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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Combatives at the Lake 4/24-26/2026