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Gordon Muller - Owner

  Gordon

International Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee Oct. 2001 for Police Defensive Tactics.  Head instructor for defensive tactics in 3 county academies and train the trainer for 24 years in handcuffing and defensive tactics.  Gordon is a Defensive Tactics & Handcuffing instructor (FBI/PPCT), Edged Weapon Defense Instructor trainer (TCR), PR24 instructor (MPTC), Expandable and Rigid Control Devices instructor (MPTC), Street Survival instructor, Explosives technician, Explosives Entry trainer, Sub-gun instructor, Firearms instructor and D.T. & Handcuffing Instructor's trainer (TCR).  Gordon received his CDT Tactical Master instructor in 2000. Over 41  years of martial arts training, receiving multiple ranks of black belt in three (3) different styles.  Captain Muller has over 26 years on the street and is the Team Leader for the Zone 5 Critical Incident Team.

Mike Reher - Co-Owner

  Mike

Over 20 years on the street.  Police Academy trainer for more than 14 years.  Mike is a Defensive Tactics & Handcuffing instructor (FBI/PPCT), Physical Training instructor (Dr. Cooper & Dr. Corea), Edged Weapon Defense instructor (DSI), PR24 instructor (MPTC), Expandable and Rigid Control Devices instructor (MPTC),  Street Survival instructor, and D.T. & Handcuffing Instructor's trainer (TCR).  Mike received his CDT Tactical Master instructor in 2001.  Instructing recruits and in-service in local police academies.  Certified police and security officer instructor , training private sector security and public school staff throughout the state.  Mike's martial arts specialty is in Aikido (1st Don), Fencing and background in Jeet Kune Do, Sayoc Kali, Krav Maga.

Pascal M. Chavanon - Staff   "Frency"

  Pascal

Over 15 years on the street.  Police Academy trainer for more than 13 years.  Frenchy is a Defensive Tactics & Handcuffing instructor (TCR), Physical Training instructor (Dr. Corea), Edged Weapon Defense instructor (TCR), Expandable and Rigid Control Devices instructor (TCR),  Street Survival instructor, and D.T. & Handcuffing Instructor's trainer (TCR).  Instructing recruits and in-service in local police academies.  Certified police and security officer instructor.  Frenchy's martial arts specialty is in Aikido (1st Don), and Goju-Ryu. 

Frank G. DiFelice - Staff, Consultant/Advisor   "Professor", "Man of Steel"

  Frankie

Professor DiFelice has been involved in Martial Arts since 1967 and began boxing at age six (6).  Frank has over 41 years of martial arts training, receiving the rank of black belt in eight (8) different styles. He holds a Masters rank in four (4) of the Arts.  Frank was the East Coast Director, Regional Director, National Director and the International Director of the largest Jiu-Jitsu Federation in the world, the "Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Federation of America (JJBBFA)," and the Northeastern United States Representative for the second largest Jiu-Jitsu Federation under the Nipphon Kobudo Rengokai originating in Japan.  Professor DiFelice appeared in the movie "The Super Weapon" which was a new type of documentary film, starring Ron Van Clief (The Black Dragon).  He co-starred along with Charles Bonet (The Latin Panther)in Detroit on March 2, 1976.  The movie was shown in thirty-one (31) countries including theaters locally in the Philadelphia and New Jersey region.  Frank DiFelice has performed in some of the world's largest and most prestigious theaters and arenas.  I.e. Long Beach Arena, Madison Square Garden, Ottawa Civic Center (Can.), Baltimore Civic Center, Royal Albert Hall (London, Eng.), Puerto Rico, Brazil and Caracas, Venezuela, Panama and many others.  Frank has been instructing police officers since 1969 and still maintains his police instructor certifications while he teaches at local academies.  Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing, PR24 and Straight Baton Instructors Trainer.  Frank was one of Gordon Muller's first martial arts instructors.

7th Dan Oikiru-Ryu Goju Kenpo Karate
6th Dan Juko-Ryu, Jiu-Jitsu
5th Dan Juko-Ryu, Kenpo-Jitsu
5th Dan Kamishin, Jiu-Jitsu
1st Dan Shin Mu Gei IAIDO (New Ancient Art of Samuria Sword)
1st Dan Tetsuken, Karate-Do
1st Dan Seishinkan Jodo
1st Dan Kamishin, Kenpo-Jitsu
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Al Parker Jr.  - Staff /Advisor  "Big Park"

  Parker

Alvin has been in the Department of Corrections for over 16 years. He has been the Senior Drill instructor for County Correctional Officers & Student Coordinator for 14 years. Alvin is a Defensive Tactics instructor (FBI/MDTS/PPCT), Physical Fitness instructor (NJSP), Tactical Handcuffing instructor (TCR). Alvin also holds instructor certifications or certifications for the following: PR-24, Straight Baton, Firearms (Handgun/Shotgun), First Defense Aerosol Projector, Chemical Munitions, Distraction Devices, Specialty Impact Munitions, Professional Rescuer (CPR, First Aid & AED), Crisis Intervention Prevention, Passive Restraint Technique, Street Survival, RIPP Restraints, Drill & Ceremony, E.C.O.H. Instructing Recruits & In-Service for local police academies. Certified police & security officer instructor, training private sector security and public school staff throughout the state. Alvin has a martial arts background that includes Aikido and Jiu-jitsu.. 

James W. Thornton, Jr., M.A. - Staff   "Thor"

  Thor

James has 27 years with the Camden County Courts and the Prosecutor's office. SORA Instructor Certified by NJSP.  Retired Chief of Board of Ed. School Law Enforcement with 127 officers reporting.  James is a Firearms instructor, Physical Fitness trainer (Dr. Cooper & Dr. Corea), Defensive Tactics & Handcuffing instructor (FBI)  for 19 years.  Over 44 years of martial arts, and highly regarded around the world for his training, skills and school competitions.  "Mighty Thor" sits among the Goju-Ryu Masters as 7th Don.. 

Amber L. Ciccanti, B.A. M.S. - Staff

  Amber

Amber has been a police officer for approximately 12 years and is currently assigned to the detective bureau. She has also been a Police Academy instructor and an in-service instructor since 1998.  Amber received her CDT Tactical Master instructor in 1999 and her PPCT DT instructor in 2000. Amber also earned her Masters Degree in Criminology from St. Joseph's University.  Amber's martial arts background includes Aikido.. 

Paul Hafner - Staff 

  Paul

Paul has been in law enforcement for 17 years. A certified Police Academy instructor for 8 years.  Paul is a G.R.A.P.L.E. instructor, Defensive Tactics & Handcuffing instructor (FBI), Baton instructor, Physical Fitness trainer, and Edged Weapon Defense instructor (DSI). Paul's martial arts specialty is in Submission Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and background in Sayoc Kali.. 

Gerald Snapp - Staff   "Little Snapp"

  Snapp

Gerald has been in the Department of Corrections for 15 years.  He has been a Lead Correctional Academy instructor and student coordinator for the last 8 years. Gerald is a Defensive Tactics & Handcuffing Instructor (MDTS/PPCT), Physical Fitness trainer, Tactical Handcuffing instructor (TCR), Firearms instructor, PR24 and Straight Baton Instructors Trainer, and Edged Weapon Defense instructor (Peter Boatman, United Kingdom).  Gerald's martial arts specialty is in Southern Praying Mantis KungFu, Aikido (1st Don) and background in Tae Kwon Do Karate, Kodokan Judo.. 

 


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