Expertise I am a subject matter expert in Self Defense; both armed and unarmed. I can also provide information on general martial arts, wrestling (Greco-Roman and Folk style),and mixed martial arts.
Experience I am a licensed professional mixed martial arts athlete with second degree black belt rankings in Tae-Kwan-Do and Shurite Kempo Karate. I have taught and instructed armed and unarmed combat to numerous military and law enforcement agencies. I am the author of “Combat Application Techniques: Principles of Destruction”; a book on knife and hand to hand combat. I am also a women’s self protection instructor. I have over 24 years of experience in both wrestling and martial arts. I have more than 16 years of experience in Muy Thai kickboxing and over 11 years of experience training women , military and law enforcement.
Organizations I am a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boonville rod and gun club (Boonville New York)and the International Self Defense Association.
Publications Wiki How to, E line merchindising, Ezine articles, Authorhouse Publishing, Barnes and nobles.com, Amazon.com and Target.com
Education/Credentials I have a high school diploma, second degree black belt rank in Tae- Kwan-Do, and Kempo, brown belt rank in Jujitsu and advanced military training.
Awards and Honors 1995 American Independent Karate Association; Men's National blackbelt champion in all divisions, Bronze Star with a "v" for valor in combat.
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