Self defense and standard exercises are the basis for the ITADA course, but the layout, course of fire and exercise details can differ greatly from match to match. Learn more about what makes ITADA courses unique.

One of the great things about ITADA courses is that you will rarely encounter the same stage twice. As most of the stages are drawn from events that could actually happen, the possible stages are endless. Each stage is unique and this keeps each match fresh and new with different challenges and entertainment.

THE ITADA COURSE FORMAT

Courses fall into 12 stages: 6 Self-defense scenarios and 6 Standard exercises. The self-defense scenarios are simulations of actual or possible real world confrontations.

These scenarios typically require shots from 3 – 20 feet and often require the shooter to change firing points and shoot from awkward positions. Standard exercises do not attempt to simulate a potential threat situation but are designed to test specific shooting and gun handling skills. ITADA matches offer diversity and truly test both accuracy and speed. Physical condition has very little to do with your performance in an ITADA match.

STANDARD EXERCISE FORMAT

In standard exercise stages you are required to perform the basic components of shooting such as drawing the gun, sight alignment and trigger control with out the more complex decisions and movements required in a self defensive stage.

The standard exercises are usually designed with minimal targets and require little or no movement. The key is to test specific items such as strong hand only shooting, Weak hand only shooting, simple draw and fire, accuracy at short and long ranges and basic movement while shooting.

These standard exercises help the competitor to gauge their skill level and note areas that they might need to work on improvement. They provide a base line that in important in the continued development of the core skills that not only will elevate your match performance but carry over into your daily life should you ever have find your self playing aArsoft and have to use your replica in self defense.