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How do you know when you can really trust a martial arts instructor? What makes a martial artists really qualified? These are sample questions that I can help answer for you. I can answer any questions regarding martial arts instruction, programs, disciplines, fitness, and tactics. I can also answer questions regarding self-defense for women, security training, and personal security tactics.

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Desiring to continue his personal studies in Asian cultures and customs, A.J. resided in Japan for almost a decade, earning black belts in Aikido, Jui-Jitsu Submission Fighting, Combative Weapons, and Ninpo Taijitsu. He also founded a mixed martial art called Total Fighting Concepts that is now being taught across America. A.J. is also a Certified Instructor in the women's self-defense program, BACK OFF! and was also the first BACK OFF! instructor to be awarded the title of Advanced Instructor. A.J. has also completed bodyguard training through the International Bodyguard Association. During his time in Japan, A.J. continually conducted personal protection services to celebrities and VIPs. He has directed security for individuals at numerous high-profile functions in Tokyo, Japan and Shanghai, China. A.J. has been featured in both the Armed Forces Network Radio and T.V. stations overseas and has also been featured in many articles for the Stars and Stripes newspaper for his accomplishments with martial arts in the U.S. Armed Forces community. A.J. has also given demonstrations to colleges, university departments, and R.O.T.C. detachments in America educating kids on Asian warrior culture and traditions. A.J. has been a part of several response teams for kidnap, ransom, and extortion operations in Asia, Europe, North and South America. He has conducted threat assessments, has taught hand-to-hand combat, aggressor neutralization, and reconnaissance methods and procedures to U.S. Law Enforcement, U.S. Military Police, and U.S. Military Special Operations members. A.J. is an expert in martial arts, combatives, and weapons, especially bladed weaponry.

Organizations
Martial Arts Unlimited Association - Founder and Director United States Martial Arts Association - Member Progressive Martial Arts Association - Member International Bodyguard Association - Member

Education/Credentials
In 2005, A.J. graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree receiving the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities for his high academic achievements and the college’s Aviation Leadership Award for his outstanding ability to motivate and lead others. Currently, A.J. is director for the Martial Arts Unlimited Association where he manages training schools all over the world. He is also a current member of the International Bodyguard Association. A.J. continues to provide security consulting, close-quarter combat training, and personal protection services all over the world where and when needed. Aikido - 4th Degree Black Belt Jui-Jitsu Submission Fighting - 4th Degree Black Belt Combative Weapons - 4th Degree Black Belt Ninpo Taijitsu - 4th Degree Black Belt Total Fighting Concepts - Founder BACK OFF! - Advanced Instructor S.T.E.P. (Self-defense-training-education-program) - Founder I.B.A. (International Bodyguard Association) - Certified Bodyguard M.F.A. (Medic First Aid) - Qualifed First Aid Provider

Awards and Honors
Nominated for Instructor of the Year - USMA Leadership Award - SDCC

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