The Gauntlet Course

 

RUN THE GAUNTLET — ITA’S SIGNATURE SOFT-SIM CHALLENGE
The Gauntlet is InTheater Airsoft’s signature experience — a scenario-driven course designed to test movement, accuracy, and decision-making under pressure. More than a game, it’s an immersive soft simulation that blends tactical training with the thrill of competition.

What Makes The Gauntlet Unique
No two runs of The Gauntlet are ever the same. Each event introduces new scenarios, angles, and objectives, forcing players to adapt in real time. Stages are designed to simulate plausible, high-pressure situations, creating a sense of immersion and urgency.

The Gauntlet rewards both skill and adaptability. Players are timed, scored, and evaluated on accuracy, movement, and execution — giving every run a clear standard of performance. Whether you’re testing yourself against the clock or proving yourself head-to-head, The Gauntlet delivers an experience that is challenging, repeatable, and unforgettable.

The Gauntlet

 

CHALLENGE IT.

 

ITA competition is built as a soft simulation — structured scenarios that go beyond casual skirmishes. Players face tactical challenges that require movement, accuracy, and decision-making under stress.

Self-defense stages simulate real-world confrontations with shooting distances of 3 to 20 feet, movement between positions, awkward stances, and real-time decisions under pressure. These scenarios are built to develop real-world application skills in a safe, structured format.

 

Measure It.

 

Every competition is timed and scored. Clear standards track how you perform — from precision and accuracy to stage flow and execution. This creates a repeatable way to measure progress, not just a one-off game.

Standard exercises are not scenario-based — they isolate and test fundamentals. Drawing and firing from a static position, sight alignment, strong-hand and weak-hand shooting, accuracy across distances, and controlled movement all come into play. With minimal movement and fewer targets, competitors are pushed to focus on precision.

 

Win IT.

 

Each course acts as your personal baseline — a measurable way to identify strengths, track progress, and set improvement goals. Every match brings new layouts, stage designs, and course flow, keeping the challenge fresh, realistic, and consistently engaging.

Competition at ITA isn’t about bragging rights alone. It’s about growth and skill-building. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or going head-to-head with others, every run is designed to sharpen performance and build confidence.

Gauntlet Run

SITADA Course Overview

The ITADA (In Theatre Airsoft Defensive Application) course is built on a foundation of self-defense scenarios and standardized shooting exercises. While these two categories are consistent across events, the layout, stage design, and course flow change with every match — keeping each experience fresh, realistic, and challenging.

What Makes ITADA Unique

Because stages are designed to simulate real-life dynamics, the possibilities are endless. Each event introduces new scenarios, new angles, and new decisions, making ITADA not only an excellent skill builder, but also a consistently engaging challenge.

The ITADA Course Format

Each match includes 12 total stages:

  • 6 Self-Defense Scenarios

  • 6 Standard Exercises

Self-Defense Scenarios

These stages simulate actual or possible real-world confrontations. Expect:

  • Shooting distances between 3 to 20 feet

  • Movement between firing positions

  • Awkward or non-traditional shooting stances

  • Real-time decision-making under pressure

These scenarios are designed to build real-world application skills in a controlled, safe, and structured format.

Standard Exercises

Standard exercises are not scenario-based. Instead, they are designed to isolate and test specific skills, such as:

  • Drawing and firing from a static position

  • Sight alignment and trigger control

  • Strong-hand only and weak-hand only shooting

  • Accuracy at various distances

  • Controlled movement while shooting

These stages typically include minimal movement and fewer targets, allowing competitors to measure technical proficiency.

Standard exercises are your personal baseline — a clear way to identify strengths, track progress, and target improvement areas.

Why It Matters

ITADA matches are not about physical fitness or athleticism — they’re about precision, consistency, and decision-making. The skills you build in both self-defense and standard stages are meant to carry over into everyday confidence, better match performance, and realistic use of Airsoft replicas in simulated defensive situations.