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The importance of decision training.
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Brian Hill refers to his wife Shelley as, The Indispensable Organizational Wizard. You had better believe she more than deserves that title!
(back story) September 2019 I remember telling a friend “I would rather fight a bear with a pocket knife than have to be on Facebook”! That attitude has not changed much. Being dragged into the 21st century of “social media” kicking and screaming has been more than a bit of a lifestyle change for me)
Recently I decided to form my own business. I had the name and LLC already but I had no idea of what to do to get things rolling. I had meet Shelley and Brian at the national conference for A Girl and A Gun in April. I took their class on Image Based Decisional Drills and then the Instructor class in July from Brian. (I kind of stalked Brian at TAC-CON too but that’s another story)
I took a chance and reached out to Shelley to see if she would be available to answer a thousand plus questions about getting things rolling. She not only accepted the challenge but also immediately took the reigns and told me how “we” were going to make this happen. I needed to make a list of my top 20 questions and we would cover those in a Zoom call. Great start because I got to learn how to Zoom before I ever asked a question!
Let me tell you this, if you give Shelley two hours she will fill that time completely with more than just answers to questions. In that short amount of time she, not we: setup email, domain, website, social media and suggested changes to logo that make it more eye catching. She is very detailed oriented in her questions so she can give the best reply. She listens intently and will not tell you what “you want to hear” but what “she thinks” which is exactly why I wanted her advice and opinions on this.
She is amazing to watch work. For someone that says she is “bass ackwards” she can have multiple windows on two separate screens going while using her cell phone and whining because she misses her third screen! This woman ROCKS! We have more time scheduled to cover the seventeen other questions on that list of twenty but I think “we” are off to a great start!
Barbara Butts
GTS Training Solutions
(back story) September 2019 I remember telling a friend “I would rather fight a bear with a pocket knife than have to be on Facebook”! That attitude has not changed much. Being dragged into the 21st century of “social media” kicking and screaming has been more than a bit of a lifestyle change for me)
Recently I decided to form my own business. I had the name and LLC already but I had no idea of what to do to get things rolling. I had meet Shelley and Brian at the national conference for A Girl and A Gun in April. I took their class on Image Based Decisional Drills and then the Instructor class in July from Brian. (I kind of stalked Brian at TAC-CON too but that’s another story)
I took a chance and reached out to Shelley to see if she would be available to answer a thousand plus questions about getting things rolling. She not only accepted the challenge but also immediately took the reigns and told me how “we” were going to make this happen. I needed to make a list of my top 20 questions and we would cover those in a Zoom call. Great start because I got to learn how to Zoom before I ever asked a question!
Let me tell you this, if you give Shelley two hours she will fill that time completely with more than just answers to questions. In that short amount of time she, not we: setup email, domain, website, social media and suggested changes to logo that make it more eye catching. She is very detailed oriented in her questions so she can give the best reply. She listens intently and will not tell you what “you want to hear” but what “she thinks” which is exactly why I wanted her advice and opinions on this.
She is amazing to watch work. For someone that says she is “bass ackwards” she can have multiple windows on two separate screens going while using her cell phone and whining because she misses her third screen! This woman ROCKS! We have more time scheduled to cover the seventeen other questions on that list of twenty but I think “we” are off to a great start!
Barbara Butts
GTS Training Solutions
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Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) the class, is an absolute necessity for EVERYONE.
Shelley Luehder Hill is the mastermind and instructor for this specialized training. This class will make you think on your feet, and you will be eternally grateful both for having Shelley as your instructor and for taking this class. Send your teenagers, young adults, parents, grandparents, co-workers, literally EVERYONE in your life would benefit from this training. She even has a program for kids - ask her about it! Remember this: “Decisions are more important than techniques”. Shelley is an engaging teacher and will easily hold your interest and attention. I guarantee you will enjoy this class and be better off for taking it. Out of 5 stars, I would give Shelley and this class a “10”. |
I took the IBDD (Image based decision drills) class from Shelley Luehder Hill of The Complete Combatant. Everyone should take this class. Everyone. Even children, the disabled, the elderly, it doesn’t matter who you are. This class taught you how to make the best decision for the situation for YOU. There’s not only one right response. The response to any situation depends on you and what skills and tools you have available at that time. What makes this class so valuable is it replicates real life situations as they would really be presented to you. Visually, responding to different scenarios by quickly making the best decision as fast as possible. I learned a lot from physically going to the class and seeing how other’s respond to the same situation, very eye-opening. I truly believe this class could mean the difference between you surviving or not. Keep up the good work and Thank YOU!
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I took Shelley and Brain’s class at the AG&AG National Conference! It was an amazing class- very important, life saving skills. Something that really impressed me was Shelley’s composure and calm when an unexpected storm hit. (Our classroom was outside!!) Shelley never missed a beat, she calmly but firmly directed everyone on securing the class items, moved us to a secure location and went right back to teaching! She didn’t miss a beat. As a new instructor, I learned a lot from just watching her roll with the punches! I want to be able to offer this class to my chapter of AGAG because I feel like it is something everyone should experience!!
