w/ Ace Johnson (Delta2Alpha Design)Saturday & Sunday, May 9/10, 2026 – Toronto
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We are back to training and we are thrilled to once again be bringing Ace Johnson from Delta2Alpha Design to Toronto. This time we are going to be doing a deep-dive in combatives, with a twist. Beyond “self-defence”, Cowboy Karate is an unorthodox approach to physical altercations adaptable to any environment.
In Two days: You will learn the Striking Foundation Ace wishes he learned +25yrs ago.Cowboy Karate is a High Speed – Low Drag Striking System: It is is designed from the ground up to be:
*FAST & EASY TO LEARN
*SIMPLE TO PRACTICE
*EASY TO APPLY
As a “Low Tech High Effect System Designed to deal with “The Bigger Better Bad Guy”, you will be learn how to:*Hit Hard*Control Space & Use Angles*Respond Reflexively*Engage Pre-Emptively
MOST IMPORTANTLY: The Next Time You Feel Threatened, YOU’LL HAVE A PLAN!
No Prior Training Required. If you have Prior Training we will tie into it.
Participants Will Require:*Workout Clothes & Street Clothes (Jeans, T-Shirt, Jacket or Hoodie) *Soft Soled Shoes*Mouth Guard & Groin Protection (Precautionary)*Shin Pads (Thai Style, Leather w/ Instep Protection)*Small Boxing Style Focus Mitts (Leather or Fake Leather)*Water, Snacks & A Great Attitude
That’s right – we are proud to be offering out latest book – Travelcraft – to everyone out there.
We have been working on this book for almost two years, integrating several trips and travel lessons from our own experiences both personally and professionally.
Travelcraft: The Art of Safe And Secure Travel. Real-World Risk Management for Everyday Travellers.
The purpose of this book is to provide travellers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies they need to evaluate and mitigate risks in order to stay safe while exploring the world. Drawing on insights from security professionals, travel experts, and real-world experiences, we cover a wide range of topics, from personal security and health precautions to information security in the pre, during, and post-travel phases to ensure a holistic approach to the entirety of the topic.
Stop Being a Target. Start Mastering the Art of Travelcraft.
The global travel landscape of 2026 has changed. While the world is more accessible than ever, it is also defined by high-velocity digital threats, asymmetrical security risks, and evolving geo-political instability. Most travel guides tell you where to go; Travelcraft teaches you how to get there—and back—safely.
Written by Boris Milinkovich, a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) with over 20 years of high-level security experience, this is not a book of fear—it is a manual for empowerment. From the “Rule of Stupids” to the technical nuances of digital “juice jacking,” Travelcraft provides a tripartite framework for security before, during, and after your journey.
Inside this comprehensive guide, you will discover:
The Situational Awareness Superpower: How to establish environmental “baselines” and identify anomalies before a threat manifests.
INFOSEC & Digital Hardening: Practical methods to protect your identity, including the use of “USB condoms,” Faraday pouches, and VPN lifelines for the digital nomad.
The Solo Traveler’s Edge: Specialized safety protocols for women traveling alone and students on international exchange programs.
Hotel & Transit Security: How to secure your “home away from home” using simple tools like door wedges and UDT mitigation tactics.
Emergency Preparedness: Advanced first aid essentials, “Traveler Insurance” vs. “Travel Insurance,” and exfiltration strategies for crisis situations.
Whether you are a corporate executive managing duty of care, a solo adventurer seeking a worry-free trip, or a parent sending a teen abroad, Travelcraft transforms you from a vulnerable tourist into a “hard target.”.
Travel can be a wonderfully enriching experience, offering opportunities for exploration, adventure, and personal growth. However, it also comes with inherent risks to one’s safety and well-being. This book provides a detailed guide to travel safety, equipping travelers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies they need to mitigate risks and enjoy safe and rewarding journeys.
Don’t leave your safety to chance. Grab your copy of Travelcraft today and travel with the confidence of a professional.
Grab your copy – either paperback, ebook, or both – on Amazon worldwide. And get it NOW, BEFORE you travel. Being forewarned is forearmed!
For those of you who may not know, 2025 has been an incredibly challenging year. It all started with a move that didn’t go quite as planned…and then all the turmoil that followed.
In a nutshell, due to a variety of circumstances beyond our control, we were waylaid by life’s fickle nature and find ourselves in a position where the “retail” part of our business has suffered immeasurably, and that has likewise affected everything else we do. On top of all that, our Instagram account is down. We will look to continue corresponding through our website and are looking into options on how to proceed…Me*ta doesn’t like us.
To that end, we are making the difficult decision to take a step back and re-tool, well, everything.
(Don’t worry, all orders still not shipped will be soon as we replace lost and destroyed inventory and try to fulfil orders as quickly as possible).
We will be closing the web store temporarily while we sort out our offerings and inventory. We will also be stepping back from social media and instead focus on developing new products and training for you – the real bread & butter of what we do. Gear is good, but skills are better.
We have a few projects on the go, including an upcoming new book, as well as some training courses in development. We are also exploring other ways to bring content to you.
We will keep our products (Books, audio books and e-books) on Amazon (around the world) and also ensure the TNT Storefront updates more regularly (see bottom of this post). We will continue to work with trusted partners to bring you new and innovative offerings.
Our sincere goal (and hope) is that we can come back stronger, more streamlined, and in a better place to offer you only the best training and knowledge available.
