Rapid Action Tactics (RAT) Fighting System

Welcome to the RAT Fighting System—Rapid Action Tactics for real-world personal protection.

Led by Dr. Greg Vecchi—retired FBI Behavioral Science Unit Chief, hostage negotiator, U.S. Army veteran, combatives instructor, and firearms expert—RAT teaches you how to spot trouble, avoid stupid situations, talk your way out when possible, and fight your way out when necessary.

RAT is not a sport.

RAT is not a theory.

RAT is not about collecting endless techniques.

RAT is a 90% solution: a minimalist, high-percentage fighting system built around the skills most likely to work under stress, fear, fatigue, confusion, resistance, and real-world pressure.

The goal is to help people recognize danger, avert violence, de-escalate, and fight effectively:

P-RAT – Situational awareness
A-RAT – Averting violence
C-RAT – Concepts
T-RAT – Defusing
F-RAT – Unarmed combatives
S-RAT – Impact weapons
K-RAT – Edged weapons
G-RAT – Gunfighting

Subscribe now and start building your RAT skills.