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Hey, Guys! I just wanted to give some feedback. I recently worked with Shelley one-on-one via Zoom for an IBDD class. I have to tell you how incredible it was!
I had the great pleasure of an hour's worth of training with the incredible Shelley Hill of The Complete Combatant.
Those who know Shelley know how warm and caring she is. We did the lesson on Zoom, and that caring came out in spades! We went through her Image-Based Decision Drills (IBDD) class.
First, Shelley asked a bit about my background and how I came to embrace the self-defense lifestyle. Then as she got to know my background, she picked several cards that she thought would challenge my thinking.
We spent a lot of time going through these scenarios and discussing alternatives. It. Was. AWESOME! Shelley has an innate sense of people, and the cards she pulled zeroed in on some of my less-well-thought-out areas.
Ultimately, she helped me see that I sometimes imprint my own vision of the scenario - a good insight, since that means I might not be responding to a situation as it truly exists. The other major thing I took away is that RUNNING is an option -- an option I didn't always take when it was probably the best solution.
She also made it clear that if your first decision is a bad one, what follows are usually more bad decisions. It proved out in one scenario.
We also reviewed tourniquet techniques, which really freshened my thinking, and I realized I need to get back to a Stop the Bleed class at a minimum.
Another great thought that was new to me: if I'm ever involved in an incident, after making the necessary calls, take pictures. Not for the authorities, but for my attorney -- it could be needed.
Shelley's people sense is very, very sharp, and it makes her an even better instructor. I've had classes from her and Brian in person in the past and was blown away by them. The Zoom session was every bit as good and sharp as the larger classes I've had.
If Brian or Shelley ever decide to start offering on-line classes, TAKE. THEM. Mine was a gift, but I'd gladly pay for that quality of training.
Oh, and one more thing: IT WAS A BLAST!!!
I had the great pleasure of an hour's worth of training with the incredible Shelley Hill of The Complete Combatant.
Those who know Shelley know how warm and caring she is. We did the lesson on Zoom, and that caring came out in spades! We went through her Image-Based Decision Drills (IBDD) class.
First, Shelley asked a bit about my background and how I came to embrace the self-defense lifestyle. Then as she got to know my background, she picked several cards that she thought would challenge my thinking.
We spent a lot of time going through these scenarios and discussing alternatives. It. Was. AWESOME! Shelley has an innate sense of people, and the cards she pulled zeroed in on some of my less-well-thought-out areas.
Ultimately, she helped me see that I sometimes imprint my own vision of the scenario - a good insight, since that means I might not be responding to a situation as it truly exists. The other major thing I took away is that RUNNING is an option -- an option I didn't always take when it was probably the best solution.
She also made it clear that if your first decision is a bad one, what follows are usually more bad decisions. It proved out in one scenario.
We also reviewed tourniquet techniques, which really freshened my thinking, and I realized I need to get back to a Stop the Bleed class at a minimum.
Another great thought that was new to me: if I'm ever involved in an incident, after making the necessary calls, take pictures. Not for the authorities, but for my attorney -- it could be needed.
Shelley's people sense is very, very sharp, and it makes her an even better instructor. I've had classes from her and Brian in person in the past and was blown away by them. The Zoom session was every bit as good and sharp as the larger classes I've had.
If Brian or Shelley ever decide to start offering on-line classes, TAKE. THEM. Mine was a gift, but I'd gladly pay for that quality of training.
Oh, and one more thing: IT WAS A BLAST!!!
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One of the classes I had at the National A Girl and A Gun conference was called “Image Based Decisional Drills”with Shelley Luehder Hill. I loved this fast action, thinking class. This class really teaches you to think and react without using violence when and if necessary. What I got most out of this class is how important it is to be prepared to make a quick decision when it becomes necessary and know there are many options, even if it’s just to walk away.
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My name is Judi Wells. I run the San Diego Chapter of A Girl & A Gun. Recently, Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant came to San Diego to teach an Image Based Decisional Drills Class. Several of my AGAG girls signed up, and wow, what a great class!! It drove home the point that we are all our own first responders, and we need to be prepared to make quick, accurate and action driven decisions that could ultimately save your own life, or the lives of your loved ones. Not only do we need to be prepared, but scenario-based training can make the difference between life and death.
After being given information from his lecture, Brian presented pictures that would create a scenario… a picture of a place, a situation or a challenge. The students had to make decisions and create a plan of action based on the information gleaned from the pictures, and we had to make the decision quickly, as would happen in a realistic situation. Well, of course, we all thought we could do it, but when you are actually in the situation – even in a contrived, “fake” situation- things drastically change.
