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Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to personal safety, armed and unarmed self-defense, strategic and tactical planning and considerations having to do with real-world situations. I can also answer questions pertaining to children's safety and self-defense, and women's safety and self-defense. I DO NOT answer questions regarding aspects of oriental martial arts.
Experience in the area
Kukkiwon certified Black Belt, ETS certified self-defense instructor, NRA certified firearms instructor for state concealed carry permits, NRA qualified Distinguished Expert, Handgun; IDPA classified Expert, Stock Service Pistol Division; Instructor 1T4-8 (children's self-defense program); Instructor, Women's Self-Defense program; Instructor, Tactical Pistol Skills Development Seminar; Instructor, Introduction to Defensive Pistol competition.
Organizations
ETS, IDPA, NRA, F.I.G.H.T.
Publications
Tactical Journal
Education/Credentials
Bachelors and Masters degrees; various diplomas, certificats, and certifications in unarmed self-defense, defensive handgun, tactical rifle, defensive folding knife, and fixed blade fighting knife.
Awards and Honors
Numerous trophies, tactical pistol competition
Past/Present Clients
Private
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nishant | 10/14/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Steven | 01/04/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your advice ..... |
| qi | 02/15/09 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
| James | 08/01/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| ash | 03/31/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much |
Recent Answers from GCH
2010-12-24 problems:
Kelly, If it turned out well and you weren't harmed, you did the "right" thing. However, a lot of things could have gone wrong. You need to think of self-defense in layers: 1) awareness and avoidance
2010-10-13 worthiness of martial arts:
Different martial arts have different objectives. Most of the Asian martial arts codify and lock into place a system that was effective for fighting at one time (and can be now), but which time has passed
2010-08-21 Self defense:
You are correct. You can carry a gun in VT, open or concealed, without any kind of permit. I do not know what VT laws are pertaining to schools, but you are likely correct. It sounds to me like everything
2010-08-20 Self defense:
Tristen, It sounds like you had a close call. It also sounds like you did just about everything right. I teach my students to maintain a relaxed state of awareness, and to listen to their instincts
2010-08-16 Armour vs Martial Arts:
Nishant, We will all diminish physically with age. There's no way to stop it. Body armor designed to reduce the likelihood of penetration from a firearm (usually some form of Kevlar material) will
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