Although Jacob does not place a tremendous amount of importance on specific ranks and/or certificates as a way to
gauge the quality of an instructor, his credentials are listed here simply to demonstrate his background in the areas he instructs.
Jacob began training in Kenpo Karate in 1980. Currently a 6th degree black belt in Kenpo, he has been instructing for 25
years. He is a well known veteran of tournaments in state, national, and world competitions. In addition, he has also studied
the arts of Escrima, Blade Combat, Ground Fighting, Reality-Based training programs, and Defensive Firearms applications.
He instructs men, women, and children, ranging from ages 4 to 70, including Law Enforcement, Military, Corrections and Security
personnel.
- Kenpo Karate 6th Degree Black Belt, under William Packer American Kenpo Karate Academy
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt, Gracie Barra under Alberto Crane and Roberto Alencar
- Derobio
Escrima under Chief Daniel Medina and Maestro Lee Davis
- Serrada Escrima under Maestro Bruce
Albach
- Certified F.A.S.T Defense Instructor under Bill Kipp founder of FAST Defense international (Fear
Adrenal Stress Training scenarios with armored assailants)
- Logged over 4000 Full Force Armored Assailant
Fights, and currently one of the only Armored Assailant Training schools in the state.
Certified Firearms
Instructor for NM Department of Public Safety
Certified Firearms Instructor for Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
Certified
NRA Handgun Instructor, and Concealed Handgun Instructor
- NM DPS - Certified Firearms Instructor # 131
- UTAH
B.C.I. Certified Concealed Firearms Instructor
- NRA - Pistol Instructor
- NRA - Personal Protection in the Home
Instructor
- NRA - RSO - Range Safety Officer
Graduate of several Advanced firearms courses at Thunder Ranch
Firearms Academy, Oregon, under Clint Smith, and Suarez International Training, including:
Concealed Carry
Tactics Course - Class # 42
Home and Vehicle Defense - Class # 49
Tactical Handgun Tutorial
- Class # 65
High Intensity Tactics Course, June 13-15, 2007
Urban Rifle / Handgun Transition
Course
Force on Force Gunfighting
