• Land Navigation 7DEC25

    Land Navigation will teach you how to read the terrain, use a map and compass, and conduct map reconnaissance to plan missions.  Learn:  Introduction to maps, compasses and other navigational toolsDifferent types of northPace countRanger beadsMap grid typesGPS coordinate typesHow so use military map protractorMeasuring distances on a mapShooting an azimuthNavigating by the sunNavigating by […]

    Free
  • Hand Grenade Theory 7NOV25

    Monarch Defense San Jose, CA, United States

    Hand Grenade Theory will give you a conceptual and historical overview of the development of modern hand grenades, when and why we use them in modern combined arms warfare, and a brief introduction to how to use them. Learn:  Common types of modern and well known historical grenades Offensive vs Defensive grenades Grenade lethality and […]

    Free
  • Self Defense Theory 10JAN26

    Monarch Defense San Jose, CA, United States

    Over the years, the most frequent requests for training have been how to protect the family in the event of a burglary or home invasion. In this class, we seek to understand how criminals think, how break-ins and burglaries happen, and how best to defend yourself with a firearm in the confines of the urban […]

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  • Advanced Combat Rifle 17JAN26

    There is no such thing as advanced training; There is only mastery of the basics. During Advanced Combat Rifle we put it all together and proof test everything that you have learned so far. Show me you have mastered all of the basics, and I will show you an advanced practitioner of the martial art […]

    Free
  • Defensive Handgun Fundamentals 24JAN26

    Monarch Defense San Jose, CA, United States

    Defensive Handgun Fundamentals is designed to deepen the student's understanding of marksmanship using a pistol or revolver. Simply, how do you make the bullet go where you want it to go? Handguns are challenging to shoot accurately and this training is crucial to help you master your tools of self defense. This class is part […]

    Free
  • Defensive Handgun Fundamentals 6FEB26

    Monarch Defense San Jose, CA, United States

    Defensive Handgun Fundamentals is designed to deepen the student's understanding of marksmanship using a pistol or revolver. Simply, how do you make the bullet go where you want it to go? Handguns are challenging to shoot accurately and this training is crucial to help you master your tools of self defense. This class is part […]

    Free
  • Firearm Safety Class 28FEB26

    Monarch Defense San Jose, CA, United States

    Welcome to Monarch Defense's Firearm Safety Class. This is a pro bono community service project led by myself, Brian Wang, and assisted by many donors and volunteers each month who have helped to make this program a lasting success. Over the last 12 years of teaching professionally, I have striven to design a thorough hands […]

    Free
  • Advanced Combat Rifle 8MAR26

    There is no such thing as advanced training; There is only mastery of the basics. During Advanced Combat Rifle we put it all together and proof test everything that you have learned so far. Show me you have mastered all of the basics, and I will show you an advanced practitioner of the martial art […]

    Free