- TESTIMONIALS OF V-FORCE SFC -

All Testimonials are true and accurate.  Each student has had one-on-one experience with Evolved Fighting Concepts and most have prior martial arts, law enforcement and military training. 

"My opportunity to train with Tommy DiLallo and his class was brief but unforgettable.  I am a former United States Marine Corps Sergeant and have traveled the world in my eight years with the Corps but I have never before encountered a no-nonsense, straight to the point approach to self defense as I have seen in the V-Force system.  Evolved Fighting Concpts teaches strict martial principles, techniques in fighting, and the mental discipline that is so lacking in other training systems. 

Tommy has a conditioning room on the lower level of his training facility that is very well rounded. Speed bags, heavy bags, free weights, and various custom devices are pivotal in producing the muscle and endurance needed to effectively implement the techniques covered in his instruction.  Something that was also noticeable was that the ego is left at the door when you step into his training facility.  This however, does not take away from the focus and discipline needed of the students to become confident fighters.  Tommy is very approachable and acknowledging of the fact that everyone starts somewhere. His focus is to provide personal attention so that you get the most out of his class.  His diverse experience also allows for real answers to the questions students may have; all of the 'what if' scenarios.

The true testament to Tommy's teaching and techniques is their applicability in real world environments.  Tommy also actively participates in a number of Airsoft war games that put military against civilians in true to life training environments, for which he also travels nationally for MILSIM Training.  His idea of being a true combatant is obvious when you consider all of the disciplines that his instruction covers. Training with Tommy in V-Force, personal protection services, airsoft, and a multitude of physical conditioning will generate the desired result of turning anyone, whether it be a beginner or long time student, into a focused aggressor ready for 'real world' scenarios – a force to be reckoned with. "

"Brian". .. ... .New York City Police Department-Brooklyn Division

"Vinny" . .. ... .New York City Police Department-Manhattan Division

I have always told myself before I became a police officer to prepare myself for what I may encounter out there.  I trained in v-force and practiced at home and at the gym on off days, once out in the street I heard stories of the fights and have been face to face with some dangerous people who are not afraid of virtually anything.  The first benefit of EFC is the confidence it gives its "user" against hardened criminals or even low level perps.  When face to face with these guys the last thing you want to show is fear because they feed off of it, the look I give these perps sends a message to them and it says "you can try and act tough but when push comes to shove you are the one leaving with the cuffs on either on an ambulance or in the back of my car" this almost always gets the job done without punches being thrown.  I credit v-force for saving me from a nice shiner, lost teeth, or possibly being knocked out one night, I arrived on the scene of a disorderly group one night, long story short while talking to 2 males standing side by side the male on my left tries to sucker punch me and before you know it my arm was up deflecting the man's fist by knocking his forearm to the side and a punch thrown by me right into his face ending the confrontation very easily and without injury to the person that matters most, myself.  Walking into a situation with confidence is usually all that is needed to win, knowing how to use a "street smart" system such as v-force instills confidence and when things get ugly v-force is hands down the most practical and effective system I have seen and used.  You can throw round house kicks and back flip all you want with other mainstream systems out there but I guarantee you can't stand face to face with a EFC  trained fighter with 100% confidence, and that means you have already lost.

"Rich" . .. ... . New York City Police Department - Queens Division

I have been taking this system for the past 2 years and since that time I have seen how it has the ability to not only change your body but also your mind as well. The techniques practiced is simple , practical and extremely effective. I myself have used this system in real  situations and its saved my life. I have never taken a martial art that enables you to enhance your fighting abilities  as fast and as effective as this system in a very short period of time.

"Matt" . .. ... .Sgt. United States Army-Counter Intelligence-Iraqi Freedom Vet

I studied EFC for 6 months before joining the U.S. Army.  Learning directly from Master Chief Tommy DiLallo was quite a treat and an invaluable experience.  In my limited training with V-Force, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and confidence that I didn't think was possible with any martial arts/combat system.  Someday in the not so distant future I'll be in Iraq, face to face with could-be insurgents and terrorists.  The combatives the Army teaches are very basic (understandably so), but they are unfortunately not enough to realistically defend yourself in a life or death situation.   However with V-Force engrained in me, I am ready to defend myself and my battle buddies.   V-Force is a highly realistic and effective system, and it's EASY to learn.  You won't waste your time with anything unnecessary, only the tools you need to take care of business.   It instills a real aggressive, fight to win mindset.  Even as civilians in today's world, you are no longer safe wherever you go.  We all need to know how to react during any life-threatening situation.  We all need V-Force.

I've been training with Tommy DiLallo for over 4 years.  In those four years I’ve grown as a martial artist and person.  Physically, I’m leaner, stronger and more agile.  My endurance has increased as well as my discipline.  Evolved Fighting Concepts has become a way of life for me and not just a hobby.  I’ve always been a confident person but never experienced such a raised level of confidence and awareness.  Many times in martial art movies you’ll see what appears to be a 6^th sense; in EFC you will develop a sixth sense through awareness training and scenario training; it’s not magic just practice.  I enjoy cross training with other martial and reality arts.  From cross training I’ve really proven the effectiveness of EFC  training.  Week after week the more I train the more I amaze myself.

"Mike" . .. ... .Retired United States Navy

 I have only been training in Evolved Fighting Concepts for a few months. The scenario training is the closest to the real thing that I've found. When it comes to having to defend yourself against life and death attack situations, you are taught from the first day how to survive the attack. This is a complete fighting system that is totally focused on teaching actual real life defense. It has been a very rewarding experience both physically and mentally. Tommy DiLallo is a very knowledgeable and dedicated instructor I wish I would have found the EFC system sooner.