Show # 377: Weaponized Combatives with John Valentine BJJ Black Belt
The American Warrior Society is devoted to one thing: your safety. In todays world, taking responsibility for your own safety and survival is key and our goal is to teach you how.
John Valentine is a distinguished expert in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Modern Army Combatives, and firearms training.
He holds a coveted black belt under the tutelage of the "Father of
Modern Combatives," Matt Larsen. Additionally, he has completed the
Rangemaster Instructor Development Master Course graduating with
"Top Gun" honors.
With a degree in Criminal Justice, John combines
his extensive training and experience to deliver exceptional
instruction on self-defense and firearms use.
With years of experience as an assistant instructor
to Matt Larsen, John has also served as a primary and associate
instructor for premier private training companies. Companies such
as Green Ops, Hill Country Combatives, and Sheepdog Response. John
is also the lead instructor for the Lift, Shoot, Fight Camp put on
by Starting Strength.
John is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with
others. He has attended thousands of hours of formal training in
fitness, firearms, and Combatives John is approaching two decades
of active military service, including multiple deployments to the
Middle East with Army and Air Force. John currently teaches as
pre-deployment instructor and to civilians under the Deeds of Arms
brand.
We will have a little coffee, as we discuss the
growing threats, how to increase our level of preparedness, as well
as where our society and nation are headed. Do not miss this live
stream!
The American Warrior Show is the podcast of the American Warrior Society. AWS is a self-defense oriented educational website coming in the spring of 2015 that prepares men and woman from any walk of life to survive violent encounters.