Scout Protector Classes

"Apache Scouts were the best survivalists and trackers. They were masters of escape and evasion, stalking and countless other skills. These "other skills" included developing warrior and "protector" skills."

Course Outline

• Personal self-defense
• Safety on the trail and in the woods
• Protection of others
• Close quarter security protection
• Perimeter security
• Empty hand/weapons training - in all ranges
• Various team movement/protection drills
• Avoidance measures
• Danger recognition
• Night training
• Scout attitude/mindset
• Overcoming fears
• Tapping the "animal within"
• Protection of "principle"
• and so much more

Please Contacts George Larson at flsglomach@mac.com with any questions about the courses and
upcoming schedules.

A message from the Instructors

Dear Tracker Student,

It is an honour to have been asked by Tom to develop the Scout protector Class. This class mirrors all areas of Scout training and combines the Survival, Tracking and Awareness skills with that of an eclectic martial artist, into the Ultimate Scout! As in all Tracker classes, Tom has always placed an emphasis on developing various skills that can be applied to any situation, regardless of the environment. This course will include lectures as well as physical instruction. In an injury free and non-intimidating environment, you will learn and develop these skills.

According to Tom, the "Apache Scouts were the best survivalists and trackers. They were masters of escape and evasion, stalking and countless other skills. These "other skills" included developing warrior and "protector" skills." Grandfather taught Tom and Rick "wolverine" fighting techniques of the Scouts. This combined the use of various weapons and empty hand skill development. The Scout was that of a peacemaker, always the last one to pick up a lance. To quote Tom, "the martial and demanding physical fitness routines were not so much for war or fighting application, but it was a comfort to know that the ability was there if the need ever arose."

During this training we constantly tap the violent side of ourselves. It is by gaining control over our violent side that we can become peaceful individuals. The scouts were the eyes, ears and protectors of the camp and Tom has said repeatedly that he doesn't want anyone messing with his scouts!

As in all Tracker classes, this course is packed with a lifetime of usable information. At this class you will be exposed to a long term process of self-development and self-improvement. Success is not dependent upon physical strength and you do not have to be physically fit to attend this course. We want to extend out gratitude and appreciation to Tom for providing students with this type of training and for allowing the Protector Class to continue. Also a thanks to "Big Frank" Sherwood whose insights years ago helped to make this course a reality. (Frank was Tom's head instructor for 15 years. He and his wife Karen, also a long time instructor at the Tracker school, now run EarthwalkNorthwest.)

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Paul Bonner and George Larson and Vanessa Herbst

A Letter of Recommendation from Tom:

Dear Friends,

The Scout Class has always been close to my heart and in teaching it over the years, I have come to feel that more was needed and I wanted to expand further into the lessons of self-defense. But because of class size and time restrictions, I was unable to do so. Starting in 1994, I was able to exceed the limits I had previously set for myself in the basic Scout classes and explore the realms of what Grandfather taught Rick and I.

Now I am excited to introduce another phase of the Scout Class with the help of Paul Bonner and George and Vanesa Larson, connecting the skills I have taught and the skills they are so expert in. Since June of 1995, in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, they have been teaching a Defensive Workshop that combines a variety of martial skills and the skills of a Native Scout. Additionally, they instruct the discipline necessary for the spiritual, mental and physical capabilities of a complete Scout!

All good medicine,

Tom Brown Jr.