Brian presented the information in a direct, clear manner, with humor and attention to detail. He was easy to listen to and the class was over way too quickly. As a student, I came away with a renewed commitment to train in a more realistic manner. As an Instructor, it was clear that I needed to encourage all of my students to seek scenario-based training more frequently. I purchased the Image Based Decisional Drills kit and I’m looking forward to running clinics with the cards.
What a great presentation, product and resource. Shelley and Brian… thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to be better trained and more prepared with your fantastic program!
Judi Wells,
A Girl & A Gun, San Diego
Responsibly Armed Radio, co-host
After being given information from his lecture, Brian presented pictures that would create a scenario… a picture of a place, a situation or a challenge. The students had to make decisions and create a plan of action based on the information gleaned from the pictures, and we had to make the decision quickly, as would happen in a realistic situation. Well, of course, we all thought we could do it, but when you are actually in the situation – even in a contrived, “fake” situation- things drastically change.
Brian presented the information in a direct, clear manner, with humor and attention to detail. He was easy to listen to and the class was over way too quickly. As a student, I came away with a renewed commitment to train in a more realistic manner. As an Instructor, it was clear that I needed to encourage all of my students to seek scenario-based training more frequently. I purchased the Image Based Decisional Drills kit and I’m looking forward to running clinics with the cards.
What a great presentation, product and resource. Shelley and Brian… thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to be better trained and more prepared with your fantastic program!
Judi Wells,
A Girl & A Gun, San Diego
Responsibly Armed Radio, co-host
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"We're big fans of the Image Based Decisional Drills kit here at Citizens Defense Research. Here's Chris and I demoing how you might incorporate them into either your live or dry practice sessions".
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Hi from Austria!
Both me and my girlfriend have been using Image Based Decisional Drills for dry fire practice and we used all the inert pepper spray we had at home so we need to order more. We like it a lot and do get better reaction times each time we practice.
Since October, we haven't had a chance to go to the shooting range because they are all closed. Can't wait for the Lockdown to be over and try some stuff with live fire. Thanks to your cards, we now carry a flashlight on us all the time. As you may understand we only used to have them on the EDC backpacks, we live in a huge and developed city. You don't find yourself in a dark alley at any time here, even our parks have amazing light, but for the sake of using what we practice, we get to carry flashlights in our pockets now. We have been postponing a US tour for my GLOCK competition team for a while. Last time we went to US Open was in 2018. Next time we will fly out to Miami for training, spend some time at Colorado Springs and head on west for the US Open that usually takes place in Vegas. We will make sure to include a stop in Georgia at on of your events and get some training with you guys. Hopefully 2021 will be better than this one. Take care you and keep posting those great YouTube videos.
Cesar Valentim
GLOCK & Wientaekwondo
Both me and my girlfriend have been using Image Based Decisional Drills for dry fire practice and we used all the inert pepper spray we had at home so we need to order more. We like it a lot and do get better reaction times each time we practice.
Since October, we haven't had a chance to go to the shooting range because they are all closed. Can't wait for the Lockdown to be over and try some stuff with live fire. Thanks to your cards, we now carry a flashlight on us all the time. As you may understand we only used to have them on the EDC backpacks, we live in a huge and developed city. You don't find yourself in a dark alley at any time here, even our parks have amazing light, but for the sake of using what we practice, we get to carry flashlights in our pockets now. We have been postponing a US tour for my GLOCK competition team for a while. Last time we went to US Open was in 2018. Next time we will fly out to Miami for training, spend some time at Colorado Springs and head on west for the US Open that usually takes place in Vegas. We will make sure to include a stop in Georgia at on of your events and get some training with you guys. Hopefully 2021 will be better than this one. Take care you and keep posting those great YouTube videos.
Cesar Valentim
GLOCK & Wientaekwondo
If you have been following me for very long, you know I have a deep love for training. Whether as an instructor or as a student, being in a learning environment is one of my favorite things. Over the past seven years, I have spent a lot of training time doing things related to grip, stance, sight alignment and the myriad of other things that go into being proficient handling a firearm. As firearms owners, we work hard to become proficient drawing our gun and taking accurate shots but spend little to no time training ourselves to assess a situation and making a decision as to how to respond. Shelley Hill of
The Complete Combatant has come up with a training program called Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) to help fill that training gap. Earlier this month, I spent a weekend at The Complete Combatant in the Instructor Certification course for IBDD.
The program at its core involves a packet of cards with images on them. Beyond the cards, you can incorporate props such as a cell phone, inert pepper spray, tourniquet and either a SIRT or actual firearm. The intention behind the images is to create discussion and that is where the value in this program lies. You flip a card over and are given a few seconds to make a decision as to how you would respond. Would you use commands with your voice and have pepper spray ready? Maybe you simply need to walk away.
While I have had the IBDD kit since it first came out and used it at my range, I had never actually seen the course run as it was intended. The weekend spent with Shelley and Brian brought the concept of the IBDD program full circle for me and was well worth the time to see the program through their lens.
