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Training is never about checking a box or fulfilling a requirement.
At Train to Survive, we believe every person deserves to return to their family, their workplace, and their life feeling more confident, more aware, and better prepared than ever before..

Meet our Instructor

Terry "TJ" Miller

Founder, Instructor, and the Driving Force Behind Train to Survive

 

T.J. Miller is not just a trainer he is a force of leadership, calm under pressure, and real-world experience built over decades of working in safety, security, crisis response, and human behavior.

As a nationally recognized instructor and the creator of the ACT Protocol (Assess. Call. Treat.), T.J. has built his career on one core principle: 


Preparation saves lives and everyone deserves the tools to survive.

What truly sets him apart is his ability to take complex, high stress concepts and break them down into simple, powerful, and unforgettable training experiences that stick with people for life.

T.J.’s teaching style blends:

  • Realism without fear

  • Confidence without ego

  • Hands-on practicality over boring theory

  • Motivation that leaves people empowered, not intimidated  

From business leaders to teachers, medical staff to parents, security professionals to everyday citizens T.J. connects with audiences because he brings authenticity, passion, and a true calling to help others.

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After being in the auto industry for over 50 years and attending 100s of trainings and classes non of which I enjoyed, I had the privilege of going to one of Terrys classes. Terry presents things that makes it enjoyable to go and he gets everyone to interact.

Leo C, MI

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