We will still continue to run classes and put out materials, but only in a very limited capacity. We will also remain open to providing private classes for groups (civilian and gov’t) to keep current and offer training to those who want or need it.
We have Ed Calderon returning to Toronto in February for Urban Movement (sign up directly with Ed), and we are delivering a module at the Home Invasion Defense Symposium being held by Full Spectrum Defense in Kitchener.
Thank you everyone for your continued support, and be sure to spread the word and get your friends to sign up for our newsletter.
Stay safe, stay crafty and cultivate resilience.
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Branded Products
Our merch store will still continue to be up and running and we have other items to add to it soon. Pick up your stuff and check back regularly.
Through all the chaos that we have been through in 2024, we look forward to the possibilities of 2025.
2024 brought with it many challenges for True North Tradecraft. Challenges and triumphs. We are humbled by all of it, and by your support, and are looking forward to some pretty great things on-tap for everyone.
In review of the year past, lets take stock of what we managed to accomplish:
We released our third book – Gut Checks & Go Bags;
Launched audiobook versions of two of our books;
This past year, we ran several seminars. We had a slew of people through, teaching Disaster Preparedness, Personal Safety & Security, along with Covert Entry.
We had the privilege of teaching Covert Entry to the RCMP ‘H Division’ ERT.
We were guests on CTV’s The Social, to discuss personal safety.
We were guests on several podcasts (incl. The Collective IG, The Secure Dad and The Distinguished Savage);
We exhibited at the National Women’s Show;
We were featured in an article in the Epoch Times, discussing preparedness;
We had a great trip through Europe and dropped several scavenger hunt NFC tags and shared safe travel tips along the way;
We did some cool collabs – more to come;
Launched our “SETEC ASTRONOMY” and “You Can’t Handcuff the Wind” stickers;
One of our articles were featured in Covert Entry Magazine Vol. 2.
…and so much more behind the scenes to deliver to everyone.
2025 will have some big things in store for everyone, including:
Training will be kicking up again, starting with two (2) seminars in February 2025 (see sign-up links in the Webstore);
A new book will be coming out in the New Year…we will be launching (sign up to the newsletter for early drop info);
We will be streamlining and cleaning up our website, webstore and inventory; and…
We will be moving. Yes, we are removing in the Spring. This will expand our ability to create content AND to host small-scale training in-house.
Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Sign up for a class. Buy a book (or all 3) and gear up.
As we end off the year, tie it off nicely by setting yourself up for success in 2025. Join us for training, starting in February, and invest in yourself and the insurance that comes with building capability and cultivating resilience.
The other week, True North Tradecraft, along with Eclectic Survival Systems, had the distinct honour of delivering a robust covert (non-destructive) entry class to Emergency Response Team (ERT) members of RCMP “H” Division and the Halifax Police Service.
This group of professionals spent two days with us, learning everything from next-level physical security to hands-on entry methodologies using the latest gear.
We even made a slight nuisance of ourselves when practicing (all approved, of course).
All in all, a fantastic time with much learned by all.
If your Unit or Team would like to learn these skills, contact us at [email protected] for a quote.
We will be atBooth # 907 (Approximately bottom-centre. See floor plan below).
We will be talking about personal safety & security, disaster preparedness and empowerment through resilience. There will be exclusive show specials, book signing, demos and releasing upcoming training opportunities.
We were interviewed in a recent article about preparedness by The Epoch Times.
Though clearly not all of my discussions were included in the final article, I would add that the message I want to convey to everyone is one of cultivating resiliency – through building mindset, knowledge, skill, supplies and community.
Keep things reasonable, keep things focused and know that while you can’t be prepared for EVERYTHING, you CAN be largely prepared for ANYTHING. Being prepared is not some crazy thing (it’s not about preparing for a zombie apocalypse), but rather to build a level of self-reliance to weather tough times (such as bad weather or unforeseen circumstances) when regular resources are facing compromise or interruption.
Being safe and being aware is an active process – one of using your senses to collect information about your environment for evaluation and action, not to spin fear. This can be taught, and once practiced, can work in the back of your mind and alert you to when you need to pay specific attention.
***BONUS: When you’re travelling, don’t trust your hotel safe. Hotels generally buy in bulk from the safe supplier and are all coded the same when they arrive at the hotel for installation. As per the manufacturer, the “master administrator code” is the same for all those safes. Rarely, if ever, are all the default and administrator codes changed (as this process involves reprogramming each individual safe manually and therefore is very time-consuming and expensive to accomplish) and therefore a quick google search for the owner’s manual of the specific safe make and model will often yield that user manual with the administrator code. (I learned this trick from our good friends at Covert Instruments & The Lock Picking Lawyer) I do this as a matter of course when I travel just to see. Almost always, it’s still the default code. I just change the code for myself and then return it to the original setting when I check out. Why is this important? Because almost all the staff will know the default code and even more than that, anyone reaching for the manual as I just described can open your safe, even with your own code on it. Use alternate methods to hide your valuables. Stay safe & #staycrafty!***
A really great opportunity to share some knowledge with the energetic live studio audience and hosts.
Thank you to everyone (hosts, and behind-the-scenes crew) who made it possible.
Want to learn more about these topics? Grab yourself copies of my Books (either on our web store or via Amazon, worldwide, in paperback, e-book and audiobook formats) and come attend one of our classes.
