ICS Close Quarters Combat combines effective techniques and strategies from martial arts and combat systems around the world, delivering practical close quarters combat training throughout New Zealand. Private training and tailored workshops are available by appointment for individuals, groups and organisations.
Close Quarters Combat (CQC) is a practical approach to personal protection that draws on techniques and principles from martial arts, military close-combat systems and defensive tactics. Training focuses on awareness, effective decision-making and physical skills for managing close-range confrontations.
Close Quarters Combat has its roots in military close-combat training, where personnel needed practical methods of responding to threats at very close range. Training historically emphasised simplicity, adaptability and the ability to act decisively under pressure.
Over time, principles from military combatives, martial arts and defensive tactics have influenced modern close quarters combat systems. These foundations continue to inform realistic training that emphasises control, effective movement and responding appropriately to changing situations.
The ICS Organisation
Integrated Combat Systems (ICS) operates under the leadership of Head Instructor Peter Sciarra, whose extensive martial arts and close-combat experience has helped establish the organisation's training standards and instructional approach.
With its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, ICS maintains an international training network, including instructors in Australia and New Zealand, who work within an established syllabus and ongoing professional development framework.
ICS Training in New Zealand
Integrated Combat Systems training in New Zealand is personally delivered by ICS Master Instructor Charlie Riley, who travels from Adelaide, Australia, to conduct private training sessions and specially arranged workshops.
Training is available throughout New Zealand by prior arrangement for individuals, private groups and organisations. Workshops are tailored to participants' experience, requirements and objectives, with scheduling coordinated in advance to accommodate international travel and training arrangements.
ICS training can be tailored to individuals and groups with different levels of experience and physical ability. Workshops focus on developing practical personal protection skills, with instruction adapted to participants' needs, capabilities and training objectives.
The ICS system incorporates striking, defensive movement, close-range control, escapes, takedown principles and responses to physical confrontation. Training is structured to develop effective techniques, situational awareness and sound decision-making under pressure.
Training aims to develop confidence through practical instruction, progressive skill development and realistic exercises. Participants learn to recognise potential threats, improve their responses to confrontation and develop greater confidence in managing challenging situations.
Private training and tailored workshops available throughout New Zealand by prior arrangement.
Answers to common questions about ICS training and workshops in New Zealand.
Integrated Combat Systems (ICS) Close Quarters Combat is a structured training system focused on practical personal protection, close-range defensive skills and responding to physical confrontation. Training includes defensive movement, striking, control techniques and situational awareness, with instruction adapted to participants' experience and objectives.
Yes. ICS private training and specially arranged workshops are available throughout New Zealand by prior arrangement. There are no regular scheduled classes or permanent ICS training premises in New Zealand. Locations and dates are coordinated according to the requirements of each workshop.
New Zealand workshops are personally delivered by ICS Master Instructor Charlie Riley, who travels from Adelaide, Australia, to conduct training. His visits are arranged in advance, allowing workshops to be planned around the needs, experience and objectives of participants.
No previous martial arts or self-defence experience is necessary. ICS training can be adapted for beginners as well as experienced martial artists. Workshop content and intensity are tailored to participants' abilities, experience and training objectives.
Contact us with your preferred location in New Zealand, the approximate number of participants and the type of training you require. We can then discuss suitable dates, workshop content, venue arrangements and costs, including the travel requirements associated with bringing the instructor from Adelaide.
Private Close Quarters Combat training and tailored workshops available throughout New Zealand by prior arrangement.
Level 10 ICS Master Instructor
Personally delivering practical, tailored instruction for individuals, private groups and organisations.
EMAIL ENQUIRIES
info@closequarterscombat.co.nzEnquire about workshop availability, suitable locations, participant numbers and training requirements.
Enquiries are handled from Adelaide, Australia.
Planning Close Quarters Combat training for yourself, a private group or an organisation?
Get in touch to discuss your training objectives, preferred location, participant numbers and potential dates. We'll work with you to develop a suitable workshop and provide information about availability, venue requirements and costs.
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Important Note: Close Quarters Combat can be both physically and mentally demanding. We recommend consulting with a healthcare professional before beginning any new training program. Our instructors are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for all skill levels, and we encourage students to train at their own pace while respecting their personal limits.
