I recently attended James Hiromasa’s seminar on Body Language: Non-verbal Precursors to Violence, and I can say without hesitation that this was one of the most valuable and engaging presentations I have experienced.
James has an incredible way of putting you at ease, while simultaneously opening your eyes to things you never noticed before. He’s funny, warm, and obviously extremely knowledgeable, and that combination makes for a truly special learning environment.
He has a rare gift for making a complex, high-stakes subject genuinely understandable and enjoyable. He wove together real-world expertise, fun humor, and clear instruction in a way that kept the entire audience leaning in from start to finish.
What set James apart, was his ability to connect with the room on a human level while never losing the weight and seriousness of the subject matter. He was funny without being distracting, informative without being overwhelming, and passionate and engaging in a way that made you want to learn more.
Our group was engaged the entire time. There was laughter, there were lightbulb moments, and there were key takeaways that I’m still thinking about days later. James doesn’t just present information. He teaches you how to see things differently.
No matter your background, this seminar had something valuable for you. James Hiromasa equips both professionals in high-risk fields and everyday individuals with the awareness and confidence to de-escalate situations and avoid violence before it happens.
Five stars without question. Thank you James, for an unforgettable seminar.
My students and I recently had the opportunity to attend a body language seminar hosted by James Hiromasa, and it was an incredibly impactful experience. His deep knowledge of nonverbal communication, combined with practical applications in self-awareness and self-defense, made the seminar not only engaging but highly relevant for anyone involved in martial arts. James has a unique ability to connect with participants of all ages and backgrounds, delivering content that is both thought-provoking and immediately applicable. His insights into reading body language and using it effectively in conflict situations are invaluable tools for students and instructors alike. I highly recommend that other martial arts schools consider hosting James Hiromasa for a seminar—your students will walk away more confident, aware, and better prepared both on and off the mat.
OUR MISSION
To build safer and healthier communities through education and training, helping our neighbors by building awareness and skill sets, as well as the ability, and permission, to get involved at any level. To put it simply, build a world where bad guys have no victims.
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OUR LINE UP
- Live In-Person Self-Defense Training from some of the nations TOP Instructors. Fully Customized.
- Fully loaded Krav Maga Self Defense Online University Video Lessons
LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
- “Awareness, Avoidance, & Action” Safety and Self-Protection Presentation
- “Non-Verbal Precursors to Violence” The body language of violence Presentation
- “De-escalation and Defense” Dealing with Anger and Rage, and defending violence if all else fails.
- “Active Threat!” The ABC’s of escaping mass-casualty attacks (active shooter, etc)
- “Civilian Use of Force” The law and your right to self-defense
- “Survival Mindset” (First Responders) Preparing to win the fight of your life
- “Winning Mindset” (Business/Keynote/Motivational) Navigating the ups and downs of business and taking a proactive approach to your success
CERTIFICATIONS
- Court Certified Expert: Lerimer County Court
- Colorado POST SME
- Force Science Institute
- CTAA: iKEW Education
- Relias Academy: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
- Krav Maga Worldwide: Master Instructor
- Krav Maga Alliance: Master Instructor
- Wingate Institute: Senior Master Instructor
- USCCA Instructor
- Tactical Krav Maga: Founders Certificate
- Broomfield County Verified Firearms Instructor
LIVE SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
A customized syllabus just for your groups needs and adressing your unique concerns for safety. De-escalation tactics, unarmed self-defense, anti-abduction, weapons defenses, OC Spray, Taser, Baton, or even Firearms Training are all available by CERTIFIED AND CREDENTIALED experts.
Delivered at your facility or at one of ours in Colorado, or at one of our network partners locations across the US.
ARREST CONTROL/DEFENSIVE TACTICS
James is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Colorado POST boards Arrest Control Tactics Committee.
This, along with being a use of force expert and a court certfied expert in training methods and instructor development for the Krav Maga system, makes James a truly uniquely qualified individual to conduct DeTac Instructor Certifications, deliver in-service or supplimental training for your agency or academy, and help develop a curriculum and training outlines for your agency.
Defensive tactics, handcuffing, searching, control holds, takedowns, edged weapon defenses, firearm retention and retrieval, long gun retention and retreival, and baton. Each syllubus is customized for the agency by thier input, or taken directly from the academy requirements in the Colorado POST manual.
“AWARENESS, AVOIDANCE, & ACTION”
The 3-steps to overcoming violence.
Delivered to HUNDREDS of diverse groups both LIVE and VIRTUALLY, this popular multi-media, interactive presentation is an educational must for safety and security training.
Situational AWARENESS, the much tossed around catch phrase of the defensive tactics industry, is rarely used correctly, seldom broken down to it’s actual components, and almost never accompanied by actionable practice. Until now.
AVOIDANCE is an integral part of self-defense, and usually thrown in as a side note like “run away if you can, but…”. Not in our training. We show you what REALLY happens when survival level stress is unexpectedly introduced into a situation, and give you practical methods to ensure your escape plan has a real chance of working.
ACTION is what is needed when it all hits the fan. And taking decisive action with a high percentage chance of favorable results takes training…don’t let anyone sell you otherwise. But there is a practical way to get training, and the long way…even a wrong way. We’ll help you wade through the options WITHOUT bias, just principles.
