| Course type / description | Todd Group HQ annual intake inductions are conducted every February and August. Phase 1 Basic intake induction for Dunedin/Otago residents that want to train in the most current/proven Todd systems mil CQC/MSD tactics and skills. |
| Todd Group history / services / structure / proponent training phases | The Todd Group were established in 1927 and have the longest European military CQC/MSD private specialist training provider history. We are the only such training provider in NZ. Our instructor qualification lineage and history is of no other training provider and includes instructor quals/certs from leading WWII Master-Instructors and later generations of military Master-Chief Instructors. The Todd Group are current military elite and specialist police unit’s instructors. Our civi training is based on our military courses instruction. Those that want to be trained by and under the command of a military CQC Master instructor in the most curren proven CQC/MSD make up the Todd Group rank and file. We also offer our members to apply for our other specialist courses of instruction when conducted. Close Personal Protection, Defensive Tactics, Self-Minder, D-WAR (Declare War Against Rape) If you want to be trained by NZs leaders in our field in our best of dirty tricks brigade skills and can accept orders instructions and safety practices, then apply for the upcoming intake induction. Todd systems CQC/MSD is not based on traditional fighting arts martial arts or combat sports techniques or a combination of hybridised techniques. It is a same system military combative trade-craft based on the best of our European mil CQC dirty tricks. Just like in combat and self-defence there are no gender categories weight or age group divisions so your best chances of defeating formidable aggressors is by the best of mil CQC/MSD tactics and dirty tricks. Mil CQC/MSD gives the underdog the best chance of over dog aggressor threat neutralisation. Mil CQC training to the military and in the civilian sector is our full time profession not a part time hobby. We hold the doctrine and develop the skills training packages, and as such HQ training members get their training from the trade-craft source. Read more: The History and Lineage of the Todd System of Military Close Combat Todd Group Organisation, Structure and Phases of Training |
| Course location | Todd Group HQ Dunedin NZ and Camp Todd |
| Course dates and times | Provided on intake induction acceptance |
| Course promotional / recruiting information / links | toddgroup.com and cqctimes.com |
| Course cut-off date for course to be confirmed or cancelled | February for the February Intake August for the August Intake |
| Important considerations prior to course confirm / cancel cut-off date | This training is for Dunedin/Otago residents and consists of a 2 hour training session every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm. The training terms run from February to August and August to February with fees being due in February and August. Do not apply if you will not attend as required and if you cannot take orders and instructions. Accepted applicants that do not go through with their course joining and training conditions will have any future training applications at Todd Group HQ or Todd Group depot’s declined. |
| Course joining requirements | Apply on-line meet the responsible citizen course joining conditions and requirements and tend to all the advised joining instructions. |
| Course joining special requirements | Do not apply if you are not a committed responsible individual prepared to apply yourself to all training requirements. |
| Course application / joining conditions | On acceptance attend your intake induction as per provided instructions. Attend designated weekly training sessions. Abide by all orders instructions and membership regulations and conditions. |
| Course confirmation Todd Group members | N/A |
| Course joining confirmation approval Todd Group members | N/A |
| Course joining applications new exponents | Complete all application forms including after acceptance your provided CQC code of conduct contract and attend your in-take induction as stipulated. |
| Course joining acceptance new applicants | Post your intake induction acceptance notification and on receiving your training start information action all requirements. |
| Course official forms submission / processing | Complete and return all forms on receipt as per stipulated. |
| Course additional application required material / information | If additional information is requested including a scanned copy of your passport picture page and driver’s license and or a criminal history record, please provide this on request. |
| Course acceptance requirements | Pay your course fees and action any other requests. |
| Course phases of training provision | Phase 1 Basic CQC and MSD (Close Quarters Combat/Military Self-Defence) for responsible civilians. |
| Course additional packages / modules / subjects content | Members are advised of upcoming short courses and intensive courses of instruction. |
| Course information links | toddgroup.com and cqctimes.com |
| Course participation | Quietly confident commitment, strong minded willingness and up for the physicality of mil CQC training for civilians. |
| Course code of conduct | As per course joining regulations and code of conduct contracts. |
| Primary training objectives brief | To provide exponents with Todd systems mil CQC/MSD training in the most current proven Phase 1 Basic tactics and skills. |
| Course fees new exponents | Joining fee $25.00 must be paid by all joining or re-joining members regardless of the individual’s status as an exponent proponent or instructor. Full member fees $120.00 per six months due every February and August. Reduced membership fees for students or beneficiaries’ $90.00 per six months due February and August. Combative code of conduct CD and Brain to Boot self-defence mental toughness enhancement manual/audio training exercises compulsory for all applying members $50.00. Fees must be paid on receiving invoice/statements by online banking, credit card, cash payment. Any applicant wanting to withdraw their application prior to their intake induction must do so by email to enable future training joining. |
