Combatives at the Lake 2026

January 23-25, 2026

Also: April 24-26, July 17-19, and October 9-11, 2026

Double Springs, Alabama

Come join us and TRAIN!

Event Registration is now OPEN!

3-day (Fri-Sun) and 1-Day (Sat only) openings are currently available.

Slots are limited, register NOW for the Jan 23-25 event!

REGISTER!

  • Armed and Unarmed Combatives

  • Defensive use of Firearms

  • Urban and Wilderness Survival

  • Tac Medicine - Control Bleeding

Resort Training Destination
Lewis Smith Reservoir

Your Coaches

  • Jay Martin

    Owner, Jay Martin Combatives
    Retired U.S. Army Ranger
    Combatives University Black Belt
    BJJ Black Belt

  • Chris Magyar

    Owner, The Firearms Concierge
    BJJ Purple Belt
    Combatives University Green Belt
    USPSA Production A-Class

  • Jeff Thornton

    Retired Coast Guard
    Combatives Grey Belt
    Search&Rescue / Survival Expert
    Martial Artist (multiple)

  • Kim Dees

    Co-Owner, Modern Martial Arts Family and Fitness Center
    Active Duty U,S, Army
    BJJ Black Belt
    Combatives University Black Belt

  • Aaron AJ Jamison

    Owner, Valkyries Austere Medical Solutions
    Retired U,S, Army
    Tactical Medicine Savant
    NREMT-P

  • Chris Mize

    Owner, Heroes Martial Arts Academy
    3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt
    Civilian Tactical (C-Tac) Instructor
    Combat Submiossion Wrestling Coach

  • Chris Bowlin

    Coach, Heroes Martial Arts Academy
    BJJ Black Belt
    Combatives University Green Belt
    MMA Coach

  • Don Bowen

    Owner, Bowen Combative Arts
    Retired U.S. Army Green Beret
    Combatives Black Belt
    BJJ (3rd) & Judo (2nd) Degree Black Belt

  • Chris Beasley

    Owner, Sidthlaw Muay Thai
    Muay Thai/JKD/Kali Instructor
    Level II Boxing Coach
    Combatives University Green Belt

  • Sam Burns

    Owner, Arsenal BJJ and Hairless Ape Conspiracy
    Retired LEO 27yrs, Vet
    BJJ Black Belt, Striking Coach

  • Corey James “Panther” Richardson

    Owner, Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu
    BJJ Black Belt
    Kickboxing Instructor

All-Inclusive Training Event

  • Sleeping

    Sleep on location with coaches and training partners in shared quarters

  • Food

    Enjoy group meals cooked in a luxury kitchen and outdoor covered cook house

  • Libations

    Responsibly enjoy adult beverages (BYOB) with your new friends, coaches and training partners.

  • Camaraderie

    Log quality downtime with people that have similar interests. Share war stories, tell tall tales or crack bad jokes.