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Oklahoma Safety Coalition
HANDS TRAINING
HANDLING AND DETAINMENT SKILLS
Saturday, Nov 14th, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Southgate Baptist Church
704 SW 4th St. Moore, OK 73160
Members - $40
Non - Members - $50
If you are interested in joining the Oklahoma Safety Coalition Membership, please submit an application below and you will be eligible for the discounted price once approved.
If you’d like to purchase more tickets than the options provided, simply submit another order form to add additional tickets
OKLAHOMA SAFETY COALITION
HANDS TRAINING
HANDLING AND DETAINMENT SKILLS
Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Southgate Baptist Church
704 SW 4th St. Moore, OK 73160
Members - $40
Non - Members - $50
If you are interested in joining the Oklahoma Safety Coalition Membership, please submit an application below and you will be eligible for the discounted price once approved.
NOTE: If you would like to purchase more tickets than the options provided, simply submit another order form to add additional tickets
Event Details
This 8-hour course is designed for church safety teams to safely control, escort, and detain violent individuals using practical, real-world techniques that prioritize safety and de-escalation. Participants will learn how to effectively manage high-stress situations without escalating conflict or relying on pain compliance or mechanical restraints.
You will learn team-based control techniques (2–4 person response), safe escort and detainment methods, and how to neutralize resistance using proper body mechanics. The course also focuses heavily on de-escalation strategies, helping you stay calm, communicate effectively, and maintain control in unpredictable scenarios.
Through hands-on training and guided instruction, you’ll build confidence in working as a coordinated team, responding to threats appropriately, and protecting both your team and those involved with professionalism and control.
This class consists of 2 parts: classroom and range time. The classroom (8am-12pm) will be located upstairs in the family life center of the host church. This is located directly east across the parking lot from the main church building. The range time will be (1pm-5pm) and located at an outdoor range near Purcell. The location address will be provided to attendees prior to departing to that location. Carpooling is encouraged.
Event Details
This 8-hour course is designed for church safety teams to safely control, escort, and detain violent individuals using practical, real-world techniques that prioritize safety and de-escalation. Participants will learn how to effectively manage high-stress situations without escalating conflict or relying on pain compliance or mechanical restraints.
You will learn team-based control techniques (2–4 person response), safe escort and detainment methods, and how to neutralize resistance using proper body mechanics. The course also focuses heavily on de-escalation strategies, helping you stay calm, communicate effectively, and maintain control in unpredictable scenarios.
Through hands-on training and guided instruction, you’ll build confidence in working as a coordinated team, responding to threats appropriately, and protecting both your team and those involved with professionalism and control.
This class consists of 2 parts: classroom and range time. The classroom (8am-12pm) will be located upstairs in the family life center of the host church. This is located directly east across the parking lot from the main church building. The range time will be (1pm-5pm) and located at an outdoor range near Purcell. The location address will be provided to attendees prior to departing to that location. Carpooling is encouraged.
Our Event Speakers
George Mathias
US Military Police & Law Enforcement Survival Instructor | Templars Tactical
George Mathias served in the US Army Military Police Corps. He retired from the Aberdeen Police Department in 2008 after a distinguished career. During his time with Aberdeen, he served in various roles, including SWAT, Special Operations, patrol, crisis negotiations, and firearms instruction. Notably, he developed the state’s first edged weapon survival program, which mandated officers carry a folding knife as part of their standard equipment. He was also an adjunct instructor for the DOD police academy located on Aberdeen Proving Ground where he taught officer survival.
Following his retirement, George founded Modern Combative Systems LLC, specializing in personal protection and preparedness training for military personnel, law enforcement, and civilians. His training methodology emphasizes the integration of interpersonal conflict skills within seven yards.
