At East Texas Krav Maga (ETKM), we are proud to be the only certified Effective Fitness Combatives (EFC) training academy in Texas. Our comprehensive program is specifically designed for law enforcement and security professionals, equipping them with essential skills to handle high-stress, real-world encounters. EFC combines science-based fitness and combatives techniques to create effective, mission-ready officers who can confidently manage use-of-force situations, apprehensions, and defensive tactics.
Our training emphasizes adaptability, situational awareness, and legal compliance, ensuring participants are prepared to protect themselves and others in unpredictable environments. Whether you are a law enforcement officer or private security professional, ETKM’s EFC program will provide you with the tools needed to stay safe, maintain control, and make sound decisions under pressure.
The 5 Principles of EFC Defensive Tactics:
- Awareness: Staying alert to potential threats and your surroundings.
- Ability to Maintain Mobility: Keeping yourself mobile and adaptable in both standing and grounded positions.
- Distance Management: Mastering the balance between engaging and disengaging with a suspect.
- Winning the Angles: Positioning yourself to control the encounter and gain a tactical advantage.
- Improvise: Adapting quickly to changing circumstances during dynamic situations.
Key Training Components:
- Defensive Tactics and Combatives
- Use of Force Considerations
- Single and Multiple Officer Apprehensions
- Weapons Retention and Defense
- Handcuffing and Searching Techniques
- Real-World Scenario Training
Why EFC Training is Essential for Law Enforcement & Security
EFC’s principle-based system goes beyond traditional techniques, focusing on flexibility and real-time decision-making. With a strong emphasis on maintaining mobility, controlling distance, and winning angles, our training prepares you to handle any situation with confidence. Whether dealing with an uncooperative suspect or managing a complex use-of-force scenario, EFC training ensures you can respond quickly and effectively, keeping yourself and others safe.