Steven Benusa

Emergency Training & Tactics

Steven Benusa is currently the lead Defensive Tactics Instructor for the jail division of the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department. He has taught corrections and law enforcement officers, military and security personnel, private investigators and fugitive recovery agents. Steve has instructed in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. Steve has experience in corporate and V.I.P. security and is also an Adjunct Instructor for Western Technical College. He is a certified instructor in:

• Principles Of Subject Control
• Defense and Arrest Tactics
• M26 and X26 Taser
• SPEAR system
• Ground defense
• Women’s self-defense

A martial arts veteran of over 27 years, Steven Benusa holds the ranks of 4th degree black belt in Kyuki-do and 2nd degree black belt in Judo. He has been a martial arts instructor since 1988 and has received several awards for his teaching ability.

Full list of Steven Benusa results

Strong technique starts with a strong stance
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A proper stance will help you keep your balance and create power while being hit, grabbed, pulled, and shoved in all directions.
The value of shadow training
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Shadow training is free, can be done anywhere, and is totally necessary for honing your tactical skills
Mastering correctional preparation: Mental, physical and emotional
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There are three aspects of strength and preperation necessary for dealing with any emergency
4 quick and easy ways to sharpen physical skills
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Tactics you can practice regularly, no matter how busy your schedule
5 strategies to prepare for hostage incidents
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With the right motivation, mindset, and training we can eliminate a commonly-found defeatist attitude among correctional professionals