Integrative Defense Strategies
Welcome to Integrative Defense Strategies (IDS) — where science meets street reality.
Founded by Todd Fossey, IDS is known for its cutting-edge approach to self-defense, firearms integration, and personal protection. We engineer high-performance protectors through the science of human performance, decision-making, and real-world combat psychology.
Todd Fossey, Founder and Chief Instructor, is a black belt in Krav Maga, ten year/ongoing apprentice to Greg Nelson, a PFC PSOC-Certified Executive Protection Agent, and a Force Science Institute–Certified Analyst. His mission: Train Citizen Defenders to think, move, and fight under real-world pressure.
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Don’t be a gunfighter. Be a fighter with a gun.
Knife Defense on the Ground: Why Techniques Collapse Under Real Pressure (IDS APEX Lecture)
Box Opening | TitanX by Mantis
Defending In Confined Spaces for Concealed Carry | Martial Arts Legend Greg Melson vs Todd Fossey
UFC Fighter (John Castaneda) vs Concealed Carry Expert (Todd Fossey)
Fight Week at The Minnesota Martial Arts Academy
Concealed Carry Combat with World Class Killers
The Thing Most Martial Artists Overlook
Family Security and Close Protection | Contextual Strategies That Work
For Serious Armed Giardians Only - Fight IQ for CCW in Extreme Close Quarters Combat
Knife vs. Gun on the Ground | Stock Sries & Kesa
Knife vs. Gun | Concealed Carry Grappler vs. Competition Brown Belt with a Knife
Handgun Draw Prevention in Extreme Close Quarters
Knife vs Gun in Confined Spaces
Knife vs Gun | Principles vs Technique on the Ground
Blunt Force vs Gun at Full Speed
Gun vs Knife in Confined Spaces
GUN Vs. KNIFE - CHAIN WRESTLING
IDS APEX Level 2.5 Instructor Certification – Defending Aggravated Assaults for Concealed Carry
🔥 Revolutionizing Concealed Carry Training – The IDS Skool Community is Here! 🔥
Gun Vs Knife in Confined Spaces
The Reckless Handgun Training Method Everyone Wants to Ignore
Pro Tip: Weapon Mounted Lights: More Than a Tool for the Dark
Are You a Citzen Defender?
Dynamic, Integrated Firearms Training | IDS Blitz Matrix Drill