Since 2016 GTS has been a leading provider of safety, self-defense, first aid, and CPR training services for businesses, organizations, groups, and individuals. Our comprehensive training programs are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to emergencies and protect themselves and others in various situations.
GTS offers on-site training that can be customized to meet the specific needs and requirements of our clients. Whether you're looking to enhance workplace safety, prepare for emergencies, or improve personal safety skills, our experienced instructors are here to help.
Our safety training includes courses on situational awareness, threat assessment, and risk management, while our self-defense training focuses on practical techniques for defending against physical threats. We also offer first aid and CPR training, providing participants with the skills to respond to medical emergencies and potentially save lives.
About Us
Will Matthews
Owner and Director of Training
Will has over 20 years of combined Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, EMS, Private Security, Executive Protection and Martial Arts experience which serves as the foundation for our programs. This extensive background ensures the delivery of highly effective training courses.
TrAINING
Our self-defense seminar is designed to equip participants with practical skills and strategies to protect themselves in threatening situations. Whether you're facing a physical confrontation or an attempted assault, this seminar will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to defend yourself effectively.
This course covers a range of topics, including situational awareness, assertiveness training, and physical techniques for self-defense. Participants will learn how to assess potential threats and de-escalate confrontations.
Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of self-defense principles and techniques. This seminar is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels and experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and offers a valuable opportunity to improve personal safety and self-confidence.
GTS sELF-dEFENSE
Our safety and situational awareness seminar is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to enhance personal safety in various environments. Whether you're walking alone at night, traveling to unfamiliar places, or simply going about your daily routine, this seminar will provide you with valuable insights and strategies to stay safe and vigilant.
Led by experienced safety professionals, the seminar covers a range of topics, including recognizing potential threats, understanding body language and non-verbal cues, and developing a proactive mindset towards personal safety. Participants will learn practical techniques for assessing and managing risk, as well as how to respond effectively in emergency situations.
Through interactive discussions and hands-on exercises, participants will gain a deeper understanding of safety principles and how to apply them in real-world scenarios. This seminar is suitable for individuals of all backgrounds, from students to professionals, and offers a valuable opportunity to improve personal safety and situational awareness skills.
Safety- Situational Awareness
The purpose of the courses in the First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies by learning how to care for a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. The program offers the flexibility of selecting First Aid, CPR, and AED courses for adults, children, and infants depending upon training needs. The First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning program consists of online simulation learning followed by an in-person skills session. The online portion must be complete prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with high speed internet connection. Allow at least 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the online portion. The in-class portion will last between 45 minutes and 2.5 hours depending upon the type of certification selected. Those who successfully complete the course, will receive a digital certificate valid for two years.GTS is an authorized and licensed provider of American Red Cross training.
First Aid - CPR - AED / Blended (Online + Classroom)
The purpose of the Basic Life Support (BLS) program is to ensure that healthcare providers have the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. The course emphasizes active, hands-on learning and uses scenario activities to help participants learn how to provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve an obstructed airway for adult, child, and infant patients. The Basic Life Support blended learning program consists of online videos, questions and simulation learning followed by an in-person skills session. The online portion must be complete prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with high speed internet connection. Allow at least 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. The in-class portion will last 3 hours to review the skills learned through the online modules. Those who successfully complete the course, will receive a digital certificate valid for two years. GTS is an authorized and licensed provider of American Red Cross training.
Basic Life Support / Blended (Online + Classroom)
GTS is authorized provider of the STOP THE BLEED® course which is designed for individuals interested in learning this critical lifesaving skill. The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® campaign has trained over 3 million people, including students, teachers, and community groups. Our commitment is to train anyone old enough to understand the course content and interested in learning how to STOP THE BLEED® and save a life. A bleeding injury can occur anywhere, and we often witness such incidents in the news or in our daily lives. By becoming trained in STOP THE BLEED®, you can transition from being a bystander to an immediate responder, capable of saving lives. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Stop the Bleed certificate.
Stop the Bleed
Active Shooter/Intruder Course is designed to prepare participants to respond effectively to an active shooter or intruder situation. This comprehensive course covers a range of topics, including recognizing warning signs, developing an emergency action plan, and what actions to take during an incident.
Participants will learn how to quickly assess the situation, make decisions under pressure, and evacuate or shelter in place as necessary. The course also covers how to communicate effectively with law enforcement and other first responders during an active shooter incident.
Led by experienced instructors with backgrounds in emergency response, this course provides practical, real-world advice that can help individuals stay safe in an active shooter situation. Whether you're a business owner, school administrator, or concerned citizen, this course will empower you to respond effectively to these critical incidents.
Take the first step towards ensuring your safety and the safety of those around you in an active shooter or intruder situation.
Active Shooter - Intruder
Active Shooter/Intruder and Stop the Bleed course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to
respond effectively to active shooter or intruder incidents, as well as to provide lifesaving bleeding control in
emergency situations.