| Course fees current Todd Group members | N/A new entry exponents intake induction |
| Course fee includes / excludes accommodation | N/A |
| Course fee includes / excludes meals | N/A |
| Course laundry information | N/A |
| Course fees payment requirements / information | Provided on application acceptance. |
| Payment of course fees options | Provided on application acceptance. |
| Course fees refunds for Todd Group HQ course cancelation | On training joining acceptance and course fee payment your position is secured and there will be no refunds provided. |
| Course refunds for pre-course or on-course withdrawals | No refunds provided and fees are not transferable. |
| Course refunds for accepted exponents that do not turn up | No refunds provided and fees are not transferable. |
| Residential course | No – weekly HQ even training sessions. |
| Non-Residential course | Yes |
| Course accommodation and meals residential attendees | N/A |
| Course meals non-residential attendees | N/A |
| Course accommodation and meals rates and payments information residential attendees | N/A |
| Course meals rates and payment requirements non-residential attendees | N/A |
| Residential courses accommodation description / information | N/A |
| Course meals information | N/A |
| Course qualifications / Certification | No certification for weekly HQ sessions training. Week long intensive courses completion certificates provided and Phase test pass certificates. |
| Course Phase test brief | Phase tests can be undertaken when the exponent has completed more than 100 hours of training sessions or a one week intensive course of instruction providing the candidate is up to the challenge. |
| Course Additional / Auxiliary training | HQ members can attend specialist short courses that they are advised of and meet the specific course joining requirements. |
| Special events | There are HQ and exported National and International training opportunities and events open to Todd Group Phase 1 members. |
| Additional activities | All members will receive advice and information. |
| Additional course expenses | CQC neck and throat protectors and female chest protectors. These are available at members rates from our Fight Times store. |
| Pre-course arrival | N/A |
| Post-course departure | N/A |
| Travel transport pre-course | N/A |
| Travel transport post-course | N/A |
| On-course transport requirements / provision | N/A |
| Airport transfers pre- and post-course | N/A |
| Non-airport pre-course pick ups | N/A |
| Non-Airport post-course drop off locations | N/A |
| On course daily local transport for non-residential attendees / pick up drop off locations | N/A |
| Public transport services pre-, during, and post-course | N/A |
| Pre-course accommodation information | N/A |
| Post course accommodation information | N/A |
| Pre-course meeting / briefing information | N/A |
| Course registration / administration requirements / information | All training/course joining information provided on acceptance. |
| Course roll call | Sign in log at HQ for every training attendance. |
| Course uniform / dress civilian exponents | As will be advised |
| Course uniform military groups | As advised |
| Uniform purchasing information | Provided when required |
| Course training kit requirements | Information provided to accepted applicants. |
| Course personal kit requirements | Information provided to accepted applicants. |
| Privacy confidentiality and security | All accepted applicants must complete CQC code of conduct contracts and abide by their contract and all other rules and regulations. No phones, cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices permitted. |
| Accepted applicants full / final information package | HQ new Phase 1 Basic exponents will be provided with start-up information. |
| Course chief instructor / instructing cadre | Geoff “Tank” Todd and HQ training team instructors and assistant instructors. |
| Course manager / course coordinators | Todd Group HQ training and admin staff. |
| Course manager / course coordinators contact information | [email protected] Ph: 03 4778902 |
| Course logistical general information | Provided to accepted applicants. |
| Todd Group resources pre-training / continuation training | www.toddgroup.com |
| Course training / testing related information | Provided on requirement/request. |
| Course recruiting | www.toddgroup.com |
| Post-course country membership option | N/A |
| Post-course Todd Group HQ membership | New members at HQ are Todd Group members. |
| Post-course Todd Group national and international depot continuation training | N/A |
| Todd Group HQ contact information | Email: [email protected] Ph: 03 4778 902 |
| Additional / Miscellaneous information | Being accepted to train in Todd systems mil CQC/MSD as a civilian is a privilege not a given right and requires all members to conduct themselves with responsibility, reliability and high integrity. The Todd Group are the oldest private specialist European military CQC/MSD training providers globally and NZs only such training providers. If you are not prepared for the required physicality and required inner resolve do not apply. Mil CQC and mil Self-Defence provides the best chance of stopping an aggressor in their tracks by best of dirty tricks brigade means and methods. It gives the underdog regardless of gender or physical attributes the best chances of winning not merely surviving. Mil CQC/MSD is not a sport or fighting art and its nothing about rules or fair play. You will be trained by military elite Master-Chief Instructor and our instructing team. If you are not committed to attending simply do not submit an application. Mil CQC/MSD training requires practical smarts and mental toughness. A willingness to partake and learn is essential. |
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