I have been training with MSG Randy McElwee, the director of SOCAA, for more than 1 1/2 years now. My experience with learning the various aspects of special operations combatives has been very fulfilling. My overall confidence, especially in being able to defend myself, has skyrocketed. I have been inspired by witnessing MSG McElwee's sincere concern for the safety of all innocent victims of attacks, most importantly women and the potential of rape. MSG McElwee utilizes a unique approach to teaching that I have seen a variety of audiences pick up on with ease. I have also assisted in several weekend seminars for college students living in dorms on campus who have been concerned with issues of safety. In addition, Sgt. McElwee arranged for me to get certified as an army combatives instructor myself which will allow me to continue with combatives throughout my military career. I would recommend combatives training to anyone who is serious about defending themselves in the real world against real attacks. This isn't the unrealistic nonsense that you see in the movies or on tv &n |