THIS PROGRAM IS NOW ONLY OFFERED WITH OUR MOBILE TRAINING TEAM (MTT)
G.A.R.D.® for Pilots & Air Marshals
(Gracie Air Rage Defense)
(FFDOs and non-FFDOs)
OVERVIEW
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"I have no doubt that this course [G.A.R.D.®], like his [Rorion Gracie] other specialized courses,
will set the standard for training of its kind. I cannot imagine a more qualified individual to
tackle this increasingly frightening reality faced by airlines personnel on a daily basis."
- Adam K., Chief Instructor, Close Quarters Countermeasures
HQs, Federal Air Marshal Division
August 18th, 2004
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Are You Prepared?
INTRODUCTION
Long before 9/11 the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy has been training Federal Air Marshals.
After 9/11 and before the passage of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (which federalized
Airline Pilots, authorizing them to carry weapons-FFDOs), the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy developed
a program specifically to meet the needs of Pilots named G.A.R.D.® for Pilots. Because of an
overwhelming demand, the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy has established a flexible and regularly
scheduled G.A.R.D.® program at the academy in Torrance, CA, USA. Training is conducted the first
four Fridays of every month.
Through the years, we have had many success stories and letters of praise from Air Marshals, Law
Enforcement officials and Military personnel around the world on our G.R.A.P.L.E.® (Gracie Resisting
Attack Procedures for Law Enforcement) program and from that program, the G.A.R.D.® program was born.
The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy has two different G.A.R.D.® programs, one for Pilots (FFDOs and non-FFDOS)
and another for Flight Attendants (developed before 9/11).
A nationwide survey conducted by the FBI on Police fatalities shows that 23% of Police Officers are killed
by their own weapons. Pilots (and Air Marshals), carrying a weapon within the confines of an aircraft,
are much more at risk of having their weapons taken away from them and used against them and
passengers. To better prepare Pilots against this incomprehensible possibility is one
of the objectives of the G.A.R.D.® program.
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G.A.R.D.® TRAINING SCHEDULE
Airlines or pilots/flight attendants organizations should call + (888) 494-5345 and press ext.83 to schedule classes
or demonstrations.
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The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy stands as a shining example of the proven methods they teach,
through their amazing successes in the no-holds-barred arena and the introduction of ground
fighting into the training regimen of nearly every major martial art, military unit and law
enforcement organization worldwide. When it comes to Self-Defense, they are known as the
"Trainer-to-the-Trainers". The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy's Client
list includes the Military
(Special Forces, Army Rangers and Navy Seals),
Federal Agencies (Secret Service, FBI and Department of Homeland Security),
Law Enforcement
and US allies around the world.
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OVERVIEW
The confidence of the flying public in the safety of air travel has been shattered by the attacks of 9/11.
Statistics show however, that the need for attention to the very serious matter of Air Rage has been overlooked
since long before that fateful day.
- Before 9/11 "There are an estimated 4,000 incidents of air rage each year." (Patricia Friend,
Association of Flight Attendants International President)
- A survey conducted by London's Guildhall University found "More than a third of airlines have no
formal training to prevent and manage air rage, and only two in 10 companies could specify how their
policy on dealing with passenger violence was outlined to customers." (airwise.com, 01/28/01)
- Before 9/11 there was a great deal of talk about establishing tougher measures to punish
those individuals who disrupt the safety of flights through unruly behavior, but it should be the
first priority to train flight personnel to deal with the problem on the spot because the consequences
of not having this ability could result in tragic consequences.
- "It only takes one incident to create an air disaster. The airlines, the FAA and the Department
of Justice have failed to act. And that puts the safety of every single person who boards an airplane
at risk." (Patricia Friend, Association of Flight Attendants International President)
- "Certainly they were fighting and uncontrollable, and clearly the calming techniques which we teach
our cabin crews didn't work." (David Parsons, Airtours International, February 1, 1999)
- SUMMER 2004-Here is the Aviation Security Report Card from CAPA (Coalition of Airline Pilots
Association). As you can see, "Self- Defense" training for aircrew gets an "F" and for FFDOs a "D".
Does the Aviation industry and the US Government need another wake up call to improve these
failing grades?
Per CAPA - SUMMER 2004 - Aviation Security Report Card
CREW TRAINING
Definition: We break down crew training into academic and self-defense training. Academic training
refers to the class work crewmembers undergo during recurrent training cycles. Self-defense training
is the hands-on instruction received to counter terrorist threats.
Background: Academic curriculum has been updated since 9/11 to reflect lessons learned.
Crew self-defense training has been studied to determine whether it should be mandated or not.
Grades:
"C" for Academic Training. The training aircrews receive varies widely from airline to airline due
to lack of standardization. TSA just released a 2004 revision to the Common Strategy and mandatory
Training Standards with no effective input from "stakeholders" or the industry. The outcome of the
TSA's "solo" only approach to security training may well be another loser.
"F" for Self-Defense Training. There are no established standards for training. Programs vary from
"some" to "none" airline-to-airline. Recently, following national flight attendant outrage, the TSA
is resurrecting the so-called "advanced" self-defense training. But, Congress caved to airline pressure
and allowed this debacle of voluntary attendance at no cost to the airlines. Issues from
"who will really attend on their days off," "who pays" and "who is libel for injuries in voluntary
training" remain unanswered.
FEDERAL FLIGHT DECK OFFICERS
GRADE OF DOUBLE "D"
Definition: Program to authorize pilots to carry firearms on their possession during f light to
ensure the protection of passengers and safe conduct of flight.
Background:Only a small minority of pilots have volunteered because of the cumbersome
constraints of application process, personal costs (both $$$ and using days off) and remote training
facility. Both APA and CAPA have dedicated committees dealing with FFDO issues.
Planned Improvements: S.2268 and H.R. 4126 "The Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and
Improvements Act of 2004" address issues that will allow the FFDO program to function as it was
originally intended. For more information see page 24.
SUMMARY
This is not a very "pretty" report card and the American public should be concerned with the known
porosity in the system. Another terrorist attack similar to 9/11 will devastate the nation's aviation
system. On the other hand, the Report Card points to a myriad of opportunities for Congress,
the DHS, and the TSA to improve aviation security. CAPA is deeply committed to working closely with
the administration and Congress to field the best aviation security system possible. Our goal
remains to reduce the success rate for terrorism from 100% to near zero -absolute zero would
be best, but in a free society with some degree of system porosity "zero" will be very difficult
to obtain. We must implement changes within our control that increase security and enhance
commerce-those goals are not mutually exclusive if done properly.
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AN OPEN CHALLENGE - from the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy To Pilots (and Flight Attendants)
When it comes to changing the mind-set of our leaders (Government and Corporate) and convincing them
of the importance of effective Self-Defense training, and having them take action and produce tangible
results, the answer is not to wait on them.
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The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy challenges all Pilots and Flight Attendants
(commercial, cargo/transport & private) to be paradigm shifters. More specifically, we challenge you to
take matters into your own hands and take Self-Defense training on your own and not wait on others.
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