NEW COURSES!
A.C.E Edged Weapon Defence
& Ground Fighting System
Developed and Delivered by Control Concepts Canada
The A.C.E. Edge Weapon Defense and Ground Fighting systems are separate but joint programs, running over two weekends: the first for Edge Weapon Defense and the following weekend for the Ground Fighting system.
This curriculum is currently in the accreditation process.
Physical Requirements: Both programs are very physical; participants must be in shape to get up and down repeatedly.
Get certified as an A.C.E. and Ground Instructor
Instructors receive two certificates, and the certification is valid for two years, which includes Canadian Use of Force. This curriculum is currently in the accreditation process.
A.C.E. Edged Weapon Defence: January 31st- February 1st, 2026
Ground Fighting: February 7th - 8th, 2026
A.C.E.
EDGED WEAPON
DEFENCE COURSE
A.C.E Edged Weapon Defence
The A.C.E. Edged Weapon Defense Course is a specialized training program designed to equip law enforcement officers with practical and effective strategies for surviving edged weapon encounters.
Program Overview
Developed by Sean Carter, founder of Control Concepts Canada, A.C.E. Edged Weapons Defence is a field-tested training system built for real-world performance.
The A.C.E. system is a three-step framework:
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Avoid - Move off the path of the attack or penetrate to intercept.
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Control- Neutralize the delivery system (the weapon arm).
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Eliminate- Stop the threat through decisive, lawful action.
Refined through years of instruction, testing, and feedback from thousands of officers, the program is shaped by subject matter experts and designed for rapid, easy, learning and operational effectiveness.
A.C.E. is unique in its integration of the collapsible baton as a use-of-force option in edged weapon encounters, making it one of the most adaptable and operationally relevant systems available.
Course Options:
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1-Day Intensive $245.00
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2-Day with Baton $375.00
This program is unique in its integration of the collapsible baton as a use-of-force option in edged weapon encounters, making it one of the most adaptable and operationally relevant systems available.
Have a whole team that needs training? We can come to you!
Email our office at info@tipofspear.ca to set up training for your group. The course can be held at your site or the Tip of Spear facility in Edmonton.
Control Concepts Canada
GROUND
FIGHTING
SYSTEM
Control Concepts Canada
Ground Fighting System
This session is designed to provide officers with a clear understanding of the dynamics of fighting on and from the ground.
Program Overview
Developed by Sean Carter, founder of Control Concepts Canada, the Ground Fighting System is a field-tested training session built for real-world performance.
This training covers:
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Why officers go to the ground and the reasons for escalating a force response in that situation.
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The advantages a trained officer can gain from the ground.
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Physical skills to handle situations where they are knocked down by a standing assailant or taken down by a subject who continues the assault.
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Developing offensive and defensive skills and understanding their response options.
This course has been designed to be accessible and learnable for participants with varied levels of experience, from little to no training to those with martial arts backgrounds in grappling and ground fighting.
Course Options:
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1-Day Intensive $245.00
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2-Day with Baton $375.00
A.C.E Edged Weapon Defence
Ground Fighting and
Canadian Use of Force Instructor Courses
Upcoming Instructor Course Dates:
A.C.E. Edged Weapon Defence: January 31st- February 1st, 2026
Ground Fighting: February 7th - 8th, 2026
SPECIAL OFFER: Package Plan for both weekends: $795.00
A.C.E. Knife Defence & Canadian Use of Force Instructor Course
$500.00
All Instructor Level Officers Welcome
Ground Fighting & Canadian Use of Force Instructor Course
$500.00
All Instructor Level Officers Welcome