Learn From Franck
Become the
Protector.
Online, one-on-one, in a group, or on the professional EPS track - every path to training under a working executive protection specialist, in one place.
Certification
Train to Be Certified.
Complete the TACT OPS Protector Program and you earn a formal certificate - issued by TACT OPS under Florida licenses A & B and signed by Franck Pala himself. Four levels, earned in order.
Level 1
Civilian To Protector
The entry point. You have made the shift from civilian to protector, with the fundamentals of close combat defensive tactics.
Take the 5-day course→Close Combat Defensive Tactics
Level 2
Protector
The foundation. You have demonstrated the skills, knowledge, and attitude of a Protector in close combat defensive tactics.
Close Combat Defensive Tactics
Level 3
Expert Protector
Advanced competence across the full syllabus - weapons, firearms, tact medic, and live scenario work under pressure.
Close Combat Defensive Tactics
Level 4
Elite Protector
The highest level. Mastery of the system and the judgment to apply it - the standard Franck holds his own operators to.
Close Combat Defensive Tactics
The Certificates
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What the Certificate Certifies
Every certificate confirms the student has successfully completed the required training and demonstrated the skills, knowledge, and attitude of a Protector - in Franck's presence, under pressure:
- ✓Close combat defensive tactics
- ✓Improvised weapons
- ✓Firearms training & strikes
- ✓CFM - Circular Footwork Mechanics
- ✓Use of weapons in defense & disarming
- ✓Basic tact medic
- ✓Life encounter situations - home invasion, road rage, carjacking
- ✓Self-defense definition & rules in application
- ✓Real-life scenarios & force-on-force training
Issued By
Tact Ops
Training. Experience. Excellence.
License
A & B - State of Florida
Instructor
Franck Pala
Program
TACTOPS Protector Program
Certificates are awarded in accordance with the curriculum and standards established by TACTOPS, State of Florida.
Level 1 Certification Course
Civilian To Protector.
Fifteen hours over five days, taught directly by Franck. You learn what actually works on the street, prove it under pressure, and leave with your Level 1 TACT OPS certificate.
15
Hours
Hands-on training
5
Days
3 hours a day
Lvl 1
Certified
TACT OPS certificate
What You Will Train
- 01The difference between the gym and the street
- 02Self-defense: the definition, how it applies, and how to articulate it
- 03Awareness
- 04CFM - Circular Footwork Mechanics
- 05Safe firearm handling
- 06Stances, and why each one matters
- 07Basic reloading
- 08Cover and concealment
- 09Rules of engagement for defensive tactics on the street
- 10Dynamic defensive tactics and shooting
- 11Force on force
- 12Disarming
- 13Basic medic
- 14Extraction to safety and the 911 call
What's Included
- ✓15 hours of instruction directly with Franck
- ✓Civilian To Protector certificate, issued by TACT OPS
- ✓Your first level on the four-level Protector path
$1,950
Full course
Secure checkout by Shopify. After you enroll, our team contacts you to schedule your five days.
The Curriculum
Everything You Train
The complete TACT OPS syllabus. Every program is built from these disciplines and tailored to your level, your risks, and your goals.
Rates & Packages
Train on Your Terms
Private and semi-private rates, monthly blocks, and full immersion camps - all taught directly by Franck.
Single Sessions
CCW License Permit
2 hrs - private or semi-private
$200
Includes certification
1-on-1 Private
1 hr block
$180
1-on-1 Private
2 hr block
$300
Monthly Packages
Hours do not roll over to the next month
1 hr
a week
$180
per month
2 hrs
a week
$350
per month
3 hrs
a week
$460
per month
4 hrs
a week
$550
per month
Full Immersion
Training Camps
2-Day Weekend Camp
$1,999
An intensive weekend, private or semi-private, with your training tailored to your needs.
Certification Included7-Day Camp
$3,599
The full immersion. A week of private or semi-private training built around your goals.
Certification IncludedWhat's Included
- ✓Certification on completion
- ✓Everything included except evening meals and flights for out-of-state attendees
- ✓Training tailored to your needs and level
- ✓Bookable year-round, subject to instructor and calendar availability
- ✓Run private or semi-private depending on the number of attendees
What to Bring
- ▸Your own gear
- ▸A belt and pants with belt loops
- ▸Holster for a Glock 19 / 17
Tell us your goals and availability and we will build the right program for you.
Ways to Train
Pick Your Path
Online Training
Train live with Franck from anywhere in the world. Real-time coaching sessions over Zoom - personalized programming, on-the-spot correction, and drills between sessions.
Explore Online Training→
Private Training
Train directly with Franck. A fully personalized curriculum - CFM, CCDS, improvised weapons, and real-world scenarios - built around your body, your risks, and your goals.
Explore Private Training→Group Training
Hands-on training for families, companies, schools, and organizations. Groups that train together protect together - scaled to any size and any experience level.
Explore Group Training→
EPS Training
Executive Protection Specialist training for aspiring and working EP agents - advance work, protective details, threat assessment, and close-combat defensive tactics.
Explore EPS Training→Go Further
More Ways to Train
Defensive Tactics on Skool
Franck's online community - drills, breakdowns, Q&A, and a network of committed protectors to keep you sharp between live sessions.
Join the Community→
Everyone Is A Protector Workshop
The hands-on self-defense workshop in Miami. No experience needed. There's no date currently scheduled - stay tuned for the next workshop.
About the Workshop→
7-Day Protectors Camp
An immersive, competition-level program for serious practitioners. Firearms, close combat, tactical medic, vehicle extraction, and more. By application only.
Apply for the Camp→