Skip Chase

I have always considered myself as being a 'classical/traditional' martial artist.  I began training under Isshinryu Master Tatsuo Shimabuku on the island of Okinawa in 1971. I continued training with Isshinryu Master George Shin in Puyallup, WA from 1980-1995.  I enjoyed training however my passion has always been fitness and training clients. My wife and I opened Mt. Baker CrossFit, an elite fitness training facility, in October 2005. 

Recently, a woman walked into our facility, wanting information. She said she was training at a local Karate school. I asked her what motivated her to take karate instruction. She rplied, "I started training 8 months ago with the goal to be able to defend myself and to lose weight."
I asked, "Are you able to defend yourself, and how much weight have you lost?"  She laughed and said, "No I still can't defend myself and I haven't lost any weight!"
I suddenly realized  traditional martial arts are not functional for 'the streets' in 2007. Depending on the instruction and the 'system', it may take years to be trained to effectively defend oneself from a street attack.

A CrossFit affiliate introduced me to Commando Krav Maga. I spent a great deal of time contemplating my attending an Instructor training.  It was difficult for me to understand, "How could I become instructor trained in only 3 days?"  I invested YEARS into my karate training.
 

I attended the Level 1 & 2 instructor training in April in Cincinnati, OH. I no longer question the integrity of the training. I believe Moni Aizik is one of, if not THE most experienced functional fighting system instructor in the world. In only 3 intense training days I am prepared to introduce our members to the most devastating Israeli Fighting System.

Skip Chase
Commando Krav Maga Level 3 Instructor
CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
American Kettlebell Club Kettlebell Lifting Coach
IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer
Guinness World Records Member #12831

Adam Beardsley

Hi and welcome to the most devasting israeli fighting system available to you in the world. If your wondering which martial arts do I take? Look no further CKM will help you build self confidence and the skills to defend yourself in any situation imaginable in a timely fashion. Don't wait years before you learn to have the confidence to protect yourself or even a family member. One of the best things about this fighting system is how easy and practical it is to learn. Which helps making learning fun. If you have any questions please call or email me. Ill be waiting.

Tracy Benningfield

Pastor Tracy has studied the martial arts for over 30 years. He started teaching professionally for over 20 years ago. He has attended instructor college programs learning to teach martial arts safely to all ages and he has earned senior instructor certification. He currently has a fifth degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo as well as black belts in other styles. In 2004 and 2006 Pastor Tracy was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He is a member of the “Fellowship of Christian Martial Artists”, “Karate for Christ”, “World Black Belt”, and He is the State Director for the “International Combat Hapkido Federation” and “Kempo International”.

Tracy has just earned his level 1 & 2 instructors certificate in Commando Krav Maga.

Pastor Tracy serves as the Senior Pastor of a small Christian church plant meeting in Silverdale, WA

Jacob Lunon began his training at the age of 14 in Teaneck New Jersey under Joe Klein in Shudokan Karate at the Teaneck School of Self Defense in Teaneck New Jersey. After years of study he came under the guidance of Grand Master William Chung, the 13th descendent of Hung Gar Village style in New York City who’s roots stem from the Shaolin Temple, Hunan Providence, China. Mr. Lunon opened the Chinese Martial Arts center in Pittsfield Massachusetts in the late70’s with Sifu Robert Dutcher of the Pai Lum Kung Fu system and later became the adopted son of it’s first American Grand Master Thomas St. Charles. Jacob studied with other renowned martial artist such as Ritchie Barrathy, Owen Watson, and Ken Lo of the Wu Mei Kung Fu Association. Master Lunon has personal trained many celebrities such as Francisco Quinn (Platoon), and John Canada Terrell (The Five Heart Beats).

In 1980 Jacob was the AAU Nation Kung Fu /Karate Welter weight runner up. He was rated second in the nation and 7th in the world.

Jacob Lunon is the Founder and of Macabee Martial Arts, the founder of Shaolin White Dragon Kung Fu/ Karate (9th Dan), holds a 7th degree Black Belt in Okinawan Karate, certified Master Rank Examiner for the United States Martial Arts Association, certified Sports Yoga Instructor with National Endurance Sports Trainers Association, PADI Open Water Diver and is a inductee into the 2007 International Black Belt Hall of Fame

Sijo (Grand Master) Lunon is a graduate of the Stella Adler Acting Studio where he trained personally with Ms. Adler for two years and is also a graduate and teacher of the Afro American Studio for Voice and Speech under the tutorage of the late Ernie McClintock and has appeared in over 30 New York theater productions as well as film and television in New York.

Martial Arts/Law Back ground:

• Certified ATA Instructor

• Certified WTF Instructor

• Certified Weapons Instructor

• Certified WTF Coach

• 20 years experience in martial arts and assorted fighting/self defense systems

Achievements:

• Top 10 World Competitor Finalist( 2007,2008,2009,2010)
• State Champion (2006,07,08,09,10)
• Black Belts held in: WTF TKD, ATA TKD, Shotokan Karate
• Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
• Awarded Instructor of Year 2009