If you are an instructor, IBDD is an excellent tool for helping students think through what they might do in certain situations. The images drive a lot of discussion about actions you could take and which ones are appropriate (or maybe not) given the situation. One of the beautiful things about this concept is that you can modify it to not include firearms. This means you could present the class to civic groups, church groups or businesses where carrying may not be allowed.
You do not have to be an instructor to purchase a kit. You can get a kit and run the drills as part of your own training regimen. They even have an image-based program geared towards kids called Smart Choices that deals with topics ranging from dealing with bullying to how to use a fire extinguisher.
We spend a lot of time training how to use a firearm, this helps incorporate the thought process of using your voice, simply walking away, using pepper spray, etc. No matter whether you carry a gun or not, these are all situations anyone might encounter and having spent some time going through these drills can only help you be more prepared.
I already have classes on the schedule if you are in my area and want to work through the drills with us!
Karen Whitlock of Trigger Time and Tales from the Range
The Complete Combatant has come up with a training program called Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) to help fill that training gap. Earlier this month, I spent a weekend at The Complete Combatant in the Instructor Certification course for IBDD.
The program at its core involves a packet of cards with images on them. Beyond the cards, you can incorporate props such as a cell phone, inert pepper spray, tourniquet and either a SIRT or actual firearm. The intention behind the images is to create discussion and that is where the value in this program lies. You flip a card over and are given a few seconds to make a decision as to how you would respond. Would you use commands with your voice and have pepper spray ready? Maybe you simply need to walk away.
While I have had the IBDD kit since it first came out and used it at my range, I had never actually seen the course run as it was intended. The weekend spent with Shelley and Brian brought the concept of the IBDD program full circle for me and was well worth the time to see the program through their lens.
If you are an instructor, IBDD is an excellent tool for helping students think through what they might do in certain situations. The images drive a lot of discussion about actions you could take and which ones are appropriate (or maybe not) given the situation. One of the beautiful things about this concept is that you can modify it to not include firearms. This means you could present the class to civic groups, church groups or businesses where carrying may not be allowed.
You do not have to be an instructor to purchase a kit. You can get a kit and run the drills as part of your own training regimen. They even have an image-based program geared towards kids called Smart Choices that deals with topics ranging from dealing with bullying to how to use a fire extinguisher.
We spend a lot of time training how to use a firearm, this helps incorporate the thought process of using your voice, simply walking away, using pepper spray, etc. No matter whether you carry a gun or not, these are all situations anyone might encounter and having spent some time going through these drills can only help you be more prepared.
I already have classes on the schedule if you are in my area and want to work through the drills with us!
Karen Whitlock of Trigger Time and Tales from the Range
Image Based Decisional Drills
My friends Brian and Shelley Hill over at The Complete Combatant have come up with a training tool that I have been using the past several months, and I love it !!!
My name is Shane Sanders and I own and operator Sanders ATA Martial Arts in southwest Iowa. I have taught Taekwondo for over 30 years and Krav Maga for the past 7. We use IBDD at the end of my Krav Maga classes. We take about 7-9 minutes at the end of class and run everyone through 2-3 cards and then talk quickly about the possible scenario they just encountered.
We started by giving everyone 5 seconds to make their decision, then we cut their time down to 3 seconds. The next step was to add what if this happened next to their scenario. With only 21 cards there are ways to turn this into 100’s of drills.
Our next step is to add a second card right after they make their first decision. We also plan to have them close their eyes and take away one or more of their tools. They see the card, go for their tool….and it’s not there or it’s not working. Literally 100’s of ways to run these drills.
I love it and my students love it. “We leave class physically and mentally worked out” said one of my senior Krav students.
Thank you Shelley and Brian !!!
Shane Sanders
8th Degree Black Belt
Chief Master
American Taekwondo Association
My friends Brian and Shelley Hill over at The Complete Combatant have come up with a training tool that I have been using the past several months, and I love it !!!
My name is Shane Sanders and I own and operator Sanders ATA Martial Arts in southwest Iowa. I have taught Taekwondo for over 30 years and Krav Maga for the past 7. We use IBDD at the end of my Krav Maga classes. We take about 7-9 minutes at the end of class and run everyone through 2-3 cards and then talk quickly about the possible scenario they just encountered.
We started by giving everyone 5 seconds to make their decision, then we cut their time down to 3 seconds. The next step was to add what if this happened next to their scenario. With only 21 cards there are ways to turn this into 100’s of drills.
Our next step is to add a second card right after they make their first decision. We also plan to have them close their eyes and take away one or more of their tools. They see the card, go for their tool….and it’s not there or it’s not working. Literally 100’s of ways to run these drills.
I love it and my students love it. “We leave class physically and mentally worked out” said one of my senior Krav students.
Thank you Shelley and Brian !!!
Shane Sanders
8th Degree Black Belt
Chief Master
American Taekwondo Association
First, thank you for allowing me to audit your class. As I said, based on information I had previously received and reviewed, I was already expecting a high quality presentation. The Complete Combatant blew away my expectations on all levels. The energy and passion Brian and you exhibit is unmeasurable; I can only hope my students feel and experience the same energy and passion from me when I teach.
