Course Name
Handgun Level 1- Upper/Lower Body Integration
Level 0 gave you the pieces.
Level 1 connects them.
Stop moving. Start flowing.
Upper body and lower body, working as one.
Course Time
9am-5pm
Training Blocks
Alpha + Bravo
Progression
Water 水 · Upper/Lower Body Integration
Course Overview
THE WATER STAGE
Level 0 was Earth — solid, unmoving, the ground you build on.
Level 1 is Water. Water doesn't fight the container, it fills it. It moves without effort and it doesn't stop. That's what your body is going to learn to do with a handgun.
Every shooter who's been through Level 0 knows the fundamentals in static isolation. Grip. Stance. Sight picture. Trigger.
Level 1 is where your upper body and lower body start working together. The gun stays steady while everything under it moves.
Across the Alpha and Bravo blocks you'll work the six Level 1 skills: shooting positions, geometries of fire, turning and shooting, gear set up, multi-target engagement and barricades. Then you shoot the standard. Complete both blocks with a passing score and you are Level 1 qualified.
Training Focus
Primary Course Outcomes
Positions That Fit the Problem
Standing, kneeling, prone and back up again without losing control of the gun. You'll learn to pick the position the problem calls for and build it fast.
Angles, Turns and Awareness
Geometries of fire and turning to shoot. Know where your rounds go and what sits behind the target, and move your feet first so the gun arrives on line.
Flow From Target to Target
Multi-target engagement and barricade work, run with gear that is set up to move with you. Eyes lead, the gun follows, and your body shapes to cover.
Class Time
Alpha and Bravo Blocks
Alpha Block
9am-5pm
POSITIONS, ANGLES & TURNS
Safety Brief & Gear Check
Multiple Shooting Positions: standing, kneeling, prone and getting back up with the gun
Understanding Geometries of Fire: angles, backstops and the people around you
Turning and Shooting: 90s, 180s and turning from the holster
Alpha Standards: knowledge check and timed performance
Debrief
Qualification Required
Must have completed Handgun Level 0- The Foundation
JM Training members and active students: complete the online modules for Handgun Level 1
*Or have equal capabilities to perform
BRAVO Block
9am-5pm
GEAR, TARGETS & COVER
Safety Brief & Live Warm-Up
Proper Gear Set Up: belt, holster and magazines placed to move with you
Multi-Target Engagement: eyes lead, transitions near to far, target priority
Using Barricades: both sides, high and low, stable without crowding cover
Bravo Standards: knowledge check and timed performance
Level 1 Qualification Scoring & Debrief
Qualification Required
Must have completed Handgun Level 1 A
JM Training members and active students: complete the online modules for Handgun Level 1
*Or have equal capabilities to perform
Class Format
What to Expect in Class
Course Session
9am-5pm
Focused Skill Development
You'll leave Level 1 moving differently — and you'll be able to feel it on the very next range trip.
- Stable, repeatable hits from standing, kneeling and prone, and getting back up with the gun under control
- A working read on your angles of fire, your backstop and the people around you
- Clean 90 and 180 degree turns to the target, feet first, from the holster
- A belt and holster set up that stays put when you move
- Smooth transitions across multiple targets, with your eyes leading the gun
- The ability to work both sides of a barricade without giving up stability or cover
- Real, measured data on your own performance, and the drills to keep improving it
- A clear path into Level 2 and the rest of the JM Training curriculum
- Your Handgun Level 1 qualification once you complete A and B with a passing score
Pricing
Handgun Level 1: A, B or the A & B Bundle
Register for one block at a time, or take both and save. Level 1 qualification takes both blocks and a passing score.
- Level 1-A or Level 1-B, each: Non-members $350.00 · Pro Performance Members $175.00 · DSU Members $0.00
- A & B Bundle: Non-members $550.00 · Pro Performance Members $275.00 · DSU Members $0.00
Not a member yet? See membership options and train at member pricing.
Student Readiness
Before You Register
Handgun Level 1 Registration
You already know how to shoot standing still. Level 1 is where you learn to flow.
Reserve your spot. Both blocks run 9am-5pm at JM Training in Bourbonnais. Dates to be announced.