After serving his country at the highest level of Elite Special Forces, Randy Turner transitioned to a leadership role integrating Combative training for people of various skillsets and professions. All members of our society deserve access to training designed to assist with personal protection by hardening the mind and body.
Randy Turner merged a series of talents into a comprehensive package specifically designed to assist our Military, Law Enforcement, Security Professional and other Government Agencies. He has also adapted his training methodology to provide for the general population. The Direct Action training philosophy implements a strict no-nonsense approach to challenge physical, mental and emotional toughness.
During his 21 years of Military service, Randy completed the first 5 years with the storied Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and 16 years as an Assaulter with Joint Task Force-2 (JTF2), within Canada’s Special Operations Forces Command. Randy was fortunate to work with some of the finest battle-tested soldiers around the world. He was employed on eight operational deployments, including stints in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Lebanon. Experiences gained through a wide spectrum of missions sets: from kill-capture missions in Afghanistan, to Close Personal Protection details for the Prime Minister of Canada. A consummate high performing professional who learned how to balance deployments, leadership roles, training and instruction and a professional MMA career. Mr. Turner played an integral role in the development and implementation of the Combative program utilized by his former Unit today.
Complementing his Military service, Randy was an active professional Mixed Martial Arts athlete for ten years, retiring from competition in 2018. During his MMA career, Randy was ranked in Canada’s Top 10, including two different weight categories (#8 at Bantamweight, and #3 at Flyweight). Randy became a Bantamweight Champion in 2012, successfully defending the title in 2013.
Additionally, Randy invests time for continued education. His main areas of enlightenment reside in Applied Sports Psychology, Human Behaviour, Organizational behaviour, Nutrition and Strength n Conditioning. He continues to learn and apply specific areas of education to complement his instructional approach.
Randy Turner is the owner and head coach at Direct Action. A company providing full spectrum combative training. Blending a mixture of skills and experiences to enhance tactical understanding and technical abilities. His humble and easy-going demeanour enables him to transfer knowledge with ease. Motivated by a thirst for learning, evolution, growth, adaptation and human connection.
Forged through trial and error, a Combative system has been designed to blend components of: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Combat Submission Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Freestyle Wrestling, Blauer Tactical System (SPEAR), Kali, Sport Shooting (IPSC) and Combat/Tactical experience.
Firearms training: In order to help other develop confidence with firearms, we bridge the gap between strengths and limitations through safe firearms training. Clients are challenged with progressive levels of firearms handling to improve effectiveness with pistols, carbine rifles and shotguns.
Direct Action Mission Statement:
Direct Action will provide a full spectrum combative approach to assist citizens with solutions to solve real world dangers. Providing physical and mental tools to perform optimally. We promote a healthy level of tribalism through actions of strength, courage, honour and respect.
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