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IM.P.A.C.T. is a Combative - based self - protection system (originally formed in 1992) comprising different levels / modules. One level is applicable for civilians, and forms the bulk of C.O.D.A.(public) training sessions. Other specific levels have been developed exclusively for Law Enforcement Personnel.
The concept behind the name is simple:
Immobilisation can be anything from physically immobilising an attacker by causing them injury / unconciousness to removing the fight from the attacker using verbal / psychological tactics.
Pressure may be brought against an attacker with an overwhelming onslaught of counter - attack or pre - emptive techniques, use of pressure point techniques, or again use of verbal / psychological tactics.
Control Tactics may be in respect of physical controlling or restraining an attacker or once again using verbal / psychological tactics to control / difuse a situation.
The influence of Fairbairn and Sykes (and some of their contemporaries) is prevalent throughout IM.P.A.C.T. , making it a genuinely Combative system.
IM.P.A.C.T. also draws its strategies, tactics and techniques from many other sources including aspects from the traditional martial arts systems the 4 original instructors were graded in. Those systems included; Uechi Ryu , Shotokan, Mushindo and Kyukoshinkai Karate, Feng Sau Kung Fu, Bujinkan Tai Jutsu and the rare Shinnoshindo Ryu Jiu Jitsu. Between them, the 4 instructors held the equivalent of around 15 Dan grades, and more than 100 years worth of training!
Other latter day influences mainly include various concepts and tactics from Law Enforcement and Close Protection training, teachings of both Geoff Thompson and Peter Consterdine, and practical use of pressure point methods.
All of the above makes IM.P.A.C.T. a flexible and wide - ranging system.
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