A TRICOM Collaboration Module with Samuel Chi BakerWhat you will learn

• Positional control hierarchy: which immobilizations dominate which scenarios, and why
• Strategic stalls and pins that buy time, deny strikes, and protect your weapon line
• Grabs, locks, and chokes applied as control mechanisms rather than submissions
• Weapon-assisted controls for retaining your own tools and denying access to theirs
• Layering immobilization with striking, weapon deployment, and combative movement
• Transitional dominance: how to flow between control positions without giving up the dominant frame
• Force-multiplier applications for operators facing larger or more aggressive threats

Who it is for

Law enforcement officers, military personnel, executive protection professionals, and committed civilian self-defense practitioners. Prior combatives or martial arts background recommended but not required.

About the instructor

Immobilizations for Combat Application is taught by Samuel Chi Baker, MS, REV, NCC, MAC, LPC — a former law enforcement officer, martial arts school owner, and clinical mental health professional whose work bridges hard skills and the human stress response. Samuel is a Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Kung Fu instructor, a Mental Health and Addictions Counselor, a Clinical Supervisor for LPC and LMFT interns, and an Adjunct Professor in the Counseling and Criminal Justice Departments. His background is uniquely positioned to teach control under pressure: he understands both the body mechanics and the brain chemistry of a violent encounter.

This module is presented in collaboration with TRICOM Training, which hosts the course on its platform and stands behind the curriculum.