Combatives at the Lake

A Collaborative Integrated Training Retreat

April 24–26, 2026 in Double Springs, Alabama

What is Combatives at the Lake?

Combatives at the Lake is a three-day immersive training retreat focused on integrated self-defense in a weapons-based world.

This is not a traditional seminar.

Students and instructors train, eat, and live on-site — removing logistical friction and maximizing coaching density, mat time, and real-world application.

• This environment is designed to:
• Stress-test your current skill set
• Expose gaps across disciplines
• Improve performance under pressure
• Build durable, transferable capability

It is collaborative. It is immersive. It is work.

Training Focus

Rather than siloed disciplines, this retreat emphasizes integration — how skills overlap, conflict, and succeed under pressure.

Training blocks typically include:

Armed & Unarmed Combatives

• Closing distance, clinch work, limb control
• Managing weapon access and entanglement

Defensive Firearms Application

• Safety and accountability
• Retention shooting
• Performance-based pistolcraft

Decision-Making & Survival Mindset

• Situational awareness
• Environmental problem-solving
• Adaptive movement

Tactical Medicine

• Massive hemorrhage control
• Tourniquets, pressure dressings, wound packing

Regardless of whether your background is firearms, martial arts, or general preparedness, this event connects the dots.

Instructor & Coaching Model

Combatives at the Lake operates on a collaborative instructor model.

• Some coaches teach formal blocks.
• Others participate primarily as high-level training partners.
• Many do both.

Confirmed contributors include:

Jay Martin – Jay Martin Combatives

• Retired U.S. Army Ranger | Combatives University Black Belt | 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt

Chris Magyar – The Firearms Concierge

• BJJ Purple Belt | Sambo Black Belt | Combatives University Green Belt | USPSA A-Class

Jeff Thornton – Retired U.S. Coast Guard

• Karate Black Belt | Combatives Grey Belt | Search & Rescue & wilderness background

Corey James “Panther” Richardson – Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu

• 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt | Firearms Instructor

Chris Mize - Heroes Martial Arts Academy

• 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, Civilian Tactical Phase 4 Instructor, Combat Submission Wrestling Coach

We will be adding additional coaches as they are confirmed. Specific emphasis may vary by event.

This is not a personality-driven event. It is a practitioner-driven environment.

Men and women train side by side. Capability is the standard.

What’s Included

Lodging

• On-site communal lodging
• Shared bedrooms and common areas
• Six bedrooms, permanent beds plus additional sleep options provided
• Linens included

This is a training house, not a hotel.

Meals

• Catered/shared meals prepared on site
• Multiple kitchens and outdoor cookhouse available
• Dietary needs accommodated when possible

Facilities

• Climate-controlled mat space on site
• Private outdoor range approximately 7 minutes away

Evenings

• Unstructured time for recovery, discussion, and connection
• Responsible adult beverages permitted after training concludes
  

Who Should Attend

This retreat is a strong fit for:

• Responsible, law-abiding adults serious about self-defense
• Firearms practitioners seeking context beyond the square range
• Martial artists who want weapons-aware integration
• Instructors and advanced students who value collaboration over ego
• Anyone seeking immersive training that prioritizes capability over performance

If you are looking for a passive seminar, this is not it.

What to Bring

• Training attire suitable for mat work and range work.
• Hygiene essentials.
• Concealed carry or range handgun, holster, eye/ear protection, ammunition.
• Inert soft and hard training guns and knives - IF you already have them.

Full gear list provided upon registration.

Requirements and Conduct

• Safety is non-negotiable.
• Unsafe behavior ends participation.
• Respect your training partners.
• Train within your physical limits.
• Maintain a professional training environment.
• Alcohol in moderation after training only.
• No recreational drugs.

Attendance

• Seats are intentionally limited to preserve coaching density and training quality.
  

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