First, he or she must have a detailed understanding of the primary elements of the techniques available to incorporate in the program, how each one is commonly countered, and how other available techniques relate. Since very few instructors have actually practiced this way it may not be the case that they have enough information at their disposal to train others this way. However, that situation is quite easy to rectify. Instructors who already have the fundamentals of their techniques mastered can simply take these guidelines and work with a partner on the techniques in their own program. The practice itself will in a short time reveal the elements which work well together and which do not.
All instructors have preferences when it comes to the techniques which they select to teach.
This method gives the instructor a tool which he or she can utilize to make these decisions in a rational manner. Existing programs can often be strengthened significantly by merely adding or substituting a single technique to the repertoire. So experiment with the ideas outlined here and be creative. A positive shift in the ability of the officers on the street to effectively utilize the techniques of your program may be a result.