Aikichun Combat Defense Training System for Aircraft Crew

The Importance of Training Cabin Crew in Self-Defense and Arrest Techniques

In the aviation industry, cabin crew members face a wide range of potential threats that demand top-notch physical and mental preparedness. With the increasing security risks on board aircraft, from unruly passengers to physical assaults and even terrorism, it has become essential to train crew members in self-defense and arrest techniques.

Protecting the aircraft and its passengers goes beyond traditional security measures like screening and surveillance; it also involves the crew’s ability to respond effectively to immediate threats. Here lies the significance of learning self-defense, which equips crew members to defend themselves and maintain control in critical situations.

Threat Levels and Their Classification:

1. Level 1: Verbal Disruptive Behavior
   • Includes unacceptable behaviors such as yelling, swearing, or defying crew instructions.
2. Level 2: Physically Abusive Behavior
   • Involves physical assaults like hitting or attempting to harm others.
3. Level 3: Life-Threatening Behavior
   • Encompasses threats using weapons or attempts to take control of the aircraft.
4. Level 4: Attempt or Actual Breach of the Cockpit
   • Represents the most severe threats, requiring swift and decisive action to ensure the aircraft’s safety.

By training cabin crew in self-defense and arrest techniques, we ensure they are equipped to handle these risks with proficiency, enhancing the safety and security of everyone on board. These training sessions are not merely a necessity but an investment in the security and safety of air travel in an ever-changing and challenging world.

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9-Month AIKICHUN Training Plan

Quarter 1: Omega Phase

• Duration: 3 months
• Focus: Basic Learning and Preparation
• Training Modules:
  • Learning Defensive and Offensive Moves: Learn basic defense and attack moves individually with intensive drills in various situations.
  • Simulated Disruptive Passenger Handling: Training on calming disruptive passengers and rapid intervention strategies.
  • Team Coordination: Enhancing communication and coordination among crew members to ensure a unified response.

Quarter 2: Beta Phase

• Duration: 3 months
• Focus: Integration and Adaptation
• Training Modules:
  • Integrating Defensive Moves in Real-Life Scenarios: Intensive drills on incorporating acquired moves into complex scenarios mimicking real-life threats.
  • Enhancing Physical and Mental Capabilities: Training on adrenaline control, balance, and explosive power during level 3 threat encounters.
  • Rapid Adaptation Drills: Training on quickly adapting to changing field situations and modifying strategies accordingly.

Quarter 3: Alpha Phase

• Duration: 3 months
• Focus: Advanced Response and Control
• Training Modules:
  • Complex Drills and Combat Scenarios: Simulating cockpit breach situations and developing effective defensive strategies.
  • Using Safe Tools: Learning how to use simple tools and clothing for defense and controlling aggressors, aligned with aviation safety standards.
  • Arrest Techniques: Training on safe and appropriate arrest techniques for various threats.
  • Individual Threat Response: Intensive drills on handling threats individually with a focus on rapid response.
  • Team-Based Threat Response: Developing teamwork skills to handle threats in coordination with other crew members.

Methodology Highlights:

• Balance: The methodology is well-balanced between physical and mental training, ensuring comprehensive development of trainees.
• Progression: The transition between phases is designed to be gradual, effectively preparing trainees for each subsequent stage.
• Individual and Team Integration: Emphasis on developing both individual and team skills ensures an effective response to threats.

This training program is meticulously designed to prepare cabin crew members for a wide range of security threats on board, using the Aikichun methodology. The program is divided into three quarters, with intensive practical drills that enhance their physical and mental abilities to handle all threat levels effectively.