Survival Centric

Combatives Courses by. W. Hock Hochheim

Hock’s Survival Centric


W. Hock Hochheim, military vet, police vet, and martial arts vet with several black belts is a highly respected expert in hand, stick, knife, and gun combatives (Kajukenbo and Filipino Martial Arts.) With over 53 years of experience, his unique, systematic approach to combatives survival, self-defense is praised for its effectiveness, practicality, and academic rigor. Voted by readers into the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame, his endorsements highlight his ability to hammer complex concepts in easy-to-understand material, making his training invaluable for military, police, and civilians alike. Hock’s “thought leader” methods are not only innovative and well-organized but also grounded in real-world experience, bolstered by his decades as an Army and Texas police investigator. This ensures that practitioners are best prepared both mentally and physically for any crime or war situation. His courses are sought after globally, as he teaches in 11 allied countries each year, on the road as far away as Australia for 30 years now, reflecting his unparalleled expertise and dedication to saving lives.

Enhance, improve, and correct your hand, stick, knife and gun survival training with Hock. He’s been there, done that, seen that, investigated that with 50-plus years time and grade. Attend one of his many seminars or classes by certifed instructors in 11 countries. See his free training films. Subscribe to his private training content.

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Endorsements

Tim Tackett, Master of JDK and former student of Bruce Lee
Tim Tackett

“Anything by Hock is worth having. He has a wealth of knowledge. I’ve always enjoyed how he “goes with the flow” in his seminars. They are always great! He is a great teacher.”

Col. David Hackworth. Retired military veteran and consultant.
Col. David Hackworth

US Army Retired

“Hock, great training methods. Great to work with you and on your CQC Magazine. And warmest of thanks to you, your dedication and for your brave service to our country as a soldier and a cop.”

Mike Gillette, former police chief, SWAT commander, and trainer.
Mike Gillette

Former Police Chief
U.S. Army Airborne
Former SWAT Commander
Guinness Book of World Records
Performance Trainer

No one is out there on Hock’s bandwidth. No one. Hock’s fighting skills and experience are obvious. But what is just as impressive is how he has taken a large body of practical combat knowledge and organized it.

Hock provides the progression and structure that is missing from most fighting systems. And Hock doesn’t just train you physically for survival, he trains you mentally as well. He probably has the best courses on the planet.”

Ready to take the next step?

Connect with Hock and take your training to the next level. Attend a seminar or locate a Survival Centric instructor near you.

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