Chief Master John D. Nottingham, PI, EPS, 7th DanPrivate Investigator, Executive Protection Specialist, 7th Degree Master Black Belt, Close Combat InstructorHall of Fame Master With A Mission John Nottingham is the visionary founder, President and Technical Director of USA Martial Arts. He holds multiple advanced degrees of Black Belt and numerous teaching credentials and certifications. International Master Instructor and President of USA Martial Arts Inducted International Hall of Fame 2005 "Master of the Year" Awarded Honorary Ph.D. of Philosophy in Martial Arts Science Former National Competitor and Olympic Style Taekwondo Certified Coach and Referee American Council on Martial Arts (ACMA) Certified Instructor Founder of NTS – Personal Safety, Tactical and Security Training Company Graduate of Gavin de Becker & Associates Advanced Threat Assessment and Management Graduate Academy for Protectors Graduate of BTI Bodyguard Training International ASIS Security Executive Protection Certified by Robert Oatman Hand-to-Hand Combatives Course Engineer Trained and Formerly Licensed CDT Tactical Master with T. Patire Jeet Kune Do & Filipino Martial Arts Full Instructor Certification with Paul Vunak (PFS) Submission Fighting Certified SSF Instructor with UFC/MMA Champion Frank Shamrock Certified Representative: Dr. Stewarts (KIA) Kyushu Jitsu Alliance on pressure points Certified Krav Maga Instructor via CT707 & Warrior KravBoxing Coach Certified Kickboxing Coach Certified Yoga Instructor Board of Advisors: Break The Chain Foundation: Prevention &Treatment of Child Abuse Leading by example with vision and passion, his goal is to inspire each student to continue to grow and learn throughout life, break through limitations to discover their unique purpose, gifts and highest potential. His heartfelt belief is that it will create a more peaceful world, one community, one family, one student, one life at a time.Specialties: We use Martial Arts as a tool to develop character and life skills. Confidence specialists!Self defense, use of force and close protection expert.