Sifu/Guro Billy Brown  FOUNDER and SENIOR CHIEF Billy Brown has been involved in the Martial Arts for most of his life, starting with his father at a very young age. Having since trained in and researched many different styles and systems, he was teaching at the young age of 14 and was teaching professionally by age 16. In 2000 he founded Progressive Martial Arts Training Systems. He is also the founder of the Renown Counter Assault Tactics Program, which is dedicated to training Civilians, Women Only, Business Professionals and Law Enforcement officers in realistic and effective personal protection skills. This has led many law enforcement and military units to his door as well as presented him the opportunity to work many Bouncer/Security details for people like Brooks and Dunn and George Jones. His Woman's Counter Assault Tactics Program is known throughout the U.S. as being the most effective, yet easy to learn course available to date. And his Stand On Violence Against Women Is Legendary. Known as the "Instructor Of Many Variables" and equipped with such a fun, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, energy filled teaching style; Guro Billy Brown is always in a high demand for Seminars and Workshops all over the U.S. Furthermore, he has trained with some of the most noted Instructors and Masters in the world; Master Brad Whitlow, Guro Ron Goin, Guro Rick Tucci, and the Legendary Guro Dan Inosanto just to name a few. His goal is changing lives and "Empowering Others", not only through the research and training of the Martial Arts, but also by belief in the Creator as he stresses to his students that they should not only perfect their Martial Arts skills, but that their character and conduct should constantly be perfected also. "We must always strive for Never-Ending Improvement in every area of our lives and in everything that we set out to accomplish. Always keeping a critical eye on ourselves. Always giving thanks to GOD for each new day!" ~ Billy Brown Billy Brown | Create Your Badge

Sifu/Guro Billy Brown

Master Brad Whitlow  Master Instructor 8th Degree Black belt - Defend USA CEO Master Brad Whitlow began his Martial Arts Career in 1974. He is a 8th Degree Black Belt and has training in multiple styles and systems. His knowledge is highly in depth and his skill is immeasurable. Master Whitlow is also highly experienced in both Security and Survival Tactics and has worked many high risk security details. He served in the position of Vice President of the USTF as well as being on their Board of Directors and serving as their Technical Director. His outstanding attention to detail and technique led to the creation of the innovative VAK Training System, which leads the serious Taekwondo student through visual, auditory and kinesthetic training. Together with his wife Ms. Connie, they run the renown, beautiful and unique training facility; Camp Juk - Ahm. Master Whitlow has now teamed with his long time student and friend Guro Billy Brown to develop Defend USA where their purpose Is To Develop Highly Motivated and Confident, Well Skilled Disciplined Warrior's For The 21st Century! Visit Master Whitlow at his personal Website at: www.campjuk-ahm.com or email him above.

Master Brad Whitlow

Ms. Delisa Leonard  (Program Director/Children's Instructor/Fitness Kick Boxing Instructor)  Phase 1 Associate Instructor Ms. Delisa has been involved in the arts for most of her life, starting in TaeKwonDo at the age of ten. She attained the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt under the tutelage of Master Brad Whitlow. In 2004, she began her training under Mr. Brown and soon obtained Phase 1 Associate Instructorship, and is able to teach the JKD/FMA Curriculums and is also qualified to teach Mr. Brown's Women's Only Counter Assault Tactics Program. In 2007, she also attained the RANK Of 3rd Degree BlackBelt/Level 7 Phase 3 where she tested in front of Guro Brown and a panel of other high ranking Masters and Instructors. Teaching professionally since 2003, she quickly became an accomplished childrens Instructor. Also, she is a full time college student who is majoring in counseling and psychology. ""The art of teaching does not stop at mere physical instruction. A true teacher of any calibur cares about their students. They seek to reach out and connect, to encourage, to challenge, to push and test, to guide and to set them free, only better, stronger, wiser, more confident and more compassionate." "Character Matters, Leadership Descends From Character."" - Ms. Delisa Leonard

Sifu Brian Fussell  Apprentice Instructor Sifu Brian Fussell is a Level 3 Black Sash in Sil-Lum Kung Fu under the direction of Master Tarply. He is also an Apprentice Instructor under the standards and regulations of P.M.A.T.S. and its Founder. He is certified to teach the JKD/FMA curriculums as well as Billy Brown's Women's C.A.T. Program. Futhermore, he has logged many hours of private training with Mr. Brown and 16 hours of seminar training with Guro Dan Inosanto. He is also a P.M.A.T.S. Representative located out of Lebanon Tenn. For information on Martial Art Training in Lebanon Tenn., or for info on becoming a P.M.A.T.S. and/or Gray Dragon Martial Arts Member, please contact Sifu Fussell any time. - You can learn more about Sifu Brian and the Gray Dragon Association by going to the Gray Dragon Martial Arts Link located on our LINKS page.

