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Jacob Lee Stuyvesant - Chief Instructor

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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 24 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 1000 Full Force armored assailant fights, and currently the only Certified F.A.S.T Defense school in the state. 
 
Certified firearms instructor with the NM Department of Public Safety for Concealed Handgun licensing as well as an NRA certified instructor:
DPS - Certified Firearms Instructor # 131
 
NRA - Pistol Instructor
 
NRA - Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
   
RSO - Range Safety Officer
Graduate of several advanced firearms courses at
Thunder Ranch Firearms Academy, Oregon, under Clint Smith, 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