Lead Instructor: Michael Fath
Krav Maga, Japanese JuJutsu, Kali, Krav Sakeen, Jeet Kune Do, Combat JiuJitsu, Western Boxing and Muay Thai
Martial Arts Ranks Related Training Certifications
- 5th degree Black Belt Master Krav Maga (I.K.I. Moshe Katz)
- 4th degree Black Belt Master Taekwondo (WTF)
- 5th degree Black Belt Master Israeli Kickboxing (Mountain Spirit Warrior)
- 3rd degree Black Belt Korean Sword (World Haedong Kumdo Federation)
- 2nd degree Black Belt Hapkido (Master Martial Arts Training)
- Muay Thai Certified (pro coach Scott Sullivan)
- Brown Belt Yang Ki Yin/Yabe Ryu JuJutsu
- Blue Belt Brazilian JiuJitsu (RGDA/Royler Gracie/David Adiv)
- Apprentice Instructor Jeet Kune Do (Sifu Harinder Singh)
I have several experts (and personal friends) in various martial arts disciplines available for consulting, personal training and specialized seminar instruction events; and, from time to time will call upon them for your personal needs.
Michael Fath holds many martial arts ranks, related training certifications, and is constantly updating his skills.
Background Sports History:
- One year Muay Thai/kickboxing with pro coach Otis Berry
- Amateur boxing - New York Military Academy
- Emory and Henry College varsity basketball (point guard)
- Broad Run High School: varsity basketball and football
- American Legion baseball
Currently
- Chief Instructor with The Blue Chip Academy, 9 years
- Private/Corporate clients, East and West Coasts
Previously
- Senior Krav Maga instructor 3 years with The Fighter's Garage, Falls Church, VA
- Head Coach Women's JV basketball, Emory and Henry College
Professional Clients include
- Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®
- Catherine M. Reese, Esquire
- Washington, DC Police Force
- United States Secret Service
- Washington Metro Police
- Alexandria, VA Police
- VA State Police
- Arlington, VA Police
- Loudoun County, VA Sheriff's Department
- US State Department Special Ops unit
- Pentagon Security Police
- Marine Special Forces
- INTEGRITYOne Partners
- Paul Clarke, British Security Specialist/The Parachute Regiment UK Military (ret.)
Real Life Experience
- Have survived numerous street and bar fights
- Have aided friends in altercations
- Have de-escalated several potentially violent encounters
