Feb 23 2007
mbc
Currently a Lead Instructor Survial 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 is also an Associate Instructor in the Martial Blade Concepts system with Michael Janich. 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:
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. NRA Certified Instructor (Basic Pistol, Personal protection in the home, firearm safety), Tactical Defense Institute Basic Pistol Levels 1-3, Named Instructor of the year 2004 by Kwanmukan International.