Michael Ortiz  (Apprentice Instructor)  Michael Ortiz has trained in Martial arts for over 16 years. He has had experience in such diversified arts as Kick Boxing, Kenpo, and Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Kali and more. Not only does Mr. Ortiz hold certifications with the P.M.A.T.S. Organization, he is also a Sgt. in the Marine Corps and has also trained and been certified as a tan belt in the United States Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Mr. Ortiz is an Apprentice Instructor under the standards and regulations of PMATS and its founder and is qualified to teach the JKD and Filipino Martial Arts curriculum. “Martial Arts not only brings mind, body, and spirit together, but also builds on and strengthens them.” - Mr. Michael Ortiz

Ms. Tana Jewell  (Apprentice Instructor)  Ms. Jewell has been around the martial arts since she was a young child, having grown up in a family of fighters. She has been logging private lessons with Mr. Brown off and on since the age of ten years old. She has also logged years of private lessons with Sifu John Brown, Mr. Brown's cousin. Ms. Jewell is an Apprentice Instructor as well as a P.M.A.T.S. Representative located in Louisiana. For more information on Martial Arts Training in Louisiana, and/or for info on how you can become a P.M.A.T.S. Representative, please contact Ms. Tana Jewell anytime.

Master Jimmy Tarpley  (P.M.A.T.S. Representative)  Master Tarpley has been studying in the ng family style of Sil-Lum Kung Fu under the direction of Master Rusty Gray for over 30 years. He is a 8th Level Black Sash and is the National Director of the Gray Dragon Martial Arts Society. Futhermore, he is a Progressive Martial Art Training Systems Representative located out of Lebanon Tenn. For information on Martial Art Training in Lebanon Tenn., or for info on becoming a P.M.A.T.S. and/or Gray Dragon Martial Art member, please contact Master Tarpley anytime. - You can learn more about Master Tarpley and the Gray Dragon Association by going to the Gray Dragon Martial Arts Link located on our LINKS page.

Bryan S.  (P.M.A.T.S. Representative)  Bryan S. has been in the Martial Arts since a very young age. Bryan was a collegiate and freestyle wrestler and has extensive experience in many modern fighting systems. Bryan served in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman. As a M.P., he was assigned to the 20th Special Forces Group in a Special Security and Intelligence capacity. He has provided hostile environment survival training services, "Red Team" security analysis and operational support services for the federal government as a subcontractor for the intelligence community. Bryan has traveled extensively in hostile environments including Iraq. Sifu Bryan S. is a Supporter, Consultant and Representative of the P.M.A.T.S Organization, it's Founder and Team. He is located in Nashville Tennessee. For more information on Sifu S. and his organization. For martial Arts Training in Tenn., or to find out how you can become a P.M.A.T.S. Representative, please contact Sifu Bryan S. anytime. Also,you can vist him on the Web at: www.fightsciences.com

Master Chuck Burnett  (P.M.A.T.S. Representative)  Master Chuck Burnett is a 30 year veteran in many Chinese-Based Martial Arts Systems. He is an 8th Level Black Sash under (former World Heavyweight Kou-Shu Champion) Master Lonnie R. Gray. With a list of accomplishments to long to list here, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Lion of Judah Fighting Arts Society, a Christian Based Organization, which was founded for the purpose of bringing together Martial Artists from all styles to promote, improve and preserve the legacy of the Asian Figting Arts, as well as helping others reach their goals in their respective arts. His Organization is located out of Nashville Tennessee. Master Burnett is a supporter of the P.M.A.T.S Organization, its Mission and Founder.- For more information on how to become a member of the Lion of Judah Fighting Arts Society, or a P.M.A.T.S. Member, Mater Burnett can be reached by his email link or by calling him direct at: 615-969-3794

Pastor and Mrs. Joe Russo   (P.M.A.T.S. Representative)  Mr. and Mrs. Joe Russo lead the New Life Assembly Church in Port Barre Louisiana. Their Mission is reaching the people with the message of Jesus Christ, who is the author of New Life. Through powerful praise, worship and insightful teachings from the Word of God, anyone, regardless of background, can come through their doors and leave with something useful for everyday life. Mr. and Mrs. Russo are avid supporters of P.M.A.T.S., its Mission and Founder. They routinely offer their members the chance to train in Mr. Brown's Women's Counter Assault Tactics Courses. For more information on New Life Assembly, or if you just need prayer; please contact Mr. Joe Russo anytime at the email address given, or visit New Life on their website which is located on our LINKS page.

Minister Larry Johnson  (P.M.A.T.S. Representative) Minister Larry Johnson heads the Mecedonia Outreach Center in Maringouin, LA. Ministering to the people through faith and love, he is always on call to pray with you and for you. Knowing the importance of Self - Defense Training, he is an avid supporter of Mr. Brown's Women's Self-Defense Course as well as the P.M.A.T.S. Organization as a whole. You can reach Brother Larry at: 225 - 625 - 2534