Why Law Enforcement should seek BJJ for Self-Defense
Our Instructors
Jason Patterson
Owner/Head Coach
Over 35 years of persistent training in the Martial Arts
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BLACK BELT, GO-JU-RYU KARATE - 4th Degree Under New England Budo Center, James Prouty and world renowned okinawan master Teruo Chinen
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BLACK BELT, JUDO - 2nd degree United States Judo Association under world renowned instructor Noriyasu Kudo
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BLACK BELT, BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU - Under world renowned and hall of fame Professor Marco Alvan of Team Link BJJ
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Certified Level 3 Instructor of the POTC approved law enforcement defensive tactics program - Officer Survival Series.
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National Champion - Gold Medalist at the AAU National Karate Championships
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MMA Coach - Over 10 years coaching and cornering experience - coached and trained multiple amatuer and professional MMA fighters.
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BJJ Competitions - Over 10 years experience competing - Gold and Silver medalist in several grappling championship including IBJJF, NAGA, Tap Cancer Out, and Caxcudo.
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Russian Systema - Extensive training and certification - a self defense system utilized by the russian special forces.
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Oversees Training - Lived and trained in Ibaraki, Japan for 2 years training traditional karate with members of the Mito City Police Force.
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Massachusetts Licensed Physical Education Teacher - Bridgewater State University - Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Athletic Training. Over 10 years experience as a Physical Education Teacher working with children in behavior modification programs.
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Licensed Athletic Trainer - Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions - Worked extensively with high school, collegiate, semi-professional and professional athletes.
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Member of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists
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Personal Trainer - Hand speed and agility training for NFL Lineman Chris Lindstrom of the Atlanta Falcons and Alec Lindstrom of the Dallas Cowboys
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Affiliate of Adopt a Cop BJJ- a non-profit organization that promotes and supports BJJ training for Law Enforcement.
Michael Tabor
Instructor
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Well versed in the arts of Traditional Okinawan Karate, Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
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Massachusetts Licensed MMA fighter and competitor in the North American Grappling Association where he has received numerous medals.
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Teaches our youth classes and Teen Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes.
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Enthusiasm and passion for the martial arts makes him a top quality instructor of our programs at Guardian Self Defense.
Jared Evora
Instructor
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Black Belt - Okinawa Go-Ju Ryu Karate
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Certified Instructor - Youth Karate, Kickboxing and MMA
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Over 10 years of diligent training in the Martial Arts
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Valued member of Team Link BJJ and MMA
Brianna Hicks
Instructor
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Over 8 years of diligent training in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Certified Instructor - Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Valued member of the Team Link BJJ Competition Team
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Completion of the 2023 RYCA Youth Leadership Retreat