MEET PATRICK ODLE
Founder & Head Instructor

”In today's Savage Society, traditional forms of fighting and martial arts aren't enough to protect against the rampaging E.V.I.L. My solution is what I've termed Modern Combative Concepts."

Patrick Odle embodies dedication as both a teacher and a student of defense. With an extensive lineage and training background, his commitment is unmatched, and his teaching skills are exceptional. Training under Patrick doesn't merely cover the basics of one art; it fosters a deep understanding and mastery of defense techniques.

His mission revolves around nurturing capable, empowered, and mindful students, which is reflected in his teaching style. Patrick emphasizes situational response and practical skill development, equipping students to adapt and excel in an increasingly perilous world.

Patrick's expertise has led him to instruct elite units, including the Army Special Forces (Green Berets), Air Force Security Forces, Army Human Intelligence, Army Counterintelligence, and Department of Defense Intelligence Advisors.

Patrick is on the board of directors and provides training for a 501(c)(3) organization that rescues and provides after-care for victims of child trafficking.

He also teaches courses for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association and works with Fight Back Nation to train school faculty how to make a decisive plan and execute an attack on an active shooter before he knows what’s happening! Click here to read an article about a Fight Back Nation training in Park City, UT.

Patrick’s lineage includes the following instructors:

  • Felix Roiles - 5x World Champion in full contact Eskrima how to make a decisive plan and execute an attack on the attacker before he knows what is happening- Pakamut

  • Fred Mastro - Founder/Creator of Mastro Defence System

  • Ryan Spink - Krav Maga

  • Eric Nolan (Scott Leitch Lineage) - Kung Fu San Soo

  • Master Roger Huff (Bill Hulsey Lineage) - Kung Fu San Soo

His experience includes:

  • Wrestling - 10 years, including Freestyle, Greco, and Collegiate, was one of the top wrestlers in California in Collegiate and Freestyle in High School.

  • Kung Fu San Soo - Master’s Degree (8th Degree) in in 2014

  • Krav Maga - Full Military & Law Enforcement Instructor, Blackbelt in 2018

  • FMA/Kali/Eskrima - Pakamut Instructor, Awarded the positions of Director of the Filipino Martial Arts Program at Integrated Combat Systems University, was the US National Champion in full contact Eskrima, and won a place on the USA Eskrima Team at 175-190lbs (Cruiserweight).

  • MDS (Mastro Defence System) - When certifying in Belgium for MDS, he was one of 10 instructors selected out of over 200+ potential candidates. Now level 2 instructor

  • International Student - travels all over the world (now more than 10 countries) to continually develop his defense skills 

  • International Instructor - Teaches all over the world including the presidential guard in Malta

  • JKD (Jeet Kune Do), Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu and other arts

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His additional skillsets include:

  • Surveillance - Greyman tactics, team formations, radio communications, Information collection and analysis, Physical observation, Electronic monitoring, Area expertise & familiarity, Navigation, Dispatch, Vehicular surveillance, Audio/video surveillance 

  • Counter Surveillance - Identification of tracking devices, Tail spotting, Boobytrap identification, Reading body language, Choke point/fatal funnels, Environmental awareness, Identification of, listening devices , Usage of frequency jammers, Speech protection systems, RF signal detectors, Routine avoidance

  • Escape & Evasion - Lock picking, Cuff manipulation (picking & shimming), Zip tie escape, rope, tape, etc, Vehicle entry (slim Jim,bump keys), Wilderness way finding , Throwing tracks, Diversion tactics, Knot work , Improvised weapons, Stress inoculation, Edible plant identification, Water collection

  • Risk Assessment - Asset identification , Risk likelihood and impact, Cost of solutions, Cultural factors, Environmental factors, Body language que identification , Truth assessment, Economic factors, Concealed weapon identification, Vehicle inspections, Indicators of aggressive behavior, Exit point identification , Emergency countermeasure identification (fire hydrants, medical equip, first aid kits), Competence evaluation, Hazard identification

  • Threat Identification - Use of force continuum, Threat color code Liability consideration, Force proportionality, Red teaming, Data mining, Vulnerability identification , Likelihood determination, Impact analysis, Control recommendations, Violence intervention

  • Close Body Protection - Israeli & ABA methods (Ryan Spink), European methods (Fred Mastro), Adaptive executive protection for youth (Aros Mackey), Executive and youth transport. Advanced team tactics, body team and follow car protocols, Route evaluations for backup routes and threat escape plans, Vehicle entry and exit protocols

  •  CPR/First Aid - Basic CPR certificate, Utah state certified youth mental health first responder focusing on anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, social pressures, bipolar, schizophrenia, bpd, etc.., Trauma stop bleed first responder, Improvised and factory tourniquets, Prioritizing medical care/ evaluating severity