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Defensive Tactics
Pressure-tested techniques for control without escalation. Built on BJJ and judo principles, adapted for the badge.
Defensive tactics, ground-control, restraint mechanics and arrest training for law enforcement, SWAT, corrections, EMS and military in Miami. KO Zone's coaching staff has direct experience training tactical units — the techniques you'll learn here have been pressure-tested in the field.
Most martial-arts gyms can't coach first responders the right way because their coaches don't know the job. KO Zone is different — our staff has trained law enforcement, SWAT teams, and government tactical groups, and we've built a dedicated first-responders curriculum around the specific needs of the work: rapid-control techniques, restraint mechanics, arrest-position drills, ground-control under stress, and the specific scenarios you're actually going to encounter.
Our program adapts core BJJ, judo, boxing and Muay Thai techniques into work-applicable skills. We're not trying to make you a competitor — we're trying to make you safer on the job. Skills like maintaining control without resorting to lethal force, restraining a non-compliant subject in less than 30 seconds, getting back to your feet after a takedown, and de-escalating physical situations through superior position rather than superior force.
Programs are structured for individual officers, partner training (you and your usual partner), and full department / unit programs (block bookings, on-site training, custom curriculum). Talk to us about what your team needs.
Pressure-tested techniques for control without escalation. Built on BJJ and judo principles, adapted for the badge.
Subject control on the ground. The position you end up in matters more than the techniques you use. We teach both.
Cuffing positions, restraint mechanics, escort techniques. Practiced under realistic resistance.
Striking when you need it. Boxing and Muay Thai principles applied to LE-relevant scenarios.
Custom unit-level training. On-site or in our gym. Scenario-based, with realistic equipment loads.
Officers who train regularly are safer officers. Ongoing class access for individual LEOs and units.
For class-specific times, view the full schedule on kozoneusa.com →
Patrol, SWAT, corrections, federal agents, military, EMS, paramedics and security professionals. Anyone whose job involves potential physical confrontation with another person.
Yes — full unit-level programs are available. Custom curriculum, scenario-based training, on-site or at the gym. Contact us at 305-754-9663 or info@kozoneusa.com to discuss.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most-proven control system on earth. Our LEO defensive tactics are built on BJJ principles — leverage, position, control without injury — adapted specifically for the realities of police and corrections work.
No. Many of our first-responder members have zero prior grappling or striking experience. The curriculum starts from fundamentals.
Yes — we encourage partner training. Many techniques work better when you've drilled them with the same person you work with.
We have a separate self-defense program for civilians. The techniques overlap but the legal framework and use-of-force context is different.
Walk in. Watch a class. Pick the discipline. We'll handle the rest.
📍 Address:
301 NW 54th St
Miami, FL 33127
📞 Phone: 305-754-ZONE (9663)
✉ Email: info@kozoneusa.com
🕐 Hours:
Mon-Fri: 5:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 5 PM
Sun: 8 AM – 3 PM