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Accredited course catalogue
Accredited programs.
Filter by branch, then open any dossier for its modules, contact level, coach ratio and certification.
- Programs
- 11
- Longest course
- 180 hours
- Coach ratio
- 1 : 2 – 1 : 8
- Delivery
- Ticino or on-site
Program catalogue
| Code | Program & scope | Branch | Duration | Ratio | Eligibility | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISDF-MIL-101 | Military hand-to-hand combativesBoxing & Muay Thai foundations, clinch, takedowns, ground survival in full gear | Army | 14 days · 112h | 1 : 4 | Active military ID | |
| ISDF-MIL-204 | Combatives instructor cadreCoaching method, safe sparring progressions and unit-level assessment | Army / cadre | 10 days · 80h | 1 : 6 | NCO / officer | |
| ISDF-LEO-102 | Defensive tactics & arrest controlDe-escalation, joint controls, safe takedowns, handcuffing and legal articulation | Police / patrol | 5 days · 45h | 1 : 4 | Sworn officer | |
| ISDF-LEO-208 | Multi-officer control & restraintTeam takedowns, public-order positioning, restraint safety and casualty care | Police / intervention | 10 days · 90h | 1 : 3 | Intervention unit | |
| ISDF-SOF-301 | Close-quarters unarmed combatConfined-space striking, multiple opponents, pressure testing and rapid control | Special forces | 21 days · 180h | 1 : 2 | Vetted SOF unit | |
| ISDF-CP-310 | Close-protection combativesPrincipal shielding, crowd control, evacuation drills and fighting in formal wear | Close protection | 10 days · 80h | 1 : 3 | Protection officer / govt | |
| ISDF-FED-401 | Master instructor: boxing, Muay Thai & self-defenceGrading calibration (Lv 1–12), safeguarding, coaching and judging diploma | Federation | 7 days · 56h | 1 : 8 | Coach / club lead |
Delivery options
At our campus, or yours.
Every program runs as a closed session at our Ticino campus, or travels as a Mobile Training Team: ISDF coaches bring mats, pads and protective gear to your own gym or academy.
Attendance, sparring rounds and assessments are recorded under ISO 9001 quality management, so your training command receives a complete, auditable record for every participant.