Training
Whether you are interested in Mixed Martial Arts for fighting, fitness or self defense James Wilks has years of experience training all kinds of students from the average Joe, to the successful competitor to government agencies.
Private training sessions are available by appointment.
Contact James using the form to the right if interested.
Discounts available for multiple sessions.
Credentials
Representative Instructor – C.S.W. under Sensei Erik Paulson
Full Instructor – Jeet Kune Do Concepts and the Filipino Martial Arts under Paul Vunak
Black Belt / Instructor – KickBoxing under James Cowan
Brown Belt – Brazilian JiuJitsu under Rani Yahya
Black Belt / Instructor – TaeKwonDo
Instructor – British Combat Association
Assistant Instructor – Japanese Ju Jitsu
Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructor – Controlled FORCE
Law Enforcement Force Continuum Instructor – PFS
Instructor – Association and Register of Self Protection Instructors
United States Marine Corps Subject Matter Expert (Empty Hands and Edged Weapons)
Pistol Instructor – National Rifle Association
Classified Sharpshooter (International Defensive Pistol Association)
Practical First Aid – British Red Cross
Licensed Professional MMA Fighter – California
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