The course begins with training on recognizing and responding to active shooter or intruder threats, including how to
quickly assess the situation, make decisions under pressure, and evacuate or shelter in place safely. Participants will
also learn how to communicate effectively with law enforcement during an active shooter incident.
In the Stop the Bleed portion of the course, participants will learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and how
to apply tourniquets and other bleeding control techniques to save lives.
Led by experienced instructors with backgrounds in emergency response and trauma care, this course provides
participants with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to these critical incidents. Whether you're a
healthcare professional, first responder, or concerned citizen, this course will empower you to save lives in emergency
situations.
Active Shooter - Stop the Bleed
Our Real Estate Agent Safety Course is specifically designed to equip real estate professionals with the knowledge and skills to stay safe while conducting business. This comprehensive course covers a range of topics, including situational awareness, risk assessment, and personal safety strategies.
Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to potential threats, how to safely conduct open houses and property showings, and how to protect themselves against common safety hazards. The course also covers emergency preparedness and how to handle threatening situations.
Led by experienced instructors with backgrounds in real estate and security, this course provides practical, real-world advice that can help real estate agents stay safe on the job. Whether you're a new agent looking to learn the basics of safety or an experienced agent looking to refresh your skills, this course is for you.
Schedule a class for your office and take the first step towards ensuring your safety and security in the real estate industry.
REal Estate Safety
Our handgun defense seminar is designed to provide participants with practical skills and strategies to defend against threats involving handguns. Whether you're facing a potential assailant or an active shooter situation, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively.
Led by experienced instructors with backgrounds in law enforcement and self-defense, the seminar covers a range of topics, including situational awareness, threat assessment, and defensive tactics. Participants will learn how to safely and effectively disarm an attacker, as well as how to minimize the risk of injury in high-pressure situations.
Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on drills, participants will gain a deeper understanding of handgun defense principles and techniques. This seminar is suitable for individuals of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and offers a valuable opportunity to enhance your personal safety and security skills.
Join us for this empowering seminar and take the first step towards becoming better prepared to defend yourself and others in threatening situations involving handguns.
Handgun Defense Seminar
Our knife defense seminar is designed to equip participants with essential skills to protect themselves in high-risk situations involving a knife-wielding attacker. The seminar covers a range of topics, including recognizing potential threats, maintaining situational awareness, and applying effective defensive techniques.
Participants will learn practical strategies for disarming and incapacitating attackers, emphasizing quick and decisive actions to neutralize threats. The seminar also addresses the psychological and physiological aspects of knife attacks, helping participants understand the mindset of attackers and how to respond effectively.
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience in self-defense, this seminar will enhance your ability to protect yourself and others in dangerous situations involving knives.
Knife defense seminar
We provide expert security consulting to help safeguard your business and assets. Our services include
comprehensive physical security assessments, where we evaluate your site’s vulnerabilities and recommend
tailored solutions to enhance protection. Whether you’re looking to improve security systems, assess risk, or
develop a full security strategy, our team offers the expertise to ensure your organization is secure and resilient.
Security Consulting & Physical Security AssessmentS
Our Locate Investigations service helps you track and locate individuals or assets quickly and accurately.
Whether you're seeking to find a missing person or verify the whereabouts of key personnel, we use advanced
techniques to gather reliable information.
Our Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Investigations leverage publicly available data to uncover valuable
insights. By analyzing digital footprints, social media, and other open sources, we help businesses make
informed decisions and mitigate risks. Both services are designed to deliver precise, actionable intelligence to
support your needs.
MO PI License #2020037528
Locate Investigations & Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Investigations
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Reviews
“I'd like to thank Will for coming out to present on self defense and situational awareness with our team. He did a great job taking his personal experiences and relating them to the situations we deal with daily. He was great to work and his message is invaluable. I'd recommend him speak to any team that works in potentially threatening or dangerous situations.”
Mark Schlake (Ameren)
“Will is a fantastic instructor. Every time he has been to my office for a training session, he leaves with people wanting more. He is very energetic, knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn about self defense or safety.”
Nathan Merry (Merry Real Estate)
“Guardian training systems not only met our needs of self defense training but exceeded our expectations entirely. We read on Facebook and see on the news at least once a week of emergency service workers being put into deadly situations where the crews were defenseless against their attackers. We decided to take the proactive approach and try to prepare ourselves for these possible scenarios. Having trained side by side with instructor will Matthews prior to having him teach our class, i had a pretty good idea of what to expect but was shocked at what else was brought to our classroom. The real world classroom scenarios , followed by hands on repetitive training established a solid base for further knowledge.That solid base not only set us up for further classes but also gave us the confidence needed to properly defend ourselves in everyday walks of life. I highly recommend these types of trainings to everyone! You never know what you may encounter from time to time, why not be prepared?”
Joseph Smart (EMT-P Training Officer St James Ambulance)
You don’t rise to the occasion; you rise to the level of your training.
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