Winter 2025 Training Session
We will be continuing our Thursday evening sessions from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm on January 9, 2025 at Volunteer Pool. The emphasis of the training this season will be on individual preparedness and protective measures against singular and multiple threats.
Drop in sessions are welcome at $10.00 per person.
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We are still available for private training individual and group sessions.
Please contact for prices and availability.
About Operational Protective Strategies
Since our founding in 2005, Operational Protective Strategies has had the opportunity to help countless students acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently move forward in their learning journey. We are one of the only task specific organizations situated in Northwestern Ontario providing training to meet the needs of the professional adult focusing on preparing for any potentially violent or dangerous encounter in today’s changing world. O.P.S. provides a wide range of courses designed to support students from all backgrounds and levels of experience.
Services
Operational Protective Strategies provides an integrated course schedule of learning through exploration, scrutiny, and self-reflection. Our classes combine hands-on experience with knowledge-based teaching - take a look at our offerings and contact Operational Protective Strategies to learn more.
Courses and Classes
​Operational Protective Strategies provides various courses to address the needs of the professional adult in the various levels of Law Enforcement, Security and Personal Security Details taking into consideration the legalities associated to the differing levels of force.
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The subject matter includes;​
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Risk Mitigation
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Effective Communication Skills
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De-escalation Strategies
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Use of Mechanical and Physical Restraints,
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Intermediate Weapons Consisting of;
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ASP baton,
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Chemical Agents,
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Flashlights,
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Improvised Weapons
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Weapon Awareness urrounding the use of;
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Firearms,
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Edged Weapons,
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Blunt Instruments.
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Contact us today to learn more about each of our course offerings.
Keysi
KFM makes use of multiple attacking ranges, with or without weapons. The KFM trademark is the thinking man (Pensador) and thinking man attack (pensataq), which makes use of a tight defensive shape to protect the most precious part of the body, the head, and smashes and opens up the opponent for the finish using all ranges of strikes – punches, hammer fists, kicks, knees, head butts, and the sharp elbows, all at high, middle and low lines on the opponent. Unlike many martial arts, KFM tends to get into extreme close quarters when in combat. From the Pensador defense, a variety of counter attacks to, targets (such as the biceps, kidneys or solar plexus) are often launched. KFM also relies on understanding how people typically move or attack in a fight so that when striking, the opponent’s body moves to expose further targets.
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Contact us today to learn more about each of our course offerings.​
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Urban Groundfighting
Through this course, students have the opportunity to push their skills, techniques and confidence to a new level in a fun, dynamic way. You, the student will learn to establish control from an opponent adverse to ground fighting and employ tactics based on lawful use of force principles.
Contact us today to learn more about each of our course offerings.
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October 18th, 2018
A landmark Canadian study instructed participants on how to confront the risk of sexual assault on campus, reports Erin Anderssen. While it’s a partial solution – and an imperfect one – research shows resistance tactics work
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Where Students Come First
At the heart of everything that we do is our passion for education and our commitment to our students. Thanks to our varied course selection and unique teaching techniques, our instructors have been recognized for their professionalism time and time again.
Operational Protective Strategies is located at the Volunteer Pool in Thunder Bay, and reflects the vibrant energy of the area. The skilled team members are here to help students achieve their goals. Are you ready to reach your potential? Call us today to learn more about Operational Protective Strategies.