I believe the course has substantial value, particularly to “civilian” students who have never been forced to “think” through a stressful situation. When you add the unknown, instantaneous, and “unavoidable” situation with a plethora of available options coupled with a set time frame, it forces the students to think from a startled, “real life” mindset. I will definitely be ordering a packet to supplement my CCW trainings. I am also looking forward to scheduling you and Brian to come to Phoenix for the Image Based Decision Drill instructor course and other course(s) that we can schedule during your visit.
Again, you both completely blew my expectations out of the water and look forward to seeing you guys again. The product you provided showed the level of personal investment and commitment to your creation of the IBDD. I am also considering my training / travel plans to visit your facility in Georgia.
If you are looking for an energy filled course taught by caring, involved instructors - Brian Hill and Shelley Luehder Hill are you GO TO SOURCE for training.
Instructor Clayton Wilcox, Arizona
Dynamic Combative Solutions, LLC
I believe the course has substantial value, particularly to “civilian” students who have never been forced to “think” through a stressful situation. When you add the unknown, instantaneous, and “unavoidable” situation with a plethora of available options coupled with a set time frame, it forces the students to think from a startled, “real life” mindset. I will definitely be ordering a packet to supplement my CCW trainings. I am also looking forward to scheduling you and Brian to come to Phoenix for the Image Based Decision Drill instructor course and other course(s) that we can schedule during your visit.
Again, you both completely blew my expectations out of the water and look forward to seeing you guys again. The product you provided showed the level of personal investment and commitment to your creation of the IBDD. I am also considering my training / travel plans to visit your facility in Georgia.
If you are looking for an energy filled course taught by caring, involved instructors - Brian Hill and Shelley Luehder Hill are you GO TO SOURCE for training.
Instructor Clayton Wilcox, Arizona
Dynamic Combative Solutions, LLC
SMART CHOICES: Counselors will find these cards a valuable tool in helping “abuse proof” children. They remind me of the “What If” game I used to play with my own children and the children enrolled in my day care business. Unfortunately, the only thing that existed at that time was my voice presenting the situation and helping them find the right response. These visual aids say so much more than words can convey. I am now a trauma therapist working with children as well as adults and I am looking forward to a set of cards to help traumatized children prevent being revictimized by preparing their mind with a safety plan. Thank you Shelley Hill for caring enough about our citizens of all ages to design this tool. I have no doubt it will prevent many tragedies and keep our children and teens safe.
Karen McDonald, PhD.
Founder of Racheal’s Rest and Counselor at Broken Chains International
Karen McDonald, PhD.
Founder of Racheal’s Rest and Counselor at Broken Chains International
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SMART CHOICES: This style of learning is kinetic (active) and visual and auditory if mom is there giving explanations. Learning is most effective when children can learn new material through multiple ways of comprehension and this product does that. It teaches our children the Life Skills that make us responsible adults. How to be good humans by exposing us at a young age to good decision making skills. These decision making skills are not taught in an academic setting such as school unless you’re at lunch or on the playground. What’s a healthy lunch? Who is a good playmate? Family is at the core of our culture for a reason. Family is where we learn our values and how to make good decisions. This product gives our children pre-exposure to dangers and decisions in life that allow your child to have “been there”. They have practiced and prepared for this temptation/situation. I remember role playing with both my sons on "what they will do when offered weed at a party". We had a code set up that they would call and say they were sick and needed a pick up. Its the old Boy Scout adage: Be Prepared.
Steph Schrope of Minnesota
Special Education
Steph Schrope of Minnesota
Special Education
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RangeTech Shot Timer
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RangeTech Shot Timer
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I got my IBDD just before the "shutdown"...So I couldn't say that I "didn't have time" to practice. I used the time to go through the IBDD system, and I have to say that I am really excited to get to class and test my progress. The IBDD package is an awesome addition to my training program; its easily portable and quick to set up and get that practice time in. The folks at The Complete Combatant have obviously put a great deal of thought and design into this system...they take away all the excuses...from the "phone" to the paste over stickers...all the tools are there for you. I highly recommend the IBDD system, it will make you a better protector.
C Brooks
Snellville, Ga.
C Brooks
Snellville, Ga.
I am a retired Marine of 22 years. Having gone through Image Based Decisional Drills, I can’t say enough good things.
I do a lot of training and most of it is benign marksmanship training. I think that is pretty common.
But how often do you train scenarios? How often do you think about the bad guy OR good guy that is in front of you?
Maybe the person in front of you isn’t a bad guy/girl. Maybe they are. What are they doing? How are they reacting?
When you think you have to draw your weapon it is too late to think about and train those scenarios.
I hope to take Shelley Luehder Hill and Brian Hill’s course again soon.
It was a seminal course in my development as a responsible gun owner and concealed carrier.
