“Be Prepared. Be Confident. Be Safe.”
Problem:
In today’s world, danger doesn’t send a warning — whether it’s a violent encounter, an armed threat, or a kidnapping attempt, most people and organizations aren’t truly prepared to respond effectively under pressure.
What we do:
Rapid Response provides elite, real-world training in self-defense, Krav Maga, combat shooting, church security, and kidnap prevention, designed and led by certified tactical professionals. Our programs are hands-on, scenario-driven, and tailored to individuals, families, and teams.
Solution:
We empower you to stay calm, act decisively, and survive when it matters most. With Rapid Response, you don’t just learn to defend yourself — you learn to protect what matters most, with the confidence and skill to respond to any threat.
Rapid Response Elite Training
Experience a workout that goes beyond the gym. Our Krav Maga Fight Fitness training combines real-world self-defense with high-intensity conditioning to build strength, speed, and confidence. Every session pushes you to improve endurance, tone muscle, and sharpen mental focus — empowering you to handle life’s challenges with the mindset and resilience of a fighter.
Train Like A Fighter – Get Fit, Fast, and Fearless
Rapid Response provides specialized anti-abduction and traveler safety training for church mission teams, women, and men traveling abroad. Our programs teach situational awareness, kidnap-prevention strategies, and practical self-defense skills to help you recognize threats early and respond effectively in foreign environments.
Traveler Safety & Anti-Abduction Training
At Rapid Response, we specialize in Church Security & Defensive Tactics Seminars across Missouri, designed to prepare ministry teams, staff, and volunteers to respond confidently to real-world threats. Our training combines Krav Maga self-defense, situational awareness, and proven security strategies to protect congregations during services, events, and outreach programs.
Church Security & Defensive Tactics Seminars Across Missouri
Rapid Response partners with one of the top combat pistol instructors in the Americas to deliver elite, dynamic combat pistol instruction. Our classes blend fighting skills and marksmanship through realistic stress drills designed to push limits and train you to react effectively under duress and chaotic circumstances. Sessions emphasize practical decision-making, movement, and transitions between shooting and close-quarters fighting. Participants must possess basic shooting skills and be able to demonstrate safe firearm handling and lawful carry practices before attending.
Combat Pistol Instruction — Dynamic, Real-World Training
At Rapid Response, we understand that true safety is about more than just training—it’s about trust. That’s why we provide fully trained K9 companions who not only protect your home and family, but also bring confidence and reassurance wherever life takes you.
K9 Handler Training / Home K9 training
Safety Starts With You.
Take control of your safety with proven training that builds confidence, awareness, and life-saving skills.
MEET OUR
TRAINERS
KC James
Rapid Response Director
KC James Founded RR Security group in Costa Rica 2009. Former VIP Protection, Executive Security / anti -terrorism, Army MP, Certified Krav Maga instructor, teaching 17 yrs.
Cortney
Combatives Instructor
Cortney is certified Krav Maga instructor through CKMI, Israel
Lior
Head CKMI Instructor
Lior is the founder of Combat Krav Maga International, based in Tel Aviv, Israel
Self Defense Training
Danger is unpredictable, but your response doesn’t have to be. Our self-defense training gives you the skills, confidence, and awareness to stay safe in real-world situations.
Workplace Violence
Response/Prevention
Self
Defense
Combat
Shooting
Home
Defense
K9
Training
Travel Security
Abduction Prevention
Empower Yourself. Defend What Matters.