<p class="p1"><strong>Protector 1 <br><br></strong><span>How many times in the last month have you looked down at your phone or checked the news only to see another robbery, kidnapping, or shooting?<br><br></span><span>We face threats of violence every day, ranging from large-scale terrorism to one-on-one assaults. Most people are unprepared, unequipped, and untrained to respond effectively.<br><br></span><span>Most people sign up for martial arts or weapons training expecting to learn realistic self-defense, and few get it.<br><br></span><span>That’s why we’ve developed the Protector 1 curriculum to address the skills you need to successfully respond to these threats.<br><br></span><span>Are you prepared to save your life … and the lives of others?<br><br></span><strong>When & Where: <br></strong></p>
<p><b>Dates:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> February 28 - March 2, 2025</span></p>
<p><b>Times / Locations:</b></p>
<p><strong>February 28th</strong></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">5 pm - 7:30 pm</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lions Club </span>
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<p><strong>March 1st </strong></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">7 am - 12 pm </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Strive Academy</span>
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<li>1 pm - 5 pm <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Linden Gun Range </span>
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<p><strong>March 2nd</strong></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">7 am - 12 pm </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Strive Academy </span>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">1 pm - 5 pm </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Linden Gun Range</span>
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<p class="p1"><br><strong>Location:<br></strong></p>
<p><b>City: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Linden/Lodi</span></p>
<p><strong><br></strong><strong>Classroom:</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xyj8TMC1SwF68jbY7" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">The Lions Club<br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">5041 N Market St<br>Linden, CA 95236<br><br></span></a><strong>Range:<br></strong><meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/jTcLSn8ck3kpCTGC7" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://goo.gl/maps/jTcLSn8ck3kpCTGC7" target="_blank">Linden Gun Range</a><br data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/jTcLSn8ck3kpCTGC7" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://goo.gl/maps/jTcLSn8ck3kpCTGC7">828 S Hewitt Rd</a><br data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/jTcLSn8ck3kpCTGC7" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://goo.gl/maps/jTcLSn8ck3kpCTGC7">Linden, CA 95236<br><br></a><b>Gym</b>:</p>
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<p><a href="https://g.page/StriveAcademy?share" target="_blank">Strive Academy</a><br><a href="https://g.page/StriveAcademy?share" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">651 N Cherokee Ln E<br>Lodi, CA 95240<br><br></span></a><strong>Travel Recommendations<br><br>Closest Airport: </strong>Stockton, CA (SMF)<br><br><strong>Recommended Hotels:</strong><meta charset="utf-8"></p>
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<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/KXu1VZfQJbpF5mnu7" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Hampton Inn & Suites Lodi</span></a><br>
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<li><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/HQ5CnPnywrcpnByg6" target="_blank"><span>Candlewood Suites Lodi<br><br></span></a></li>
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<p><b>About Protector 1<br><br></b><span>Learn from some of the best instructors in the world, with decades of experience in shooting and fighting.<br><br></span><span>You will spend the first night learning situation awareness and having some one-on-one time with our instructors who will go through your gear setup. The next two days will be split between the mats and the range, learning defensive tactics, weapons retention, and firearms handling.<br><br></span><b>What You’ll Learn<br><br></b><b>Day 1<br><br></b><b>Classroom:<span> </span></b><span>Situational awareness strategies that will help you prevent, avoid, or respond to threats to yourself and those around you. The quicker you can anticipate an attack the better your chances are for success. You will learn how to spot threats quicker, and maintain a state of awareness, assessment, action, or analysis at all times.<br><br></span><b>Day 2<br><br></b><b>Gym:<span> </span></b><span>You will learn a combination of handpicked defensive tactics and fighting strategies from around the world. Our techniques were developed by our instructors based on real-world experiences in fighting both overseas and in the highest levels of the UFC. <br><br></span><b>Range:<span> </span></b><span>Do you have the skills and mindset necessary to defend yourself and others with a pistol? We will teach you our preferred shooting methods, and explain why we do things the way we do. You will learn to properly draw, shoot, and reload your gun. <br><br></span><b>Day 3<br><br></b><b>Gym:<span> </span></b><span>We increase the pressure by adding weapons and arm you with</span><span> </span><span>self-defense tactics that will give you a quick and decisive edge when close to the threat, and teach you to retain your weapons and defend against theirs. <br><br></span><b>Range:<span> </span></b><span>A gunfight is never a static environment, and now that you have learned the fundamentals we will have you shooting, moving and utilizing cover along with non standard shooting positions.<br><br></span><span>Our Protector 1 course is open to anyone. No prior experience is necessary. Seats are limited for this event and available as first come, first served.<br><br></span><b>Course</b><span> </span><b>Features</b></p>
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<li><span>Self Defense Tactics</span></li>
<li><span>Striking Skills</span></li>
<li><span>Weapons Retention</span></li>
<li><span>Proper Loading/Unloading and Reloading</span></li>
<li><span>Correcting Weapons Malfunctions</span></li>
<li><span>Pistol Fundamentals of Marksmanship</span></li>
<li><span>Situational Awareness<br><br></span></li>
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<p>Don’t own a firearm? Shooting packages are available that include: firearm, holster, magazines, and magazine holders. Supplies are limited so reserve yours early by emailing <a href="mailto:info@sheepdogresponse.com" title="info@sheepdogresponse.com">info@sheepdogresponse.com</a>.<br><br>If you have any questions, please feel free to email<span> </span><a href="mailto:info@sheepdogresponse.com">info@sheepdogresponse.com</a><span> </span>and we will get right back to you. See you soon!</p>
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