1. Simplicity: HTD is based on simple, instinctive, gross motor movements that can be learned quickly and applied under high stress situations. The techniques are easy to recall and execute, making them accessible to people of all fitness levels and backgrounds.

2. Versatility: The system incorporates techniques from multiple disciplines, including Kino Mutai, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Krav Maga, and military combatives, allowing practitioners to adapt to various types of threats whether armed or unarmed, standing or grounded.

3. Real-World Application: Unlike traditional martial arts, HTD is focused solely on self protection. The techniques are tested and refined to work in real life scenarios, such as muggings, home invasions, multiple attackers, street attcks or weapon related situations. Training includes scenarios based on actual incidents to prepare practitioners for the psychological and physical realities of violence.

4. Aggression and Control: HTD teaches students to harness controlled aggression, using it to overwhelm and incapacitate an attacker while maintaining situational awareness and control. The system emphasises striking vulnerable areas, weapon disarmament, and using everyday objects as improvised weapons.

5. Mental Conditioning: Recognising that the mind is as important as the body in combat situations, HTD includes mental conditioning techniques such as stress inoculation, fear management, and Tactical analysis under pressure. We train you to remain calm and focused, even in the most chaotic situations.