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RGI 3-Day Conflict Resolution Certification Course

September 10-12, 2010

 

What is the RGI Conflict Resolution Course?

The RGI Conflict Resolution course is a three day intensive training experience for  protector professionals who want to enhance their ability to resolve physical, verbal and cross-cultural conflict.  Top conflict resolution specialists from the law enforcement, military and martial art worlds will facilitate the course (please see bios below).  Participation in the course results in a Level I certification in RGI Conflict Resolution Skills.  It is a synergistic course covering the following elements:

Course Description.

This 3 day certification course utilizes a combination of lectures, group discussion, and physical training scenarios.  As a participant you will:

  • Enhance your technical and tactical physical defensive skills across the spectrum of violence.
  • Develop a better understanding of moral values and ethics as they pertain to your life and profession.
  • Understand the art of keeping the “moral compass” calibrated.
  • Learn to communicate better under stress to resolve conflict.
  • Learn how to deal more effectively with cultural differences regardless of whether or not you “know” the culture.
  • Gain insight into what to do when cultural differences cannot be reconciled.

Who should attend.

This course is open to anyone:

  • Leaders in military, law enforcement, mental health, business, education, etc.
  • Martial artists and defensive tactics instructors.
  • Business and thought leaders in physical-moral leadership and ethics.

Note.  Although physical in nature, the training does not require any special level of physical fitness or previous martial arts training.

Date:
September 10-12, 2010
9am - 5pm each day
Location:
Wesley Hall
4th & Mercer Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Cost:
$299 per person

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Contributors:

Craig Gray Craig Gray is a businessman, speaker, trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for numerous law enforcement agencies, including the West Michigan Criminal Justice Training Consortium, the Allegan County Sheriff's Department, and many others. Craig is responsible for creating the MCOLES (Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards) approved Self Defense for Law Enforcement Training Program. He is an adjunct instructor for hand to hand combatives and warrior ethics at the Homeland Security and Protective Services Academy.
Bruce Gourlie Bruce Gourlie is a Special Agent of the FBI who has been certified as both a Firearms and General Police Instructor.  Mr. Gourlie has written published articles on the subject of Law Enforcement Ethics and Leadership.  Mr. Gourlie is a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and a long time practitioner of the martial arts.

Jack Hoban

Jack Hoban, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), has led over 500 workshops and seminars around the world. He has addressed the FBI, universities, and other government and private organizations on ethics and martial arts over the last two decades. His presentations are interactive, informative and entertaining. His business and military experiences, as well as an extensive 30-year background in martial arts, give him a unique and interesting perspective.  Hoban served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer and is a long time practitioner of martial arts. He assisted in the creation of MCMAP and continues to teach the program at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia and elsewhere.  For 17 years Hoban was an associate of the late Robert L. Humphrey, noted conflict resolution specialist, and author of Values for a New Millennium. More >>
Gary Klugiewicz Gary T. Klugiewicz is employed by PoliceOne as a police and corrections subject matter expert. He is retired from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department after 25 years of service where he was promoted to the rank of captain. Gary has been a Verbal Judo Instructor for the last fifteen years. For the last five years, he has been closely associated with Dr. George Thompson, the CEO and founder of the Verbal Judo Institute, in developing new training methodologies for the classic Verbal Judo concepts and tactics.
Joe Lau, RN Joseph Lau, RN is an emergency room nurse and long-time practitioner of martial arts.  He has taught workshops on Dr. Robert L. Humphrey's Dual Live Value Theory in the U.S. and Japan.  Joe was also the Senior Instructor for many years at the Tom Brown Tracker School. Joe is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association and the International Association of Genocide Scholars.
Arthur Mark

Arthur D. Mark is a veteran detective with nearly 20 years experience in a large metropolitan police department.  He has numerous awards and citations and served in an elite plainclothes gun unit for many of those years.  Based upon his experiences,  Mr. Mark has developed an effective street smart communication style that those in the protector professions can utilize to facilitate more peaceful outcomes when dealing with conflict.  Mr. Mark has also been an avid student and teacher of traditional Japanese martial arts for over 30 years.
Brian Pensak Brian K. Pensak is a retired 30 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  An infantry Marine with combat, Foreign Military Exchange Program, and Marine Security Guard tours in over 20 countries.  He is Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Trainer and Subject Matter Expert (SME).  He currently serves as the Executive Officer, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  An eternal  student, the Sergeant Major continues to learn from, and teach Values,  Leadership, and Mentoring to Marines and others.
James Shanahan James Shanahan is a decorated veteran detective with nearly thirty years of experience. He currently serves as the senior instructor of one of the largest police departments in the country. He holds advanced certification and is a subject matter expert (SME) on teaching the use of force with a specialization in less lethal options, as well as non-physical techniques aimed at resolving conflict. He teaches Critical Incident Stress Management, Mediation, Criminal Investigation and Hostage Negotiation. He has taught throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean including military personnel assigned to Guantanamo Bay Cuba, West Point, Annapolis and other select venues. James is a member of the adjunct faculty of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is an accomplished film, TV and off-Broadway actor. Additionally, he is a lifelong practitioner of traditional Japanese martial arts.
Joe Shusko Joseph C. Shusko is a decorated veteran who served the United States Marine Corps for over 30 years. An accomplished aviator who spent the majority of his career flying helicopters. While serving as a White House Liaison Officer (WHLO) at HMX-1, he was designated a Presidential Helicopter Pilot under the Reagan Administration. In August of 2003 he assumed command of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence. He is now serving as the Deputy Director, Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence overseeing the Corps Martial Arts Program. He is a Stafford Sheriff Department volunteer Officer. He has taught "Values" throughout the United States and abroad. He has been instructing and participating in martial arts and physical fitness since the early 1970's. 
Mike Woerner Mike Woerner is a Senior Inspector for the US Marshals Service, he has run the Fugitive Task force/tactical team in Upstate NY for the last 10 years.  He has over thirty years in the Martial Arts, the last 20 in the Bujinkan.  Mike is the lead Defensive Tactics instructor for the US Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task force.

Schedule (subject to minor adjustments):

Day 1
Topic Instructor
Intro to RGI Conflict Resolution Skills Hoban
Interview Stance; Intro to Tactical Movement Hoban
Intro to Ground Work Gray
Core Values, Morals, Ethics Hoban
Universal Life Value & Human Equality Pensak
Lunch  
Intro to Tactical Strikes Hoban
Ethics & The Law Gourlie
Tactical Distance 1  - Hold Your Ground Hoban
Intro to Verbal Judo Klugiewicz 
Tactical Distance 2 - Tactical Reposition Hoban
The Ethical Protector - Warrior Creed Part I Hoban

 Day 2
Topic Instructor
Body Conditioning For Strength & Flexibility I Shusko
Tactical Distance 3 - Collapse The Space Hoban
Intro to Escapes Hoban
The Power of the Character "Tie In" Shusko
Lunch  
Tactical Distance 4 - Evade and Maneuver Hoban
Conflict Resolution: Conflict Communication Shanahan
Intro To Cross Culture Conflict Resolution Hoban
Intro to Ground Fighting Gray
Dual Life Value Hoban

Day 3
Topic Instructor
Body Conditioning For Strength & Flexibility II Shusko
Protector Mindset - The Human Element Pensak
Intro to Takedowns Hoban
Dealing With The Emotionally Disturbed Lau
Lunch  
Protecting Others Hoban
Street Smart Communication Mark
Intro to Submissions  Mark
Weapon Retention Woerner
PTSD & Warrior Creed Part II Hoban
Graduation & Certification Key Speaker

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