SPRING 2026 | MIAMI PROTECTIVE SKILLS WORKSHOP
March 19–22, 2026 | 4 Days | Limited to 20 Participants

Train like your career depends on it — because it does.

This 4-day immersive Protective Skills Workshop is built for Executive Protection professionals and private security operators who are serious about advancing their careers, sharpening their skillsets, and operating at a higher professional standard.
 
This is not an introductory course.

This is career-level training designed to develop competence, confidence, and operational readiness in dynamic, real-world environments.
 
For over 10+ years, Offshore Kinetics has trained private security and executive protection professionals operating both domestically and internationally. Our 100+ alumni are actively working worldwide supporting dignitaries, corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and large-scale events.
 
This course exists to bridge the gap between being trained and being trusted.
 
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR INVESTMENT
✔️ 4 days of immersive, hands-on training
✔️ 25-pack of Gen 3 Offshore Kinetics Targets
✔️ Firearms proficiency and movement development
✔️ Medical response concepts for protective professionals
✔️ Client movement, formations, and motorcade principles
✔️ Urban operational problem-solving in live environments
✔️ Professional debrief and performance feedback
✔️ Optional training footage for professional use
✔️ Certificate of Completion
✔️ Access to the Offshore Kinetics alumni network
 
TRAINING FOCUS AREAS
Training blocks may be adjusted based on conditions, venue availability, and student performance to ensure maximum learning value.
 
Participants can expect instruction and practical application in:
Firearms fundamentals and applied movement
Decision-making under stress
Medical response considerations for protectors
Client movement and protective formations
Vehicle considerations and motorcade concepts
Team communication and coordination
Urban operations in high-traffic environments
Professional conduct, accountability, and leadership
 
IMPORTANT NOTES
Limited to 20 participants to maintain training quality
Training is physically and mentally demanding
This is a participation-based course — no observers
Curriculum is adaptive to ensure realism and relevance
Professional demeanor and safety compliance are mandatory
 
WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS
This workshop is designed to help you:
Increase your marketability and professional credibility
Operate more confidently during real protective assignments
Understand expectations from agencies, teams, and clients
Identify and correct gaps before they cost you opportunities
 
Many Offshore Kinetics alumni have gone on to:
Secure higher-level protective contracts
Join reputable teams and agencies
Operate in domestic and international environments
Transition from entry-level roles to career-grade EP work
 
If you are serious about taking your Executive Protection career to the next level, this training is a critical investment.
 
Train with intent. Operate with purpose.

Earn trust through performance.
 
WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR
This workshop is designed for individuals who are serious about advancing in the Executive Protection and private security industry.
 
This training is for:
Executive Protection professionals (active or transitioning)
Private security operators seeking higher-level assignments
Military and law enforcement professionals transitioning into EP
Operators looking to sharpen fundamentals and refine real-world application
Professionals who understand that trust, competence, and conduct drive career progression
Individuals prepared for hands-on, physically and mentally demanding training
 
If you are committed to improving performance, accountability, and professionalism — this course is built for you.
 
WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT FOR
This workshop is not designed for:
First-time firearms owners with no foundational training
Individuals looking for a “certificate-only” experience
Those unwilling to follow instruction, safety protocols, or team standards
Anyone seeking shortcuts, ego validation, or social media theatrics
Spectators or observers — everyone participates
 
This is a professional training environment, not entertainment.
 
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Michael K. Blake
 
Michael K. Blake is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Offshore Kinetics LLC, bringing nearly three decades of operational, instructional, and leadership experience across military service, law enforcement training, and private security.
 
A retired U.S. Army Senior Noncommissioned Officer, Michael has led and supported operations in complex, high-risk environments worldwide, translating that experience into practical, performance-driven training for today’s protective professionals.
 
For more than 10+ years, Michael has trained private security and Executive Protection operators operating domestically and internationally. His instruction emphasizes:
Professional conduct and accountability
Real-world applicability over theory
Clear communication and team coordination
Adaptability under stress
Standards that reflect how the industry actually operates

Michael’s students and alumni are actively deployed worldwide, supporting dignitaries, corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and major events.

His approach is direct, disciplined, and rooted in reality — preparing professionals not just to pass training, but to earn trust on assignment.