Renowned for his pioneering work in edged weapons and combatives training, George authored the edged weapons program for the US Air Force Special Operations Command’s DAGRE (Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element) at Hurlburt Field, FL—home of the Air Commandos. His Edged Weapon Survival for Law Enforcement course has been featured at both the American Law Enforcement Education and Trainers Association and the International Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Conference.
A prolific writer, George shares insights on personal protection and preparedness through TemplarsTactical.com, covering topics such as product reviews, training methodologies, and tactical concepts. He is also a recurring special guest on Kerry Lutz’s Financial Survival Network.
With his latest venture, Templars Tactical, George utilizes a mobile training model, bringing cutting-edge instruction directly to end users. His courses—offered nationwide—include Inverted Edge Tactics, Spontaneous Attack Survival, Vehicle Tactics, and Handgun Training.
From 2010 to 2012, George served as a Combat Skills Instructor at the US Air Force Expeditionary Command’s Air Advisor Course at Ft. Dix, NJ. There, he trained over 1,300 troops in High-Threat Driving, Advanced Weapons Handling, and Combatives, preparing them for deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Central America, and Africa.
In addition to his extensive law enforcement and military training experience, George has worked as a bouncer at prominent venues between Baltimore, MD, and York, PA. He developed a “no-strike” use-of-force policy for security personnel and continues to oversee security details as well as consult for bar owners.
George currently resides in Fort Worth, TX, with his wife of 30 years, Lisa, and their three children: Elizabeth, Frank, and Emilie. Prior to moving to TX George was the head of security for Freedom Biker Church York PA where he put together a 12 man team. There he was responsible for member selection and training.
Our Event Speakers
George Mathias
US Military Police & Law Enforcement Survival Instructor | Templars Tactical
George Mathias served in the US Army Military Police Corps. He retired from the Aberdeen Police Department in 2008 after a distinguished career. During his time with Aberdeen, he served in various roles, including SWAT, Special Operations, patrol, crisis negotiations, and firearms instruction. Notably, he developed the state’s first edged weapon survival program, which mandated officers carry a folding knife as part of their standard equipment. He was also an adjunct instructor for the DOD police academy located on Aberdeen Proving Ground where he taught officer survival.
Following his retirement, George founded Modern Combative Systems LLC, specializing in personal protection and preparedness training for military personnel, law enforcement, and civilians. His training methodology emphasizes the integration of interpersonal conflict skills within seven yards.
Renowned for his pioneering work in edged weapons and combatives training, George authored the edged weapons program for the US Air Force Special Operations Command’s DAGRE (Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element) at Hurlburt Field, FL—home of the Air Commandos. His Edged Weapon Survival for Law Enforcement course has been featured at both the American Law Enforcement Education and Trainers Association and the International Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Conference.
A prolific writer, George shares insights on personal protection and preparedness through TemplarsTactical.com, covering topics such as product reviews, training methodologies, and tactical concepts. He is also a recurring special guest on Kerry Lutz’s Financial Survival Network.
With his latest venture, Templars Tactical, George utilizes a mobile training model, bringing cutting-edge instruction directly to end users. His courses—offered nationwide—include Inverted Edge Tactics, Spontaneous Attack Survival, Vehicle Tactics, and Handgun Training.
From 2010 to 2012, George served as a Combat Skills Instructor at the US Air Force Expeditionary Command’s Air Advisor Course at Ft. Dix, NJ. There, he trained over 1,300 troops in High-Threat Driving, Advanced Weapons Handling, and Combatives, preparing them for deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Central America, and Africa.
In addition to his extensive law enforcement and military training experience, George has worked as a bouncer at prominent venues between Baltimore, MD, and York, PA. He developed a “no-strike” use-of-force policy for security personnel and continues to oversee security details as well as consult for bar owners.
George currently resides in Fort Worth, TX, with his wife of 30 years, Lisa, and their three children: Elizabeth, Frank, and Emilie. Prior to moving to TX George was the head of security for Freedom Biker Church York PA where he put together a 12 man team. There he was responsible for member selection and training.
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