NON-VERBAL PRECURSORS TO VIOLENCE
It’s the science of violence. This course will focus directly on the early warning signs that someone might launch an attack, run, or simply start lying to you.
Stress releases the hormones Cortisol and Adrenaline in our bodies. These two powerful drugs, like most strong drugs, produce side effects that you can detect very early on if you know what to look for. Sometimes well before any action is taken.
The well known “Fight or Flight” survival mechanism built into our brain is basically stress on steroids (literally) and happens when someone might be getting ready to attack or flee. Knowing when someone is beginning to lapse into the survival response can give you a huge advantage in de-escalation, avoidance, or defense.
This seminar breaks down the biological response to fear, the body’s uncontrollable mechanisms triggered by it, and how they manifest outwardly for anyone to see, if they’re looking for the right things. Lot’s of video examples to practice your new super-power!
DE-ESCALATION
From calmness through violence, there is often a “cycle of aggression” that can be identified and in many cases reversed by using de-escalation tactics.
Recognizing the first stage, ANGER, and reversing it before it escalates to RAGE or VIOLENCE is key to success.
Learn to assess someones thought, emotion, and behavior to better understand the tools of de-escalation available for each encounter, and the gain vital tools for active listening, empathy, questioning, and ultimately controling behavior.
James is a De-escalation Instructor Certified by the Force Science Institute, and certified in the tactics and techniques of de-escalation by the Relias Academy in the Washington Sate Department of Health and Social Services
CIVILIAN USE-OF-FORCE
As a respected Subject Matter Expert, James Hiromasa sits on the Arrest/Control and Defensive Tactics Subject Matter Expert Commitee for the State of Colorado. Along with 20+ years of Police Training experience, James Hiromasa breaks down the civilians rights to self-defense in Colorado and when, and how much, force can be used to defend person, property, or premisis.
Using examples from case law and breaking the legal verbiage down to easy to understand analogies, the main focus is on CRS 18-1-704 “Use of physical force in defense of a person”
DISCLAIMER: James is not an attorney and this lecture is not to be construed as legal advice.
ACTIVE THREAT!
The ABC’s of surviving a mass-casualty attack, be it shooting, stabbing, or any other threat to a group of people presented in a factual and easy to understand basis.
Avoid – Barricade – Confront
Similar to the previous notion of Run-Hide-Fight, this seminar breaks down the components of the HOW, not just the WHAT. This seminar is best delivered at YOUR facility, and includes an advance walk-though for personalization of the presentation, and a walk through of your facility with participants for practical application.
The unfortunate reality is that this training is necessary for businesses, churches, and schools in today’s volitile and unpredictable environment.
SURVIVAL MINDSET
Training for First Responders and similar missions agencies
Most people enter dangerous situations already behind — because they were never taught how their brain processes threat, and what it takes to override that gap before it costs them. “Survival Mindset” is a science-backed training program built around six pillars that law enforcement, first responders, and other professionals can apply immediately, on every call, in every environment. You’ll learn how to shift from reactive to proactive thinking, how to manage sustainable vigilance without burning out, and how to build the pre-loaded programs your brain will run when the adrenal dump hits and conscious thought goes offline. You’ll understand how to work through biological chaos rather than against it, how to find your next right move when the situation is still unfolding, and how to address the psychological aftermath that follows critical incidents — what we call the Second Battle. This training doesn’t give you more techniques to memorize. It gives you a different operating system.
SURVIVAL WINNING MINDSET
The Winning Mindset: The Psychology of Winning in High-Stakes Business
When the market shifts, a crisis hits, or the floor drops out from under a business, people don’t rise to the occasion. They fall to the level of their training. In this keynote, James Hiromasa draws on more than 30 years of preparing law enforcement, first responders, and everyday people to perform under life-or-death stress, and turns it into a practical playbook for leaders and teams. He breaks down what actually happens to us under pressure: the freeze, the tunnel vision, the instinct to play “not to lose,” and then shows audiences how to break out of survival mode and shift to a growth-first, offensive footing when the stakes are highest. It is part war story, part behavioral science, and part field-tested strategy, told with humor, real footage, and the credibility of someone who has lived it.
Audiences remember the delivery as much as the message. Renee G. called him “funny, warm, and obviously extremely knowledgeable,” with a style that “kept the entire audience leaning in from start to finish.” Chad K. said “time flew by too fast,” and that his storytelling “became powerful” the moment he “linked the stories to the concepts.” Terry S., who brought James in for more than 175 code enforcement officers across multiple trainings, praised “a high energy, engaging speaker” whose passion “is infectious” and who “re-energized” a famously cynical room. And Tammy C., a corporate client since 2019, put it simply: “an exceptionally knowledgeable, passionate, and dynamic speaker” whose content “sticks.” As Renee summed it up: “James doesn’t just present information. He teaches you how to see things differently.”
ONLINE VIDEO UNIVERSITY COURSES
Top Expert Instructors break down the techniques and principles one by one, lead you through the lesson and give insights and tips to be successful in your training. Bonus lessons include drills and other exercises to build muscle memory and speed up reaction time while reducing recognition time.
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