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Urban Movement with Ed’s Manifesto

That’s right, after our incredibly successful Counter Custody class, Ed Calderon is returning to Toronto November 8/9, 2025 and we will be running Urban Movement. Class will be run in the downtown-west area of Toronto. We will be hosting Ed and getting you out there learning real world skills to help you navigate dodgy environments.

From Ed’s website:

(https://www.edsmanifesto.com/course-calendar/urban-movement-toronto-canada-nov-8th-9th )

Protecting yourself from pick pockets to escaping a foreign country as it’s collapsing, you will learn how to observe – exploit and disrupt.

The world’s most unpredictable environments aren’t always overseas—they’re often the streets we walk every day. Urban Movement, designed by renowned unconventional security specialist Ed Calderon, is a deep dive into the mindset &methods of staying one step ahead wherever you are.

Blending street-level criminology with field-proven tradecraft, this course reveals how to see the world through the eyes of a threat actor—whether it’s a pickpocket, scammer, or violent criminal—and use that perspective to sharpen your own situational awareness.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Environmental Exploitation
  • Criminology
  • Technology & Tactics
  • Surveillance & Counter-surveillance
  • And much more

Whether you’re a civilian traveler, a law enforcement professional, or a military operator, Urban Movement equips you with an adaptable framework for navigating uncertain environments.

Why Take Urban Movement?:

This is not a course about theory—it’s about experience. By training your perception, sharpening your decision-making, and practicing deception from both sides, you will learn to see the world differently. You’ll walk away with a heightened awareness, unconventional problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt in dynamic, unpredictable environments.

More than a class, this is a mindset—a way of seeing the invisible patterns in the urban landscape, and learning how to move through them

REGISTER DIRECTLY WITH ED HERE.

See you there. Stay safe and #staycrafty.

Link to sign up HERE: https://www.edsmanifesto.com/course-calendar/urban-movement-toronto-canada-nov-8th-9th

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2024: Year In Review

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.   

  • Sign up for training HERE.
  • Get your books HERE or on AMAZON.
  • Kit yourself up with our gear HERE.

Be sure to sign up to the newsletter and follow us on Instagram for the latest.

Thank you all for an incredible 2024 and see you in 2025!

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Covert Entry – Law Enforcement Restricted

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.

Stay safe & Stay Crafty out there!

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Negative Space – The AUDIO BOOK!

We are pleased to announce that that due to popular demand, our book, Negative Space: A Guide To Personal Security, is now available as an audio book on Audible and iTunes.

After receiving many messages and emails asking for an audio book version, we took the leap and had the audio book produced to make it even more accessible. It is available as a download from us directly, through Amazon/Audible and iTunes as well (links below).

Buy Direct from us HERE!

Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3ubAj7W

Amazon US: https://a.co/d/3n1B2jH

Stay Safe and #staycrafty!

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NEW – Sunday Safety & Security Skills Seminar Series (S6)

A new approach for 2024 to bring our skillsets to you in a more accessible format.

Starting in early-2024, We will begin offering 1-day Seminars, covering our legacy curriculum in a new format and making both the price point and time commitment more accessible to those with busy schedules. They will be on Sundays, during the day.

Of course, we will still plan to have our weekend-long immersive workshops, as well as Mixed-Skills classes with trusted partner instructors. We also continue to be available to be hosted to deliver these seminars to private groups.

***NOTE: We still offer RESTRICTED-LEVEL CLASSES in COVERT ENTRY and COUNTER-CUSTODY to LE/MIL/GOV organizations. Email us at [email protected] for details.***

In the meantime, we will be offering Seminars on the following topics:

  • Situational & Behavioural Awareness – S.A.F.E. (Situational Awareness For Everyone)
  • Introduction to Personal Safety & Security
  • Disaster, Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity
  • Lone-Worker Safety
  • Travel Security (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
  • Women’s Safety (Women-Only) (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
  • Introduction to Counter-Custody, Self-Rescue & Restraint Escape – (Part 1 of 2)
  • Counter-Custody, Self-Rescue & Restraint Escape – (Part 2 of 2)
  • Introduction to Lock Picking (Pt 1 of 2)
  • Physical Security and Non-Destructive Entry Methods (Pt 2 of 2)
  • The Back-Up-Bag Protocol
  • ***Stop The Bleed first aid classes (to be added to the above)***
  • And more to come!

These Seminars can be taken individually as a stand-alone or together in series towards building a wide-spectrum of skill sets. Depending on the subject matter, there will be differing ratios of theory and practical learning.

Soon, we will be listing the classes individually on our web store, with dates and seminar outlines, to sign up to.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

#staycrafty

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Mission Darkness Faraday Gear

Use Promo code TNTRADECRAFT to save on your purchase.

Mission Darkness (MOS EQUIPMENT) provides faraday electronic emissions shielding gear to protect your electronics from damage and compromise.

Their proprietary shielding fabric blocks all signals, in and out, from cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and RFID, protection.

This technology aids in passport/ID protection, wireless testing, travel data privacy, corporate information integrity, personal security, digital forensics and evidence protection. Protect your data from compromise and destruction with hard-wearing, waterproof, weatherproof and signal-proof.

It can also protect equipment from electro-magnetic pulses (EMPs) prior to, and during, disaster scenarios.

Cellphone, tablets, computers, even your car key fobs can be protected from compromise via intrusion, emmination or remote access.

Be sure to invest wisely in your Electronics security with quality products from Mission Darkness and don’t forget to use promo code TNTRADECRAFT to save on your purchase.

Use Mission Darkness gear to protect your electronics.

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The Last Page: Recoil OFFGRID Issue 46

I am very humbled to share that Recoil OFFGRID has allowed me to contribute to their magazine again – this time it was The Last Page: a book review.

The editors suggested that I review the infamous ANARCHIST COOKBOOK, and to furnish my thoughts about it to their readers.

The infamous Anarchist Cookbook

So, if you go to HERE , you can read the entire review.

THE ANARCHIST COOKBOOK REVIEW: A RECIPE FOR CONTROVERSY

OUR REVIEW OF THE INFAMOUS 1971 COMPENDIUM OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DRUGS, WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES, AND GUERRILLA TACTICS.

For those of you who have never heard of it, or ever read it, do give the review a read.

https://www.offgridweb.com/preparation/the-anarchist-cookbook-review-a-recipe-for-controversy/

Till next time, stay safe and #staycrafty.

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CTV News Spot – Festival Safety Tips

On Tuesday, June 18th, 2019, I appeared on the CTV Morning Show in Ottawa.

I was asked to comment on the shooting incident the day previous in downtown Toronto during the celebration festivities of the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Championship win. Estimates placed the crowd sizes at 1.5-2 million. It was just huge.

You can view the full clip on YouTube here. (https://youtu.be/0aQZk7VnACM)


You can also read our previous posts on similar topics below:

Safety in Crowds and During Events
Staying Safe in Crowds

To learn more, come to one of our workshops, book us for your private event or attend the German Security Conference in Toronto, Oct 18-20, 2019.

Stay tuned for info on upcoming training and follow us on Instagram and Facebook ( @truenorthtradecraft ) for the latest.

Stay Safe & stay crafty!