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Qualified Instructors

Qualified Instructors

 Founded in 2019, the goal of Advanced Combatives is to provide police and paramilitary style training to the civilian market.  Whether interested in learning how to defend yourself with your hands, protecting your family with the implementation of firearms, or how to shoot, move and communicate as part of a small team, we have a class for you.  


We specialize in Women and Teen trainings.

Qualified Instructors

Qualified Instructors

Qualified Instructors

All of our instructors are USCCA Certified Instructors and Qualified Handgun Instructors Certified by the State of Maryland.  


Our lead instructor has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and over 30 years of formal martial arts training, in addition to light infantry training through private schools.

Women's Trainings

Qualified Instructors

Women's Trainings

We specialize in women's trainings and have two female instructors.  


We are one of the few places that offer women's trainings taught by women instructors. 

Current Classes

Self-Defense Class Wednesday Evenings

Self-Defense Class Wednesday Evenings

Co-Ed Self-Defense Class


This program is dedicated to teaching men and women  defensive techniques against various types of assaults.  Our approach has been used in real life events and is proven to be successful. 


Our female instructors are certified in Women's  Self Defense.



  • If interested please contact us via email with your name, phone n

Co-Ed Self-Defense Class


This program is dedicated to teaching men and women  defensive techniques against various types of assaults.  Our approach has been used in real life events and is proven to be successful. 


Our female instructors are certified in Women's  Self Defense.



  • If interested please contact us via email with your name, phone number, email address and how you heard about us.  You can email us at advancedcombatives@gmail.com or through the contact us on this site



Firearms Training on Monday Evenings

Self-Defense Class Wednesday Evenings


  • Location is at The Gym, Westminster, MD  
  • Monday evenings at 7pm


  • This class will reinforce fundamentals and build on techniques taught during the class. 


  • Limited Spaces Available


  • If interested please email us the requested information and provide payment to secure your spot


  • Cost is $100 a month

Maryland Wear & Carry Course

Maryland Wear & Carry Course

This 2-day course satisfies Maryland’s Wear & Carry 16-hour training requirement. You will have the opportunity to discuss home defense plans with our trained instructors.



We Specialized in Women and Teen Self Defense

Self Defense and Hand to Hand Combat

Our lead instructor is classically trained in Hapkido and is a third degree black belt with over 30 years experience. He took this formal training and applied it during his 20 years on the street as a police officer. Our current curriculum focuses on what actually worked. Everything we teach has been proven effective in a real life situation. It has been streamlined to cover what works and what will get you home.


Women's Training

We offer WOMEN ONLY classes taught by WOMEN instructors


Team Tactics

Want to learn how to move as a team? We offer advanced trainings at the range where we teach you how to move and communicate as a unit with others. This light infantry training requires mastery of pre-requisites and can be achieved by following our training curriculum. This advanced training also includes structure and vehicle assault techniques.


Private Trainings

We offer private trainings at the range from beginner to advanced level. This is a great follow up after taking our MD Wear and Carry (CCW) or HQL class to reinforce fundamentals and develop additional skills.


Home Consults

We offer in-home consults and help you build home defense plans for your family


Customized Training Packages

We tailor our trainings to meet your needs. Set up a free consult today!!

Payment Options

You Can Pay ONLINE Instantly Through Stripe

Stripe Payment is Available with our Class Registration Link:


Class Registration Link

  • https://training.usconcealedcarry.com/instructor/a8699b68-8210-11ec-9554-0242ac120006


This will register you instantly- no follow-up needed




We Accept Venmo Payments

Venmo is our Preferred Payment Method


Please include the class you are registering for in the memo line and follow the outlined email procedure to finalize registration



Registration Steps

Registration Steps

To Register Please Follow the Below Steps if Not Paying via Stripe


Email Us The Following: 

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Class you want to attend


Email Us At: 

  • advancedcombatives@gmail.com or use the contact us form at the bottom of the site

 

  • We also accept Zelle, PayPal and cash/check
  • Once you have emailed us your interest- we will provide payment options to secure your spot



Classes offered

  • MD HQL
  • Maryland Wear and Carry(CCW)
  • USCCA Women’s Handgun and Self Defense
  • USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense
  • Team Tactics
  • Combat Casualty Care 
  • Introduction to the AR-15
  • Intermediate AR-15
  • Advanced AR-15 Handling and Movement 
  • Basic-Advanced Pistol
  • Introduction to Firearms and Firearm Safety 



  • Women’s Self Defense
  • Hand to Hand Combat(Beginner-Advanced)
  • Individual Gunfighter
  • Gear Overview- What to Carry
  • Children's Firearm Safety
  • Children’s First Aid and Trauma Care
  • Countering Mass Shooter Threat/Active Shooter
  • In-home Security Review and Home Defense Plan


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Advanced Combatives

PO Box 2175 Westminster, MD 21157 443-788-9025

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