Our Team
	Shannon Stallard – Founder & Chief Instructor Mr. Shannon Stallard is a 27-year veteran in the traditional martial arts with over 20 years of teaching experience.  Throughout the 1990s, Mr. Stallard applied his martial knowledge, working as a security consultant and bodyguard.  It was during this time that Mr. Stallard developed the Advanced Combative Tactics (A.C.T.) System, which he used in the training of his team of bodyguards. The A.C.T. System has been acclaimed as a highly effective and unique approach to self-defense based on real-life experience. Mr. Stallard now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, where he spends his time teaching both traditional and practical arts and presenting the A.C.T. strategy across the country.
	Scott Decker – Head Instructor Mr. Decker is also a life long martial artist with over 20 years of teaching experience.  In addition to his background in martial art competition and practical application, Mr. Decker is also a licensed private investigator and security expert and owns his own agency in Phoenix Arizona. You can contact Scott Decker directly at: scott@deckerpi.com or visit his website www.deckerpi.com
Kristie Kilgore – Instructor & Author Kristie is the Author of the book Eyes Wide Open: Bodyguard Strategies for Self Protection, and has studied martial arts for over 20 years, including training in hand-to-hand combat techniques, tactical defense, weapon use and retention techniques. She leads an active lifestyle that involves martial arts training and teaching, travel, and is frequently appears as a guest speaker at events and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs such as  Kate Daniels show on KRWM in Seattle. You can contact her directly at:
Chance Ward – Instructor Mr. Ward is a martial arts veteran with over 30 years of traditional and hybrid martial arts training. He has been an instructor for over 20 years including owning/running several martial arts schools and owner/founder of E.C.L.P.S.E., a successful bodyguard and executive security company providing security for celebrities, sports teams and hi-end executives for nearly 12 years. Mr. Ward is an honor graduate with a degree in Anatomy and Physiological Studies and went on to attain his certification as a Personal Trainer. Currently residing in Tucson, Arizona, he continues to provide personal training and fitness and teaches martial arts to students, law enforcement and military teams.
Kathy Clements – Assistant Instructor
Anthony Enriquez – Assistant Instructor
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