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How to survive an active attacker: a public self-defense course
Most people in a crisis situation freeze at first.
You don't have to.
Crisis preparedness for individuals. In 5.5 hours, you will learn to recognize the threat of an active attacker, escape and, as a last resort, defend yourself according to the "Run - Hide - Fight" procedure. You don't need combat experience or physical training. The course is taught by former members of URNA, SOG and the 601st Special Forces Group.
Hundreds of graduates · 100% money back guarantee after the first 2 hours
Controlled simulation in a real environment
In the course you will practice the reaction, not just the theory
Practice example with an instructor
The instructor guides the participants step by step and corrects their responses.
GBH Academy does not haunt. It teaches a specific procedure for a situation under pressure.
Corporate team
A model situation will show who is in charge and who is waiting.
Institution
The program is based on the operation of the building and the roles of individual people.
The instructor corrects the reaction of each participant directly during the exercise.
We build scenarios according to the environment: school, company, office, public space.
You will take away from the course a simple procedure for the first minutes.
Choose a course for yourself, your team or institution.
View coursesYou have to think about your reaction in advance
Practical impact
A safe way out first. Then the shelter. Defense only when there is nothing else left.
In the course you will learn to react to an active attacker even without combat experience: recognize the threat, get out of the area, hide and, as a last resort, act according to the procedure Run - Hide - Fight.
- 01
Recognize the threat earlier
What to watch in space, how to read the behavior of a person with a weapon and when to stop waiting for the situation to calm down on its own.
- 02
Run when there is a way
The first good decision is to get yourself and loved ones out of range of the attack. We train orientation, direction of movement and simple agreed signals.
- 03
Hide when escape is impossible
How to block entry, silence the group, not reveal the position and prepare for the next step if the attacker finds a way in.
- 04
Fight only as a last resort
Improvisational defense is not a sport. It is a short decisive meeting that will create time for the escape or arrival of the Police of the Czech Republic.
What is the "How to Survive an Active Attacker" Course
A practical framework
First the decision
You're not strength training. You are training the first right step.
There is only one goal: recognize the situation in time, choose a safe procedure and do not panic.
What is the "How to Survive an Active Attacker" course?
Practical self-defense course for the public (5.5 hours) on how to respond to an active attacker or active shooter. Naučí vás rozpoznat hrozbu, uniknout, schovat se a v krajním případě se bránit podle postupu „Run - Hide - FightIt is based on the MV ČR methodology for protecting soft targets.
Who is the course intended for?
For individuals with no previous experience, men and women, including people over 45. Institutions and whole congregations have separate ones accredited training Active attacker.
How is it going?
Short theoretical introduction, practical training and guided model situations in a real environment. You will go through threat recognition, escape and arrival procedures Police of the Czech Republic.
How long does it take and how much does it cost?
5.5 hours (usually 10:30–16:30), price 2,990 CZK without VAT per person.
Are you looking for training for the entire church, office or company? This course is designed to individuals and the public. Pro instituce máme v rámci krizové připravenosti samostatné accredited training Active attacker (accreditation MV ČR) for educators, school management, social services, medical facilities and companies. It is based on the MŠMT 2024 Minimum Security Standard, the MV ČR methodology for the protection of soft targets and the ČSN 73 4400 standard.
The course is taught by former members of SOG, URNA and the 601st Special Forces Group
- Former members of the Rapid Deployment Unit (URNA) of the Police of the Czech Republic
- Former members of the Special Operations Unit (SOG) of the Military Police
- Former members of the 601st Special Forces Group in the Battle Group
- Foreign missions: Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Iraq
- He teaches from operational practice, not from a textbook
GBH Academy is an accredited educational institution of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (AK/I-48/2025, protection of soft targets) and a division of the Gaudete Brüder Holding group. Our training was completed by employees of the Czech Radio, the National Theatre, the Office of the Public Defender of Rights and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.
What awaits you from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Model situations
- 10:30–11:30
Introduction and theoretical framework
- 11:30–11:45
A break
- 11:45–12:45
Types of attacks and corresponding responses
- 12:45–13:00
A break
- 13:00–14:00
Tactical progression: Run – Hide – Fight
- 14:00–14:30
Lunch break
- 14:30–15:00
First on the scene: the arrival of the police
- 15:00–16:30
Model situations: controlled simulations
The simulations take place in a real environment and you play them yourself. You receive an assignment, you react, and the instructor evaluates the scenario with you. It mainly monitors the decisions, communication and coordination of several people. The timetable is indicative.
What is included in the course price?
