Mindset Lab was founded in 2009 to create and teach better strategies for self defense. All of our classes contain elements of Force on Force to allow students the opportunity to perform skills and tactics in context and under stress. We use tools such as inert blue guns, airsoft and converted pistols that fire marking rounds to offer both skill-based and scenario-based instruction. We believe that training with resisting opponents is a key element to learning what works FOR YOU rather than simply taking our instructors' word for it.
Owner and lead instructor Shay VanVlymen has taught defensive tactics for over 10 years. He is an NRA Basic Pistol Instructor and Life Member as well as a CCW license instructor for multiple states. Shay spent the last 8 years of his teaching career working for Tactical Response. He has also taken training from Andy Stanford (OPS), John Benner (TDI), South Narc (Shiv Works), Tom Givens (Rangemaster), John Farnam (DTI), David Blinder (PDT), Tony Scotti (VDI) and many others. In addition he holds armorer certifications from Barrett and Glock and for the M4/AR15 rifle.
Upcoming classes
August 22nd
Indianapolis, IN
Flashlight Combatives
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August 23rd
Indianapolis, IN
Intro to Force on Force