Martial Arts Self Defense Techniques

Welcome to Canadian Use of Force Systems

Formerly known as Underwood Systems, Canadian Use of Force Systems Inc. is a professional Use of Force and Defensive Tactics organization teaching a full range of controlled response options for Self-Protection and Use of Force considerations in public and professional environments. The modern evolution of the work of Canadian Use of Force pioneer Bill Underwood and his DEFENDO and COMBATO systems, Canadian Use of Force Systems teaches what is truly Canada's only "martial art."

So what do we teach?
Although our genesis came from the original work of Bill Underwood’s COMBATO and DEFENDO systems we do not teach these systems in their classic, historical forms as current tactical options for professionals operating in Lifesaving (Fire an EMS), Law Enforcement (Road Officer, Motorcycle Patrol, K-9, Tactical), Security, Corrections, Close Protection or Military designations. Ground breaking and highly innovative at the time of their inception, these systems (like any other of decades past) have become outdated and must be modified and evolved to meet the task specific requirements of the modern operator.

Canadian Use of Force Systems teaches high-speed Self-Protection, Control and High-Force Field Combat tactics for both professional and civilian applications governed by the following operational principles:

The Female Law Enforcement
Connection
A Training Group Dedicated to Training and Empowering Female Law Enforcement Officers...

Are you a Female Police or Security
Officer and having a difficult time with
traditional Defensive Tactics?

Female Friendly Defensive Tactics applications:

It is very common for Female Officers to experience frustration when attempting to train Defensive Tactics techniques in which their size and strength can put them at a significant disadvantage, especially when it comes to issues of self-protection. Canadian Use of Force System has a specialized program for Female Officers which assists in reinforcing OPC basics and adding entirely legally justifiable variations to assist the officer in compensating for their physical disadvantages.

3 Training Options for Female Officers:

1) Tactical Training Group Nights in Toronto or Barrie
Please see above

2) Women's Self-Protection Seminars

3) Small Group or Private Training

Visit our Reading Corner and our article entitled:
Female Officers and the current Open-Hand Defensive Tactics Model:
Is it working for them?

Preparing to become a Police Officer?
Specialized Self-Protection and Dynamic Control Certification Programs:

Are you a Student or Security Professional who would like to upgrade your skill set and resume with Use of Force Training and Certification?

Canadian Use of Force Systems Self-Protection and Dynamic Control Certification Programs:
Canadian Use of Force Systems is proud to present certificate programs for students and practitioners of the Security industry in Professional Self-Protection Training and Dynamic Control Tactics. Too often security related organizations put equipment and tools in the hands of their staff yet do not provide effective Assessment - Disengagement training. Under stress security staff need to command appropriate Self-Protection skills before they attempt to stabilize and control a subject. A lack of such skill only increases the likelihood of injury to all parties and legal liability. In a Short-Duration/ High-Retention Training Format learn principle based Defensive and Control Tactics which do not require a martial arts background. Contact us for more details.

CUFS Student Network

Would like to join a small group but don’t have a partner?

If you would like to attend a Private Session but don't have anyone to work with JUST EMAIL US and we will put you on our email list. We will email you with the contact info of others who are trying to put a group together to train. It's a simple as that. You will recieve an email letting you know when an open Training Session is going to occur and you will have a shot at getting an open spot OR to jump on board if the group is open to adding numbers.

EMAIL us if you would like to be put on a list!