WHAT IS DARK EDGE?
DARK EDGE is built to sharpen the instincts of emerging leaders. In a full-mission immersive environment, participants are tested on rapid decision-making, team coordination, and clarity under pressure. Using mission briefs, comms planning, and live execution in the CQB Skills House, this experience extracts leadership in real time. Watch confidence rise and capability emerge.
TRAINING PHASES
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FOUNDATIONS
Weapons handling, CQB basics, and comms drills. Build confidence with core tools, language, and movement before stepping into mission mode.
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LEADERSHIP & TEAM EXERCISES
Test initiative, role clarity, and rapid execution. Teams must think fast, move decisively, and operate as one.
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MISSION RUNS
Live scenarios with rising complexity. Tactically driven, time-sensitive, and built to pressure-test everything you’ve learned.
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DEBRIEF & MENTORING
SF-trained mentors lead sharp debriefs to extract insight, reinforce clarity, and embed real-world application.
CORE DEVELOPMENT FOCUS
LEADERSHIP UNDER PRESSURE
Operate in high-pressure environments with limited intel. Step up, stay clear, and lead with intent.
COMMUNICATION EXERCISES
Sharpen clarity and control with concise briefings, disciplined comms, and high-impact debriefs.
TEAM-BUILDING DRILLS
Build trust and cohesion through shared friction. Adapt fast, move as one, and thrive under challenge.
DECISION-MAKING IN CHAOS
Develop confidence in uncertainty. Act fast, cut through noise, and lead with calm under pressure.
ADDITIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Distinguished former SF commander sharing leadership insights.
FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGE
Keep your team fuelled and focused with quality on-site catering or refreshments.
BESPOKE SCENARIO DESIGN
Tailored to reflect sector-specific challenges or corporate parallels.
ENHANCED MENTORING
Extend the learning with focused guidance from our experienced instructors.
‘ThruDark are proud to be partners with Dark Prism. We came down with some of the ThruDark team and they guys were thrust into challenging situations, which they overcame, and we ultimately grew as a team’
Anthony ‘Staz’ Stazicker
Co-founder of technical clothing brand ThruDark, former Royal Marines Commando and Special Boat Service (SBS).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Leadership teams, senior managers, or organisations looking to sharpen their edge. No military experience required.
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We can come to your location or arrange a neutral venue, depending on your needs.
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It’s a mix of mental and physical challenges, designed to push comfort zones without requiring extreme fitness. The focus is on leadership, resilience, and decision-making under pressure—not physical endurance. We tailor the intensity to suit your team.
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Absolutely. We work with you in advance to customise content based on your challenges and goals.
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All sessions are led by former special operations professionals with real-world operational and corporate experience.
