear management skills, including how to make decisions under duress. This course focuses on how to create scenarios and then teach others SPEAR System® countermeasures safely and intelligently.
Open to all
Level 3 – SPEAR: High Risk Scenario Strategies
Format: In-Person
Guns, Knives, Clubs.
Multiple Assailants
Taken to the Ground.
This course is built on the SPEAR System® foundation. The Level 3 seminars address all the standard fears most people have about violence (What if he has a gun? What if there's more than one person? What if he's a grappler?)
Open to all
Level 4 – The SME Course
Format: In-Person + Online + Ongoing Coaching
SME = Substance Matters Expert.
Most courses create Subject Matter Experts. Level 4 builds Substance Matters Experts—coaches who don’t just teach what to do, but deeply understand why. We break down the ASAP Model™, Cycle of Behavior®, Fear Loop, and Timeline of Violence™ using the original graphics and raw theory. You’ll leave with sharper coaching instincts, stronger presentation skills, and a deep command of the system’s foundation.
Affiliates receive level certification designations (L1–L4)