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Lectures and Presentations:
Lectures utilize multi-media, are interactive and tailored to the audience. 

"The Essence of Ethical Leadership" Course Description:  We all want to be ethical leaders and to have ethical leaders on our team. So why all of the lapses? Has everyone suddenly become immoral? The answer is no, but in this complicated world of conflicting priorities and cultures the stresses and “gray areas” have become more problematic than ever. What is a value? What makes a value moral? How do great core values sometimes become immoral? What are the differences between relative values and universal values? What exactly is an ethic, anyway? Jack Hoban can help you clarify, activate, and sustain the core values of your organization or business using a “human nature guided” approach. Course Content. Essential Ethics for leaders. Lessons from the Ethical Warrior. The keys to Cross Cultural Conflict Resolution. The Physical-Moral approach to ethics (includes non-contact physical exercises - martial arts experience not necessary). Participants will: Obtain a clearer understanding of the “nature of human nature. "Develop a better understanding of moral values and ethics. Have a clearer sense of how to build and maintain TRUST relationships with customers and employees. Understand the art of keeping the “moral compass” calibrated under stress. Attain a thorough understanding of leadership traits and principles. Learn how to deal effectively with cultural differences regardless of whether or not they "know" the culture. Gain insight into what to do when cultural differences cannot be reconciled. This course can be structured as a keynote, an all day workshop, or an ongoing development program.

"Clarifying American Core Values." A fresh approach to understanding and living the American Core Values of Life, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness, and Human Equality: What is an inalienable right? What is a universal value? What is a relative value? Why must we know these distinctions? How living according to correct values makes for human happiness. This course can be structured as a keynote or an all day workshop,

Living Values (3 Hours) Covers the clarification and activation of values, morals and ethics. Introduces a program of sustainment that can help keep ethics from becoming clouded or "wearing off" under stress. First used to create the "Ethical Warrior" aspect of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, the Living Values presentation is appropriate for any audience interested in ethics, leadership, and trust relationship management.

The Ethical Warrior (3 Hours) Covers the clarification and activation of the Ethical Warrior values in modern military and law enforcement applications.  Introduces a program of sustainment that can help keep ethics from becoming clouded or "wearing off" under stress.

Effective Cross Culture Communication for Military and Law Enforcement Personnel. (3 Hours) How to deal effectively with cultural differences in military and LE type situations -- and what to do when differences cannot be reconciled.

The Role of Martial Arts in Developing Character (2 Hours) The mental, physical and character interactions are required to develop a well rounded martial artist / warrior. How the synergy of each components creates the greatest effect.

Physical Skills Training Seminars:

Personal Protective Measures (3 Days) 
This is a comprehensive course that will take the student through Ethical Warrior training, as well as, the full spectrum of conflict, from verbal commands and posturing to the application of lethal force.
$1200 per person

Un-Armed Combat techniques (8 Hours)
Various strikes, throws and counters based on practical close-combat techniques.
$650.00 per student

Application of ground fighting for the armed professional (4 Hours)
This brings reality to the world of ground fighting. Sport applications may not be effective when weapons are introduced into the engagement. This seminar is designed to introduce realistic methods of escape from the ground, how to retain and use YOUR weapon on the ground, and also how to develop an awareness of the dangers involved of an armed opponent on the ground.
$450.00 per student

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RGI Combatives:

RGI Combatives is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of individuals and units, enhance self-confidence, personal discipline and foster a warrior ethos. 

The focus is personal development in a team framework using a standardized trainable and sustainable close combat system.  It is a weapons-based system that integrates equipment, physical challenges and tactics typically found in the combat arena.

RGI Combatives is a synergistic regimen of physical training, mental training and values-activating “tie-ins” that clarify the moral values of the Ethical Warrior.

RGI training is also designed to enhance personnel effectiveness in cross-cultural situations overseas.

The RGI Program:

• Is a true Combatives Program (battlefield/military oriented, not sport).
• Has at its core a strong character and values element (The Ethical Warrior).
• Includes a wide range of martial and combatives skills and is applicable across the spectrum of violence.
• Improves morale and physical fitness.
• Enhances recruiting and retention.
• Has been thoroughly field-tested.

Course Structure: Proficiency Levels
Level	Skills	Time Required	Minimum # students	Cost per Student
Level I	Base user, provides skills in four function areas; Rifle and Bayonet, Edged Weapons, Weapons Of Opportunity and Un-armed Combat, Basic Warrior Ethics.	30 hours (1 week)	TBD	TBD
Level II	Advanced techniques in the four functional areas, increased scenario training, Combat Conditioning, character develop, Advanced Warrior Ethics.	40 hour (1 week)	TBD	TBD
Level III	Provides instructor certification for Level I and II.	80 hour (2 weeks)	TBD	TBD
Level IV	Provides instructor training certification to certify Level III Instructors.	120 hour (3 weeks)	TBD	TBD

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All training courses require a minimum of 4 students. 
Training is conducted at the  RGI training facilities in Spring Lake, NJ or your site. Training can be conducted at any suitable location, additional travel charges apply.

Military and Law Enforcement can receive a discount or group billing. 
Contact RGI for additional details.