LAW ENFORCEMENT

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Shawn Chitwood's LEO Training Bio CLICK HERE

Team Chitwood is a leader in the law enforcement training community. Our commercial academy instructional staff includes Black Belt Instructors under Shawn Chitwood who are:

Chief of Police
Former Secret Service
Current Street Officers
Drug Detectives
And others

If you are looking to train on a regular basis with us, you have picked the correct academy. 

We have contracts with agencies who pay for their officers to train with us regularly. Want to set up for your agency? Reach out!

PARTNERSHIPS

Shawn Chitwood & Team Chitwood provides the Law enforcement Instruction for Response To Resistance and Secure Network

UPCOMING COURSES

GDT Level 1

Ground Defensive Tactics & Subject Control

Curriculum
Within Arms Reach 
Inside Position Control
Arm Drags
Outside Position Control

Takedowns 
Proper Falling
Front Fall Line
Rear Fall Line
Partner

Ground Control
To include de-escalation of force and proper cuffing

Guard Top
Crossbody Top
Knee in the Belly
Mount Top
Back Control

Ground Escape
To include punch defense, weapon retention and reasonable escalation of force
Back
Mount
Crossbody
Guard

Tactical Prone and Team Control and Handcuffing

Grappling Fight Simulation

5 Day Course May 19-23, 2025 9-4p

Course Cost: $1500 per officer
Includes one week course and 1 year continuing education tuition at Team Chitwood Lexington.