SPEAR System
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| Also known as | Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response |
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| Focus | Hybrid |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Creator | Tony Blauer |
| Olympic sport | No |
| Official website | http://blauerspear.com |
The SPEAR system (an acronym for Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response) is a close quarter protection system which uses a persons reflex action in threatening situations as a basis for defence.[1] The founder, Tony Blauer, developed the SPEAR system in Canada during the 1980s.[2] It has since been adopted by several military and law enforcement agencies across the world. [citation needed]
Basic principles
The SPEAR system is not a sport, its only use is as a tool for self-defence,[3] therefore there are no rankings or competitions of any kind. The style adopts the natural reflex of a person when faced with a threatening situation, which is dubbed the startle-flinch response.
Fear Management
Fear management is one of pillars of the Spear System. The word fear is often an acronym[4] meaning any of:
- False Evidence Appearing Real
- False Expectation Appearing Real
- Failure Expected Action Required
The goal is to train the reticular cortex of the brain to recognize the most common types of ambush tactics, such as the haymaker. Fear is simulated with roleplaying attacks at high speed to cause the body’s natural startle flinch. This training, known within the system as “Know Fear,” helps students understand the physiological effects of fear, such as the adrenaline dump, sweating, auditory exclusion, and tunnel vision. Psychologically, students are taught to focus on “Goal, Action, and Result” (abbreviated GAR) to react to a [Fear#Psychology|fearful situation].
History
The SPEAR System was developed by Tony Blauer in the 1980s and was born from his "Panic Attack" subject of study that relates to the emotional and physiological aspects of sudden and unexpected violence.
The "Panic Attack" study developed into the "Be Your Own Bodyguard" program and the present day SPEAR and Personal Defense Readiness ("PDR") programs.[5]
Current usage
It has been recommended by the Association of Chief Police Officers in a Personal Safety Training Manual for the British Police, becoming the only generic system to become so adopted.[6][7] The SPEAR system is also open to civilians via the Personal Defence Readiness Program.
See also
References
- ^ "Tony Blauer Talks With Black Belt About the SPEAR (Part 1)". Black Belt. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ "Tony Blauer Talks With Black Belt About the SPEAR (Part 1)". Black Belt. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ "Tony Blauer Talks With Black Belt About the SPEAR (Part 1)". Black Belt. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ S.P.E.A.R. System Instructor Developer Program. Blauer Tactical Systems. 2016.
- ^ "Tony Blauer Talks With Black Belt About the SPEAR (Part 2)". Black Belt. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^ Jane's Police Review, issue 150307 2009
- ^ "'The United Kingdom Adopts the Blauer Tactical S.P.E.A.R. System'" policeone.com dated 20 August 2007. Recovered on 7 January 2009.
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