Integrated Martial Arts Strategies

Course Focus

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Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray can be an effective tool for compliance, control, and self-defense—but only when used correctly. At Integrated Martial Arts Strategies (IMAS), we focus on the safe, legal, and tactical deployment of OC spray in realistic scenarios where stress and chaos are present.

This course provides comprehensive instruction on how to maximize effectiveness while minimizing liability and risk of self-contamination, making it ideal for both professional and personal defense applications.

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 What You’ll Learn

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✔ Physiological Effects & Limitations – Understand how OC affects the human body and its operational window
✔ Deployment Techniques – Learn distance, angle, and targeting for maximum spray effectiveness
✔ Positioning & Situational Awareness – Maintain safe positioning and avoid accidental exposure
✔ Verbal Commands & Post-Application Control – Issue clear directives and transition to control techniques after deployment
✔ Decontamination & Aftercare – Administer appropriate post-incident care and documentation procedures

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 Who Should Attend?

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🔹 Law Enforcement & Corrections Officers – Strengthen less-lethal force capabilities with proper OC application
🔹 Security Professionals – Build confidence and proficiency in using OC spray in civilian environments
🔹 Responsibly Armed Civilians – Learn legal use, safety, and post-use procedures for personal defense

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 Why This Course Works

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Deploying OC spray is not just about pressing a button—it's about timing, positioning, communication, and post-application control. Through scenario-based training, this course prepares you to use OC spray effectively under stress while reducing the risks of escalation, misuse, or legal complications.

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🔹 Train smart. Train real. Train for survival.