Originally founded by Master Peter Ellis and Master Dirk Jaehnke to support the “ICPTA-International Close Protection Training Association” with professional Close Combat Training for Close Protection and Security Personal. Over the Years the ICPTA Close Quarter Combatives became inherent part of international based Martial Arts Schools and been successfully taught to private, military or police personal.

The ICPTA CQC welcomes individuals, trainer/instructors and schools to share experience and knowledge within the Close Combat and Martial Arts Field, regardless of background, education, style or system.

If you like to become a certified school and/or instructor for the ICPTA Close Quarter Combatives contact us via Contact Form or by Phone.