LIVE TRAINING • ONLINE COURSES

Protect yourself.
Prepare the people
who count on you.

Live training and online courses in personal safety, self-defense, active shooter response, and communication and de-escalation with Alain Burrese.

Author of Survive a Shooting • U.S. Army Veteran • Thousands Trained

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Bring practical training to your organization.

Help your people recognize danger, communicate effectively, and respond with greater confidence.

Active Shooter

Response

Recognize warning signs, plan ahead, and prepare to Escape, Deny, or Attack Back.

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Communication & De-escalation

Build practical skills to handle difficult people, reduce conflict, and respond effectively.

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Personal Safety Workshops

Learn practical ways to recognize danger and stay safer at work, at home, and while traveling.

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Build practical skills at your own pace.


Online courses to help you protect yourself and develop skills you can practice.

Self-Defense Essentials

Practical self-defense for everyday people.

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Restraint & Control

Control and restraint skills for security professionals.

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Practical wisdom for a safer, stronger life.

Survive a Shooting

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Hard-Won Wisdom

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Fighter's Mindset

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Start Here: Two Guides to Help You Enjoy Life Safely.

Stay Safe in Our Crazy World

Build a stronger safety mindset and take practical steps to protect yourself and those you love.

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Still Standing

Discover practical ways to get back up, strengthen your resilience, and keep moving forward when life gets hard.

Get Still Standing
NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Alain Burrese

I’m an author, speaker, U.S. Army veteran, and martial artist. For decades, I’ve helped people build practical skills to protect themselves, handle conflict, and respond with greater confidence when situations get difficult.

My approach brings together military experience, martial arts training, and work in security and legal mediation. Through live training, online courses, and books, my goal is simple: help you protect what matters and enjoy life safely.

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