Donnie Busterson
I do a lot of training and most of it is benign marksmanship training. I think that is pretty common.
But how often do you train scenarios? How often do you think about the bad guy OR good guy that is in front of you?
Maybe the person in front of you isn’t a bad guy/girl. Maybe they are. What are they doing? How are they reacting?
When you think you have to draw your weapon it is too late to think about and train those scenarios.
I hope to take Shelley Luehder Hill and Brian Hill’s course again soon.
It was a seminal course in my development as a responsible gun owner and concealed carrier.
Donnie Busterson
I recently learned about Tonic immobility during an anti-harassment training session at work. Tonic immobility (TI) is a temporary state of motor inhibition believed to be a response to situations involving extreme fear. In humans, TI is believed to occur during sexual assault, and there have been reports of fear-induced freezing in the contexts of air, naval, and other disasters. They say it is a primal instinct that is used to avoid being attacked by a predator. The best way to shorten or remove this instinct is practice. Scary, right! Practice being attacked….. Yikes! I recently bought an Image Based Decisional Drill Kit from The Complete Combatant and I found it is the best way to practice reacting to a situation. The more you use IBDD the less time it takes to recover from Tonic Immobility. It trains your brain to react instead of freeze, or if you do freeze it reduces the time it takes for your brain to process and react to the situation. You have seen this before, now react! I highly recommend using IBDD to train your brain and protect yourself.
Gail C.
Federal Project Coordinator
Gail C.
Federal Project Coordinator
Image Based Decisional Drills is a fantastic means to train snap-decision making in stressful situations. IBDD enables development of internal decisional flowcharts for possible scenarios so that when one (God forbid) encounters say...a man in a ski mask threatening them with a crowbar they’ve already got mental short cuts to the appropriate reactions based on their previous consideration.I use it to train. My wife uses it. I use it to train my teenage children. The cards instigate responses ranging from smiling and walking away, to illuminating a potential danger area, less lethal, or lethal force. Using the drills to shorten the decision making time is valuable, but of equal value is the after-action review where one analyzes (alone or with a partner) what is the optimal response and why. When using this kit along with a working knowledge of legal use-of-force best practices and concepts (like AOJP, the Tueller Principle, etc.) one can dramatically increase the effectiveness of their mental maps and decision trees to the stimuli presented in IBDD cards. I’ve had many a great discussion with my wife (an avid concealed carrier and self-protector) about the finer points of use-of-force decision making as we do the drills together. Moreover, my teenage kids who outside of school roll with POM O.C. spray, folding knives, and med kits have been able to work through how to deal with various potential threats ranging from dark suburban streets at night to crazy homeless dudes.
If you’re interested in practically optimizing John Boyd’s O-O-D-A Loop and Recognition-Primed Decision making, which allows you to rapidly choose from a menu of familiar options under stress, IBDD is a fantastic and simple means to do so, and thus improve your ability to keep yourself and your loved one’s safe.
Chris Cypert
If you’re interested in practically optimizing John Boyd’s O-O-D-A Loop and Recognition-Primed Decision making, which allows you to rapidly choose from a menu of familiar options under stress, IBDD is a fantastic and simple means to do so, and thus improve your ability to keep yourself and your loved one’s safe.
Chris Cypert
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Hi all! Where is a short review of Image Based Decisional Drills by Neil Weidner of Active Self Protection. John Correia founded Active Self Protection in 2011 to teach people in all walks of life to develop the attitude, skills, and plan to defend themselves and their families from harm. We are very happy on partner with ASP on many projects! |
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If you are looking for a quarantine activity, this is a great one! We have all worked on our shooting skills. We all (should) know how to apply a tourniquet. Have you tested your ability to think quickly and make decisions based on what is happening? If you are interested in getting a set of drills for yourself, check out!! Karen Whitlock Tales from the Range Trigger Time Indoor Gun Range The Well Armed Woman USCCA Training Counselor Certified Instructor |
I took my first run at the IBDD kit tonight. Unpacking it was like checking my Christmas stocking... What kind of phone did I get? Geez, that's a cool flashlight. Then I read the directions and I read through the response sheet a couple of times, set up my target and stepped back. Hit my shot timer and flipped a card. Not going to give anything away on the cards, but the very first one got me. As I worked through the cards, I wrote my responses in a notebook. After I was done, I read through them and saw all kinds of room for improvement. Out of 21 cards, I made the absolute wrong move once, and a couple responses that I know could have been better.
What did I learn? I learned that drawing your flashlight isn't nearly as fast as you think. I learned that my POM pepper spray shoots a tad higher than I thought. I learned that I need to spend a little more time preparing mentally. I learned that it is far better to find out all of this in my house with no real threat, than to be confronted and have not worked through it, all the way to and through the 911 call.
I love this concept!