Full-day practical course with an instructor (5.5 hours)
7,990 CZK
Manual "Self-defense in 7 scenarios" (PDF + print)
890 CZK
Online access to additional tutorial videos (lifetime)
2,990 CZK
Closed Alumni Group on WhatsApp
CZK 1,490
Certificate of Completion
CZK 490
Home Safety Checklist (PDF, 30+ points)
CZK 1,490
Total value
15,340 CZK
Your price
2,990 CZK without VAT
You save CZK 12,350 · Secure card payment · Company invoice is possible
100% money back guarantee
If after the first 2 hours course, you will not feel that the course is giving you something, we will give you back 100% of the amount on the spot. Bez dalších otázek.
What Alumni Say
Graduates
What people take away
The certainty that they will not remain standing.
Rating 5 out of 5
"I thought this kind of course wasn't for me. But the instructor delivered it in such a way that even with no experience I left with concrete skills I could use."
Martin K. · IT manager, Prague
Rating 5 out of 5
"I went there as a complete layman. I think about security in a completely different way. I know what to do. This is the most valuable thing I have invested in the last years."
Teresa M. · Doctor, Brno
Rating 5 out of 5
"I took it with my wife. We were both surprised at how practical and doable it was. No empty theory — just stuff that really works."
Andrew B. · Entrepreneur, Ostrava
Rating 4 out of 5
"As an elementary school teacher, I felt a responsibility to learn how to protect my students. The course gave me concrete practices that I immediately shared with my colleagues."
Jana H. · Teacher, Pilsen
The names of the graduates are abbreviated (first name and initial) at their request and for the protection of personal data. We will provide you with full references with a signature upon request. Write to us at bezpecnost@gbhdefence.cz.
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Prague Brno Ostrava Pilsen Ceske Budejovice Hradec Králové Liberec Olomouc
Dates and capacity are constantly changing. We will inform you of the current status by e-mail bezpecnost@gbhdefence.cz. Firemní a skupinové kurzy pro 5 a více osob domlouváme individuálně. Hledáte training Active attacker for school or office, or an overview of all courses?
Training day up close
Footage from training in a real environment: briefing, reaction training, securing space and debrief.
Frequently asked questions about the course
For CZK 2,990 you will receive 5.5 hours of training with an instructor, a manual and other materials with a total value of over CZK 15,340. For comparison: an hour of a personal trainer in Prague costs CZK 1,200.
The class does not include running, push-ups or squats. We will teach you techniques that you can do with the condition you are in now. A large part of the participants are people over 45 years old and they manage the course without any problems.
A large part of the course is devoted to this. You will learn to recognize a threat before an attack occurs and what to do once an attack is underway. We discuss shootings, cold weapon attacks, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and vehicle attacks.
If after the first 2 hours of the course you don't feel that the course is giving you anything, we will refund 100% of the amount on the spot. No further questions.
Nope. The course is for complete beginners. We will teach you procedures that work even without years of training.
Comfortable workout clothes, sports shoes, water bottle and note pad. We will take care of the rest.
Yes. Approximately 40% of our graduates are women. We adapt the techniques to different physical conditions.
Yes, we will issue an invoice to the company including VAT. If you are ordering more places, write to us about a group discount.
You can leave the place to another person or move it to another date.
A practical course for the public that lasts 5.5 hours. It will teach you how to react to an active attacker (active shooter): recognize the threat, escape, hide and, as a last resort, defend yourself according to the "Run - Hide - Fight" procedure. The course is based on the methodology of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic for the protection of soft targets. It is led by former members of the URNA Police of the Czech Republic, SOG and the 601st Special Forces Group.
For individuals with no previous experience, both men and women (approximately 40% of participants are women), including people over 45. It is also suitable for teachers, health workers or office workers who want to prepare personally for threats. We offer separate accredited Active Attacker training for entire teaching staffs and institutions.
A short theoretical introduction is followed by practical training and controlled model situations in a real environment. You will gradually go through threat recognition and de-escalation, escape tactics, improvised defense and the procedure for the arrival of the Police of the Czech Republic. It's the right decision, communication and coordination that counts, not physical fitness.
The course lasts 5.5 hours, usually from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and costs CZK 2,990 without VAT per person. The price includes training with an instructor, a manual, additional instructional videos and a certificate of completion.
It is not mandatory for individuals. Institutions have obligations: Minimum security standard MŠMT 2024, methodology MV ČR for the protection of soft targets and standard ČSN 73 4400 count on regular training of personnel for soft targets. Our accredited Active Attacker training (MV ČR accreditation) is intended for institutions.
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Most people in a crisis situation freeze at first. Practice your reaction before you need it.
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