Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1 Training

Central Wyoming College will host Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1 training this spring, offering local and statewide law enforcement officers an opportunity to receive modern defensive tactics instruction focused on de-escalation, control, and injury reduction.

The five-day training will take place Monday through Friday, June 8–12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the Riverton High School wrestling room. The cost to attend is $1,500. Registration is available online here.

The program is hosted in collaboration with the Riverton Police Department and the Lander Police Department, highlighting a shared dedication to improving officer preparedness and community safety.

Gracie Survival Tactics is part of the Gracie University system, developed by the family that introduced Brazilian jiu-jitsu to the United States. The program emphasizes control-based techniques that help officers safely manage physical encounters while minimizing injury to both officers and subjects.

As agencies nationwide prioritize de-escalation strategies, this training provides practical, effective tools designed to enhance professionalism, reduce risk, and build trust in police-civilian interactions. For more information, contact the Central Wyoming College criminal justice department.