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A.J. is a highly
motivated, focused, and driven leader. A.J.
fully understands the meanings of dedication,
loyalty, and mission accomplishment. He
has executed many successful security operations
throughout the world and has authored several
martial art programs.
After graduating
high school, A.J. entered the United States Air
Force where he led small teams on special
ordinance and chemical warfare units. A.J. was
also put in charge of vital tasks where he
supervised and coordinated teams on projects
that were in direct link to the President of the
United States requiring top-level security.
Desiring a more fast paced life, A.J. left the
military to enter fulltime international
bodyguard services and martial arts
instruction.
Wanting
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.
During
his time in Japan,
A.J.
also completed bodyguard training through the
International Bodyguard Association and
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 educating
people 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 investigations, threat assessments,
and 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. With over 30 years of
experience, A.J. is an expert in
martial arts, combatives, and weapons.
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 Leadership Award
for his outstanding ability to motivate and lead
others.
A.J is the founder and
president 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, Progressive Martial Arts
Association, and the United States Martial Arts
Association. In addition, he is a
qualified Medic First Aid provider. A.J.
continues to provide security consulting,
close-quarter combat training, and personal
protection services all over the world where and
when needed.
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