HOU | Protective Skills Workshop
Presented by Offshore Kinetics
Four days of executive protection and protective operations training for professionals who want to strengthen real-world capability, sharpen decision-making under pressure, and train in a focused environment alongside experienced instructors.
Training includes firearms performance, reduced-light training, trauma response, protective movement, motorcade procedures, protective advances, operational planning, and team-based exercises.
January 21 - 24, 2027
Houston, Texas
Enrollment is limited to 24 team members.
Train in protective operations, firearms, trauma response, motorcade procedures, and executive protection skills at the Houston | Protective Skills Workshop, January 21–24, 2027. Enrollment is limited to 24 team members.
Training That Reflects
Real-World Operations
Protective professionals often operate in dynamic environments where preparation and discipline are essential.
This workshop focuses on developing skills that translate directly into operational environments.
Training includes:
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Pistol fundamentals and performance
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Reduced-light firearms training
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Trauma response and bleeding control
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Protective movement and motorcade procedures
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Team-based exercises
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Operational mindset and professional accountability
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ATAK/iTAK Intergration
Each workshop maintains a consistent training framework while incorporating guest instructors and industry partners.
No two workshops are exactly the same.
Medical Readiness
Day 2 of the retreat includes a dedicated Stop the Bleed and trauma response training block led by Dan Simmons of Black Flag International.
Participants will train using their Offshore Kinetics–branded Stop the Bleed kits produced by North American Rescue.
Each participant will leave the retreat with both the knowledge and equipment necessary to respond to life-threatening bleeding incidents.
Professional Development
Success in the protective industry requires more than technical skill.
Participants will also receive instruction on marketing and personal branding for protective professionals, helping them:
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Position themselves professionally
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Build credibility within the industry
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Expand their professional network
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Leverage training and experience for career opportunities
Stay at the Team House
Operators attending the retreat have the option to stay in the Team House.
The team house creates a shared environment where operators train together during the day and regroup in the evenings to decompress, exchange experience, and continue the conversations that don’t happen on the range.
Some of the most valuable moments of the retreat happen after the training day ends — when instructors and operators sit down together and talk through lessons learned, operational experiences, and real-world scenarios.
Team House Includes:
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Lodging for the duration of the retreat
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Shared meals with the team
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Informal evening discussions with instructors and operators
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A chance to build relationships with fellow professionals in the field
Only 12 team house spots are available.
If you want the full retreat experience, secure your spot early.
Protective Skills
You Can Apply in the Field
This workshop focuses on practical capabilities protective professionals need before, during, and after an assignment. Training is instructor-led, scenario-informed, and structured around operational application rather than theory alone.
Team members can expect instruction in:
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Pistol fundamentals, performance, and safe weapons handling
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Reduced-light firearms training
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Trauma response, hemorrhage control, and medical readiness
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Protective movement and principal walking formations
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Motorcade procedures and protective transportation considerations
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Protective advances and operational planning
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Protective intelligence awareness and pre-event assessment
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Team communication, role clarity, and decision-making under pressure
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Team-based training exercises
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Operational mindset, accountability, and professional conduct
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ATAK/iTAK integration and practical protective-operations applications
The workshop maintains a consistent training framework while allowing instructors to bring relevant experience, current operational insights, and practical lessons learned into the training environment.
Optional Pre-Retreat Training
1-Day
Combined Arms
Course
January 20, 2027
Arriving early? Add Offshore Kinetics’ one-day Combined Arms Course to your Protective Skills Workshop experience.
Combined Arms Day is designed to give Protective Skills Workshop team members additional training time before the four-day workshop begins. This focused range day helps team members reinforce weapons handling, build confidence, improve performance, and arrive prepared to train with intention throughout the Houston workshop.
Training will focus on practical firearms performance, transitions, weapons handling, accuracy, movement, and decision-making in a controlled training environment.
Protective Skills Workshop Team-Member Rate: $300
(Standalone Course Value: $500)
The $300 Combined Arms rate is available only to approved team members enrolled in the HOU | Protective Skills Workshop.
WHAT OUR ALUMNI HAS TO SAY -
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Owner/Project Manager | Michael Blake
Michael Blake is a 29-year veteran of the U.S. Army, law enforcement, and private sector, bringing deep expertise in protective operations and training to Offshore Kinetics. As a former U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, Michael has led and executed operational support for high-profile clients and complex venues worldwide, including brands like Formula 1 and Google. His extensive experience spans challenging environments such as Baghdad, Mosul, Haiti, and the Balkans, where he specialized in advanced mobility, protective tactics, and training program development. Known for delivering precision-focused, adaptive solutions in demanding environments, Michael’s leadership sets the standard for Offshore Kinetics’ mission-driven approach.
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29-year veteran (U.S. Army SFC, law enforcement, private sector) with expertise in protective operations and training
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Led missions in Baghdad, Mosul, Haiti, and the Balkans, specializing in advanced mobility and protective tactics
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Trusted by global brands like Formula 1 and Google for high-profile event and venue support
Security Professional & Firearms Instructor | Jarrett Cox
Jarrett is an experienced security professional and firearms instructor with a strong background in executive protection and tactical operations. He has extensive experience training and operating in high-stress environments, ensuring students gain confidence and mission-ready skills while maintaining safety.
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U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran
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Iraqi police liaison and State Department WPS (Constellis)
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Practical, scenario-based firearms and protective instruction
Lead Medical Consultant | Dan Simmons
Dan is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and 18D Special Forces Medical Sergeant with extensive experience operating in high-threat environments around the world. With multiple combat deployments and a background in trauma care, small unit tactics, and mission planning under pressure, he brings a disciplined operational mindset and advanced medical capability to protective teams.
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Retired U.S. Army Green Beret | 18D Special Forces Medical Sergeant
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Multiple combat deployments with expertise in trauma care, small unit tactics, and crisis response
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Co-Founder of Black Flag International supporting high-risk protective operations
Protective Operations Instructor | Colleen Weatherspoon
Colleen Weatherspoon is a Criminal Investigator–Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Atlanta Regional Office. She brings more than 15 years of protective-operations experience supporting senior Department of Health and Human Services officials and high-level dignitaries.
Her operational background includes protective advances, protective intelligence assessments, motorcade operations, executive movement, protective formations, team leadership, and coordination with federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners.
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Former local lead protection-detail agent for CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky
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More than 15 years supporting protective operations for senior HHS officials and dignitaries
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Experience in protective advances, motorcade operations, protective formations, and operational planning
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FLETC Protective Service Operations Training Program graduate
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Federal Use of Force Instructor and NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
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Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, defensive tactics, trauma, CPR, and AED training
Investment
Early Bird Tuition – $1,100 (Expires May 15, 2026)
Full Value Tuition – $1,500
Optional Add-Ons:
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Workshop Ammo – +$320
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Team House – +$1,000
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Team House + Workshop Ammo - +$1,320
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1-Day Combined Arms Course – $300 (Full Value: $400)
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1-Day Combines Arms Course + Ammo - $1,192
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Team House + 1-Day Combined Arms Course - $1,300
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Team House + 1-Day Combined Arms Course + Ammo - +$2,192
Get on the Roster
The HOU | Protective Skills Workshop brings together operators from across the industry for four days of focused training and collaboration.If you are serious about strengthening your capability within the protective profession, this retreat was built for you.
Enrollment is limited to 24 team members.