In 1987, Tony Blauer developed a drill based on his theory that instinctual movement is always faster than cognitive muscle memory. This process, now known as the S.P.E.A.R. System, is unique in the world of martial arts. It does not rely on memorized sets of movements. It has been designed around instinctual human behavior, making it the simplest, most natural way to protect yourself.

The S.P.E.A.R. System is a unique, genetically and behaviorally inspired self-defense course. It is the only self-defense method that fully integrates the body's reflexive responses and instinctive survival mechanisms and retunes them as weapons for offensive and defensive maneuvers.

• Spontaneous
• Protection
• Enabling
• Accelerated
• Response

S.P.E.A.R. also focuses on how to manage and overcome fear. This breakthrough research on fear management is the foundation of the S.P.E.A.R. program. It teaches the student that understanding and directing fear is the key to overcoming any obstacle in life, not just a physical attack.

S.P.E.A.R. is less a martial "art" and more of a real tactical set of defense skills that are street applicable, in the same vein as Krav Maga. It is a system of offensive and defensive moves that are designed to counteract real-life aggression, which can many times be erratic, with a "3-Dimensional" theory that creates confidence in the student on emotional, psychological and physical levels.

Along with the important physical exercises, S.P.E.A.R. also incorporates verbal defusing tactics, choice speech principles and a host of other behaviorally researched strategies designed to avoid a confrontation altogether.