My name is Brian Keith Banks. I am a Personal Protection Specialist, with 35 plus years working in both the corporate and private sector of security, a Taekwondo and a MMA Athlete with an amateur record of 2-1-0, a Martial Artist with over 40 years diligently cross training in Taekwondo, earning a 5th Degree Black Belt under Grandmaster Brad Whitlow of Juk-Ahm, a Muay Thai practionier, training in edge & impact weapons of Kali, both Japanese and Brazilian Jiujitsu, earning a Blue Belt in BJJ under Professor Victor Emanuel, and I’m a Personal Trainer with Fit-Defense MMA, training people from all walks of life; in which I am also a current Charter Member of Juk-Ahm Mixed Martial Arts. From my extensive years training in multiple systems, I have acquired special skills and knowledge, and applied it specializing in personal protection (self-defense) as a Self-Defense Instructor. Working both as a security officer in the corporate sector by providing professional services, and as a Defensive Tactics Instructor, training unarmed security officers and executives in learning how to deal with potential threats, has given me an edge over others. As a Personal Protection Specialist (Bodyguard), when it comes to safeguarding the personal wellbeing of the client. I use my deescalation techniques and methods (soft tactics), along with the knowledge I have acquired from my training in the martial arts, in order to deal with hostile and aggressive elements, to safely protect my client in the best and most efficient, and possible way. The knowledge I have acquired has given me valuable information, and an edge over others; therefore afforded me to work with many security companies throughout the country. As a Personal Protection Instructor (Self-Defense) in the martial arts field, I have over 40 years training people from all walks of life from corporate executives, to law enforcement, to military, to athletes, as well as your everyday mom and dad; along with children whom need it to deal with bullying. As a Personal Protection Specialist, I apply my years of acquired knowledge from both the corporate sector of security, and as a Professional Self-Defense Instructor, teaching people not only the physical applications of martial arts in protecting and safeguarding oneself, but also to develop and understand situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, soft & hard tactics, edge & impact weapons, and firearms being a useful tool at times; but also understanding the pro’s and con’s of the use of a firearm. As a charter member with Juk-Ahm Mixed Martial Arts and through GM Whitlow’s program, I‘ll be training people in effective kicking & striking, boxing, clinching, edge & impact weapons, submission & joint locking, along with building one’s self-confidence, but also developing your situational awareness skills; which is key to preventing confrontations. Under his guidance, I will be teaching his methodology and approach of the martial arts geared towards personal protection (Self-Defense) for the individual and family person, as well as the person in the Executive industries. As a Personal Trainer, I am committed to helping and guiding others and yourself in becoming a better version of yourself. As a Personal Protection Specialist, my sole duty is making sure you and or your family members are well protected, and make it home in a safely manner without any inconvenience to your daily life. Therefore, if you’re wanting to learn, develop, sharpen, improve, your skill sets, or just wanting to add something new to your martial arts library of tools; but you’re also wanting the best person safeguarding you and your loved ones….therefore I highly encourage you to reach out to me for your own Personal Protection Personnel. Or your wanting something different in martial arts training, then come try Juk-Ahm Mixed Martial Arts. I train people both privately and in a group environment. Contact me for classes! No contracts. Pay as you go. Become Fit, while learning Self-Defense applications, through Mixed Martial Arts.