As far as the kit itself goes, it is a great starting place that can last for quite a while. It does not give any context or background, just a snapshot and you have to go to work. While that makes for some slow response initially, you start to get a feel for it. Later, you can change the scenarios and backgrounds in your mind. That way, you can keep challenging yourself with the same card. Those decision trees allow for lots of variation, so it's best to start with one decision, then build on it. There are expansion packs for the kit, and that will be a great feature down the road. The kit is just the right amount of material. It gives you plenty to work with and allows you to add your own personal touches and flares to the kit and to the drama. I added my FID sap to the responses as well, and that brought on a couple of extra scenarios (have you thought through the conversation with 911 and/or police responding, when you have used a sap or a jack). Shelley has put a ton of thought into the kit, and it shows. I think it's an excellent resource! I've already introduced my wife to the kit, and will be helping her go through it tomorrow. As a result of this kit, I am 100% certain that my family will be better prepared when facing any of these situations. I'm glad I picked one up! Thanks for putting this together!
Mike M.
What did I learn? I learned that drawing your flashlight isn't nearly as fast as you think. I learned that my POM pepper spray shoots a tad higher than I thought. I learned that I need to spend a little more time preparing mentally. I learned that it is far better to find out all of this in my house with no real threat, than to be confronted and have not worked through it, all the way to and through the 911 call.
I love this concept!
As far as the kit itself goes, it is a great starting place that can last for quite a while. It does not give any context or background, just a snapshot and you have to go to work. While that makes for some slow response initially, you start to get a feel for it. Later, you can change the scenarios and backgrounds in your mind. That way, you can keep challenging yourself with the same card. Those decision trees allow for lots of variation, so it's best to start with one decision, then build on it. There are expansion packs for the kit, and that will be a great feature down the road. The kit is just the right amount of material. It gives you plenty to work with and allows you to add your own personal touches and flares to the kit and to the drama. I added my FID sap to the responses as well, and that brought on a couple of extra scenarios (have you thought through the conversation with 911 and/or police responding, when you have used a sap or a jack). Shelley has put a ton of thought into the kit, and it shows. I think it's an excellent resource! I've already introduced my wife to the kit, and will be helping her go through it tomorrow. As a result of this kit, I am 100% certain that my family will be better prepared when facing any of these situations. I'm glad I picked one up! Thanks for putting this together!
Mike M.
Shelley and Brian,
I just ran myself through your Image Based Decision Drills. I am extremely impressed with the thought that you have put into these! The kit you have put together is fantastic. From the action cards, the inert spray, the TQ instructions, to the waterproof bag, it shows the thought you have put into this.
A little about me. Since 2013, I have taken about 650 hours of training in the various areas of personal protection and instructor development. And, studying about it has become a hobby. I am pretty deeply into the subject. I have been teaching in this area for a little over 3 years.
Having said all that, as familiar as I am with the subject, it was a great refresher for ME. I didn’t run into anything I didn’t understand or “situations” that gave me pause, but it did reinforce the crucial point that most “problems” we are likely to encounter in our daily lives are NOT gun problems. We tend to focus on the gun (because it’s fun), but it is a tool for a very narrow set of problems. Problems that, if we do our due diligence, we can often avoid from turning into gun problems. (Awareness, verbal skills, etc.)
This product is a valuable learning tool for students new to “this life”. It adds a big component that is missing in a lot of classes; thinking. I have been spending more and more time in my classes working on this as it is such a critical component in successfully and legally defending yourself. One of the big benefits of this kit is the ability to revisit it every so often to give yourself a refresher. And, having expansion packs will make it much less repetitious.
My students that have been through my series of classes have been asking for an additional scenario type (FoF, decision making) class. I have been scheming on how to do that, and you may have provided some of the answer with these kits. I may buy a few kits and incorporate them into a class, but at a minimum I am going to HIGHLY recommend that my students buy one and practice with it. (And tell Brian that I made the time standards with no misses @ 10 yards. :-P)
Stay safe and stay healthy,
Rick Remington
Foundational Defensive Training, LLC
I just ran myself through your Image Based Decision Drills. I am extremely impressed with the thought that you have put into these! The kit you have put together is fantastic. From the action cards, the inert spray, the TQ instructions, to the waterproof bag, it shows the thought you have put into this.
A little about me. Since 2013, I have taken about 650 hours of training in the various areas of personal protection and instructor development. And, studying about it has become a hobby. I am pretty deeply into the subject. I have been teaching in this area for a little over 3 years.
Having said all that, as familiar as I am with the subject, it was a great refresher for ME. I didn’t run into anything I didn’t understand or “situations” that gave me pause, but it did reinforce the crucial point that most “problems” we are likely to encounter in our daily lives are NOT gun problems. We tend to focus on the gun (because it’s fun), but it is a tool for a very narrow set of problems. Problems that, if we do our due diligence, we can often avoid from turning into gun problems. (Awareness, verbal skills, etc.)
This product is a valuable learning tool for students new to “this life”. It adds a big component that is missing in a lot of classes; thinking. I have been spending more and more time in my classes working on this as it is such a critical component in successfully and legally defending yourself. One of the big benefits of this kit is the ability to revisit it every so often to give yourself a refresher. And, having expansion packs will make it much less repetitious.
