Social unrest is constant.
Homelessness has spread like wildfire.
And violent crime is at its highest rates in decades.
In these uncertain times, it's our mission to help you protect yourself and your loved ones, which makes your community safer ... and that, in turn, helps make the world a little better.
Our co-founders do this by distilling only the best and most effective concepts and techniques from their combined 60+ years of experience in martial arts, combat sports, and combatives.
Along the way, we bust martial arts myths, poke holes in common fight fallacies, and provide you with realistic yet fun and safe training.
Our Combatives Courses
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Knife Defense 1.0 Training Bundle
BundleThe Knife Defense 1.0 Training Bundle reveals what it takes to spot, avoid, and even stop an edged weapon attack — based on science-based combatives and real-life violence.
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Punch Defense 1.0 Training Bundle
BundleThis street-effective course shows you how to defend against the world's most common attack, the suckerpunch, and how to train it safely and realistically. (This is a Level 1 Flagship Course required to become a Tiga Tactics Combative™ instructor.)
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Impact Weapon Defense 1.0 Training Bundle
BundleThis science-based combatives course can help you spot, avoid, and even stop an impact-weapon attack — be it with a bat, hammer, or tire iron. This is a flagship program that makes up a part of the Tiga Tactics Combative core curriculum.
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Pistol Defense Course: Empty-Hand Protection Against a Firearm Threat
Bundle"Pistol Defense Course" is a 76-part program aimed at helping you defend yourself and your loved ones against a gun threat. It's practical and effective methods are based on biomechanics, natural movements, and footage of actual street violence.
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EDC Knife 1.0 Training Bundle
BundleThis guaranteed home study course is comprised of 71 videos (yes, seventy-one videos — almost 4 hours’ worth of content!) that will give you a comprehensive and no-BS approach to using an everyday-carry knife for defensive purposes.
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EDC Pen Training Bundle
Bundle"EDC Pen" is a 32-part online program that teaches you how to turn a mundane writing implement into an effective improvised weapon. Learn everything from how to grip it and strike with it to what types of pens are available and where to carry it.
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EDC Flashlight Training Bundle
Bundle"EDC Flashlight" is a 31-part program teaching you how to carry, deploy, and use a handheld torch as a self-defense tool. It's the first chapter in our "Daily-Carry Defense" series focused on improvised weapons.
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EDC Karambit Course
CourseA no-B.S. practical combatives course on how to select, carry, and use an everyday-carry curved blade for effective personal protection.
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Fighting Chance Combatives
CourseFighting Chance Combatives™ is a fun & effective online program for women, teens, and people of smaller stature. This 53-video home study course gives you not only the confidence but also the skills, drills, and tactics to be your own bodyguard.
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Antigrappling: Takedown Defense & Survival
BundleThis 20-part course shows you how to avoid and even stop a takedown attempt, as well how to safely fall if you do get thrown to the ground. It's a practical no-BS guide to preventing broken bones (or worse) so you can stay in the fight.
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Antigrappling II: Ground Battle
Course"Antigrappling II: Ground Battle" is the second course in our street-grappling series, detailing how you can not only survive but also fight back even if you're on your back. Its 37 videos are packed with practical techniques, skills, and drills.
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"Antigrappling III: Stand & Fight" Training Bundle
Bundle"Antigrappling III: Stand and Fight" is the third and final course in our street-grappling fundamentals program, teaching you how to safely get back to your feet and into the fight.
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Machete Fighting Course
Course"Machete Fighting" is a 25-part online course that teaches you not only the most effective but also the safest techniques when using a big blade for self-defensive. A fun and practical program that gives you what you need to train at your leisure.
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Toolbox 1.0 Course
CourseToolbox 1.0 is an innovative training course that focuses on the 4 most street-effective strikes you'll need to survive almost any violent encounter. It'll not only show how to do the techniques but also how to train them safely and progressively.
What People Are Saying
Tim MacWelch
"Self-defense shouldn't be limited to the 'best' of us, it should be for the 'rest of us. So whether you're in great shape (or not), you should still take the initiative to learn how to protect yourself and those you love — and Tiga Tactics is the best place I can recommend."
Ben Fajardo
“I have known Dr. Conrad Bui for decades, and I would consider him one of the most knowledgeable martial artists out there. He is one of the few teachers who can both perform and teach martial arts in an effective and practical way. If you are looking to learn martial arts and combatives, you need to look him up.”
Jeffrey Han
“Patrick Vuong of Tiga Tactics brings a wealth of martial arts experience paired with a practical mindset. He cuts the unnecessary fluff and gets to the methods and techniques that could one day save your life."
Doug Dickens
“I want to thank you for a great class
and for influencing me in a profound
way.... Thank you for motivating me to
get off of my rear-end and exercise my
mind, body, and spirit.“
Dr. Scott Sobel
“Dr. Conrad Bui's excellent teaching style made it easy to learn even the most advanced concepts. Whether you were a brand new beginner, a seasoned high level instructor, an outdoor enthusiast, or a prepared individual who just wanted to better protect themselves, there was something for everyone.”
Who Are We?
Dr. Conrad Bui
Co-Founder | Chief Training Officer | Chief Bone-Cruncher
- Former bar bouncer and security professional
- Guro (full instructor) in the bladed art of Kali
- Guru Tua (advanced instructor) in the bladed art of Pentjak Silat Serak
- Sigung (master-level instructor) in the bladed art of Kuntao Silat de Thouars
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and gold medalist
- Muay Thai coach at World Team USA
- 5th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and American Freestyle Karate
- Former Colorado State Champion in sport karate
- Doctor of Chiropractic
Patrick Vuong
Co-Founder | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Keyboard Monkey
- Authorized instructor in the bladed art of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali
- 2nd-Degree black belt in Lai Chung Chuan Fa
- 1st-Degree black belt in Kenpo Karate
- Certified pistol instructor
- Instructor of women's self-defense since 2008
- Former senior editor of Recoil Magazine, where he studied under former and current Special Operations Forces instructors in advanced tactical firearms, executive protection, and force-on-force training
- Former columnist for Black Belt Magazine
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Published knife reviewer since 2006
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