Intro To Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD)

Description

What would you do if you suddenly found yourself facing a potentially dangerous situation??

Would you recognize what was happening?? Would you know your options?? And could you make a good decision when time is limited??

When faced with a potential criminal encounter, your first decision can significantly influence what happens next.

Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) is an engaging, interactive training method designed to help participants strengthen their ability to recognize situations, evaluate available options, make informed decisions, and take appropriate action.

Using realistic images and scenario based exercises, students are presented with situations that challenge them to decide what they would do and why. Through guided instruction, discussion, and practical exercises, participants explore how awareness, judgment, timing, and appropriate responses contribute to personal safety.

The goal isn't simply to react faster. It's to recognize when action is necessary, make a sound first decision, and respond with confidence and purpose.

Whether you carry a firearm, carry pepper spray, or simply want to strengthen your personal safety decision making skills, this introductory course provides a welcoming, supportive environment to learn, participate, and challenge yourself.

No previous self-defense training or firearm ownership is required!!

This two hour introductory course offers an opportunity to experience the IBDD training method and discover how continued practice can help develop stronger decision making skills.

Because the goal isn't just to make a FAST decision. It's to make a GOOD decision when it matters most!!

Topics Covered

Through timed visual exercises, guided discussions, realistic scenarios, and hands on training, participants will explore:

• Introduction to Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) and the importance of making sound first decisions

• Timed visual recognition and decision making exercises using a ten-second response window

• Understanding the eight common decision options and evaluating the advantages and limitations of each

• Recognizing potential threats, environmental changes, and pre-assault indicators

• Understanding proxemics and how distance influences personal safety decisions

• Evaluating capability, available resources, and appropriate response options

Expectations and Outcomes

Students can expect an engaging, interactive, and supportive learning experience featuring timed visual exercises, realistic scenarios, guided discussions, and practical decision making activities.

Upon completion of this introductory course, participants should have a better understanding of the Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) training method and the importance of recognizing potential threats, evaluating available options, and making sound first decisions.

Students will have opportunities to practice recognizing environmental changes and pre-assault indicators, explore how distance and individual capabilities influence personal safety decisions, and develop greater confidence in their ability to assess situations and select appropriate responses.

Most importantly, participants will leave with a stronger foundation for continued personal safety education and an understanding of how additional IBDD training can further develop their decision making skills.

Each student who successfully completes this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Northpointe Training, LLC.

Our goal is not simply to help you make faster decisions, but to help you recognize the importance of making GOOD decisions when they matter most!!

Types

Basic, Church / Business - Safety / Security, Combatives / Less Lethal, In Home Defense Training, Private Classes (Group / Individual), Scenario Based Training, Seminars / Lectures, Women's Only Courses

Documentation Requirements

Participants must present a valid government issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or state identification card, at check in.

Students ages 13 and older are welcome!! Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Please Note: Participants under 18 will not be presented with scenarios requiring a decision involving lethal force and will not use training pistols during any portion of the course.

Requirements

No previous self-defense training or experience is required!!

Participants should come prepared to listen attentively, follow instructions, practice safely and diligently, and participate with a positive, receptive attitude!! 😊

• Note taking materials, if desired.

• Snacks and hydration, if desired.

• A willingness to learn, participate, and challenge yourself!!

All necessary training equipment will be provided.