THANK YOU



The VATA team would like to say thank you for all of the support we have received over the past 14 years in business. We are proud of the training we have provided over those years and grateful for all of the people we've had the pleasure of working with. Due to Greg and Destin both being increasingly busy with their full-time employment, we have made the decision to officially close out the VATA era, so we will no longer be offering training through VATA. If you are looking for open-to-the-public civilian training, please look into the Guns & Gis program that Greg runs through his Jiu-Jitsu academy, Vida Jiu-Jitsu in Mandeville.

Don't stop training, but be vigilant in finding good, reputable instructors.



What we Offer



Special Operations Training


We offer specialized courses to enhance the capabilities of the modern war fighter. We offer advanced firearms packages, close quarters battle, small unit tactics, as well as non-permissive tactical vehicle training. Our subject matter expert instructors will push the limits of the already capable skills of our SOF warriors.



Law Enforcement Training


We offer a variety of custom training packages to law enforcement agencies based on their needs and mission. From enhancing their firearms training to updating and refining their SWAT tactics, VATA will help bring your agency to the forefront of policing.


Tactical Firearms Training


VATA provides cutting edge combat shooting and tactics training to law-abiding citizens, Law Enforcement, and Military. Each of our instructors is an expert in their field and they all come from either Tactical Law Enforcement teams or Military Special Operations units. We also utilize national and world champion competitive shooters as occasional adjunct instructors.


Tactical Driving Training


VATA can provide all means of high speed and evasive driving training. We utilize a group of professional driver trainers who are all current or former Auto racers. Whether it's high speed driving on a racetrack or learning to do reverse 180 turns and ramming through another blocking vehicle, VATA has got you covered.


Combatives Training


Utilizing a purpose-built combatives room as well as natural environments for role playing, our expert instructors will give you techniques to use when you are unarmed or to bridge the gap between a physical encounter to then drawing your pistol. This is not strictly Jiu Jitsu or MMA training. We incorporate utilizing improvised weapons, knives, and firearms and teach you how to survive in the street.


Home Defense Training


VATA offers courses to train law-abiding citizens how to defend their home should they ever come under a violent attack or home invasion. Our expert instructors will teach you room clearing and how to move your family to safety and defend your home.


Active Shooter Training


Whether in seminar format or through practical training scenarios, VATA offers training for businesses and individuals on the response options should you find yourself in the middle of an active shooter situation. This training can be enhanced by the use of our Simunitions Fx training guns and ammo.


Security Assessments


An expert VATA security representative will travel to your home or business and complete an in-depth assessment of the overall security and the current threat level of your location, daily operations and personnel/family. VATA will then provide you with a comprehensive report based on our findings to maximize physical and operational/daily security measures.


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Seriously. You're not too old. You're not too out of shape.



Jiu-Jitsu is literally the best self defense training you can possibly learn in conjunction with firearms training. Greg Lapin owns and operates Vida Jiu-Jitsu in Mandeville, LA, so if you are local, please come by or contact us to learn more. If you're not local, we are happy to send you academy recommendations. Particularly if you are a police officer or in the military, START TRAINING JIU-JITSU.



CONTACT US



All currently scheduled open enrollment course dates can be found on the schedule page. We offer private sessions for groups and individuals. Our locations are not open to the public. Please contact us to schedule training.












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VATA TRAINING CENTER



Mandeville, LA | Slidell, LA
Locations not open to the public. Please contact us to schedule training.