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Currently a Lead Instructor Survival Operating Systems, Bryan began studying under Dave Holloway at the age of 16 earning the rank of Nidan (2nd-degree black belt), Fugitanahi-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate. In Feburary of 1999, he concurrently began studying Kwanmukan Karate, earning the rank of Nidan (2nd-degree black belt). In addition to karate, Bryan has studied Kashima Shito-Ryu Iaido, Yamani -Ryu Kobudo, Tai-Chi, Tai-Chi sword and Hung Gar Gung Fu. Bryan also holds the rank of Shodan in Yamanaka Koju Te-Ju-Jitsu. In addition to the traditional Martial Arts, Bryan has also trained in the Martial Blade Concepts system with Michael Janich, and is currently a Certified Instructor (one of only six). He has also served as an assistant instructor to Mr. Janich on numerous occasions and is one of the most accomplished MBC practitioners in the nation. Other Training and awards include: OPOTA Basic Police Officers Training Academy, Completed James Yeager’s Tactical Pistol course. Certified Adult and Infant CPR. Dave Grossman “Bulletproof Mind: Mental Preparation for Combat” seminar. Surveillance Detection Seminar. Terrorism First Responders course. Ohio CCW course, Ohio Law Enforcement Training Center. Executive and Dignitary Protection Course, Legion Protective Services. Principles of concealment, CQC. NRA Certified Instructor. TDI Tactical Pistol Levels 1-3, National Incident Management System (IS-700) Training, Bill Kipp, FAST Defense Level I, Named Instructor of the year 2004 by Kwanmukan International, Wiggins Award for Honesty and Integrity – Eastland Police Academy. |
