American Warrior Show
Show # 377: Weaponized Combatives with John Valentine BJJ Black Belt
05 Jul 2024
John Valentine is a distinguished expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Modern Army Combatives, and firearms training. He holds a coveted black belt under the tutelage of the "Father of Modern Combatives," Matt Larsen. Additionally, he has completed the Rangemaster Instructor Development Master Course graduating with "Top Gun" honors. With a degree in Criminal Justice, John combines his extensive training and experience to deliver exceptional instruction on self-defense and firearms use. With years of experience as an assistant instructor to Matt Larsen, John has also served as a primary and associate instructor for premier private training companies. Companies such as Green Ops, Hill Country Combatives, and Sheepdog Response. John is also the lead instructor for the Lift, Shoot, Fight Camp put on by Starting Strength. John is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with others. He has attended thousands of hours of formal training in fitness, firearms, and Combatives John is approaching two decades of active military service, including multiple deployments to the Middle East with Army and Air Force. John currently teaches as pre-deployment instructor and to civilians under the Deeds of Arms brand. We will have a little coffee, as we discuss the growing threats, how to increase our level of preparedness, as well as where our society and nation are headed. Do not miss this live stream! Follow John: https://deedsofarms.com/ https://combativessummit.com/speakers/ SWAG: https://shop.americanwarriorsociety.com/ American Warrior Society please visit: https://americanwarriorsociety.com/
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