My students that have been through my series of classes have been asking for an additional scenario type (FoF, decision making) class. I have been scheming on how to do that, and you may have provided some of the answer with these kits. I may buy a few kits and incorporate them into a class, but at a minimum I am going to HIGHLY recommend that my students buy one and practice with it. (And tell Brian that I made the time standards with no misses @ 10 yards. :-P)
Stay safe and stay healthy,
Rick Remington
Foundational Defensive Training, LLC
The absence of education and hands-on training about decision-making is one of the most serious weaknesses in the curriculum of the personal protection training industry today. Bad decisions are far more likely to get our clients in trouble than bad marksmanship
Claude Werner
The Tactical Professor
Claude Werner
The Tactical Professor
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What I really loved about Shelley’s Image Based Decisional Drills is that it isn’t only skill focused. Yes, we all need to learn to effectively use a handgun, but the “self- defense problem” is MUCH bigger and broader than that. We need to be safe and competent and we need to have the correct mindset, but most importantly we need to be thinkers and problems solvers. We need to understand pressure and adrenaline. We need to know how we perform in the moment and this is a great way to practice and gauge that.
Stephannie Weidner XO Active Self Protection |
I have been a Firearms Instructor for over 10 years managing more than 30 classes at several facilities with over 30 instructors. This past weekend I got to sit in and assist with Brian and Shelli's target identification class at the bullets and Bibles conference. It was phenomenal! Their creative thinking in developing this system of judgemental shooting is exactly what this industry needs to add a level of thinking before shooting. I can see this drill becoming a national phenomenon and would add value to any other course. Their professional approach to each and every student to help them improve is exactly what I look for in my own staff development. If you're not taking classes from this duo yet. You're missing an amazing opportunity. Stop what you're doing and book a class now.
David Laird
Dynamic Combative Solutions, LLC
Mesa, Arizona
David Laird
Dynamic Combative Solutions, LLC
Mesa, Arizona
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Thinking with a gun in your hand is one of the most important skills an armed defender needs, and one that few actually practice. The Image Based Decisional Drills made by The Complete Combatant are incredibly helpful in this regard, easy to use and understand, and a valuable asset to the training community and armed public.
John Correia Active Self Protection |
Personal protection requires quick decisions based on what we see. It is essential we train with visual cues. Imaged based decisional drills allows us to decide the proper response, based on the information available, and using the appropriate amount of force with the corresponding tool for the situation. A great asset to everyone interested in furthering their training.
Brian Hill
The Complete Combatant, LLC & Fusion Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts, LLC
Brian Hill
The Complete Combatant, LLC & Fusion Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts, LLC
Image based decision drills, wow that a mouth full.
When making decisions it’s always best to have all the facts and using images to help in that process is an excellent idea. Shelley used basic pictures or images of difference scenarios in these drills to allow us, the students, to better understand and determine how we would or should react.
We were to turn a picture over and then we had about 5 seconds to process the picture and then determine our reaction and then react using one of the props provided.
Instead of just talking about the scenario, we now had a picture which engages one of our main senses, sight. It made the drills more realistic.
It was also very entertaining to see how other people reacted.
I really enjoyed these drills and talked to my A Girl and A Gun chapter about using these in the future, cant wait for Shelley to do all the work for us and created these cards.
This is the kind of exercises we all should be doing, great way to think "Out of the Box" for training.
Thank you, Shelley for the wonderful experience.
Reba Hennigan
Facilitator A Girl & a Gun
Beaumont-TX Chapter
When making decisions it’s always best to have all the facts and using images to help in that process is an excellent idea. Shelley used basic pictures or images of difference scenarios in these drills to allow us, the students, to better understand and determine how we would or should react.
We were to turn a picture over and then we had about 5 seconds to process the picture and then determine our reaction and then react using one of the props provided.
Instead of just talking about the scenario, we now had a picture which engages one of our main senses, sight. It made the drills more realistic.
It was also very entertaining to see how other people reacted.
I really enjoyed these drills and talked to my A Girl and A Gun chapter about using these in the future, cant wait for Shelley to do all the work for us and created these cards.
This is the kind of exercises we all should be doing, great way to think "Out of the Box" for training.
Thank you, Shelley for the wonderful experience.
Reba Hennigan
Facilitator A Girl & a Gun
Beaumont-TX Chapter
I took a class from Shelley Hill, assisted by her husband Brian. The Hills are a fun and enjoyable couple to get to know: Brian is quiet and steady, while Shelley is buoyant and outgoing. The class goal was to build decision-making by stress. You were presented with a visual cue. You had 5 seconds to make a decision on what to do, then execute that decision. The idea was to help think through crisis situations before they came in order to have an appropriate response. It was a good stretcher and very productive training.
Richard Berry
Student
Richard Berry
Student
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