About Mike

This video explains where the work reflected on this site came from and details the experiences that shaped it.

Professional Background

  • 1/325 Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division
    1982–84

    194th Long Range Surveillance Detachment (Airborne)
    1995–96

    671st Troop Command, Fitness Trainer
    2000–01

  • Marion, Iowa Police Department
    1989–98

    Madrid, Iowa Police Department
    1998–2001

    Assignments:
    Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, DARE Officer, Patrol Sergeant, SWAT Commander, Department Training Officer, Chief of Police

  • Defensive Tactics (multiple), Active Countermeasures, Use-of-Force Simulations, Edged and Bladed Weapons Defense, Crisis Communications, Chemical Spray Weapons, Expandable Baton, Straight Baton, Side-Handle Baton, Riot Baton, Light/Sound Diversionary Devices, Chemical Munitions, Less-Lethal Munitions, Verbal De-Escalation, Pistol, Carbine, Shotgun, SWAT Tactics, Workplace Violence, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), Intelligence Analysis

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
    US Marshals Service
    Drug Enforcement Administration
    Federal Bureau of Investigation
    US Air Force
    US Army
    US Marine Corps

  • Director of Training, National Law Enforcement and Security Institute
    2001–04

    Director of Training, Institute of Security Studies, University of Nevada Las Vegas
    2004–06

    Director of Special Projects, Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts
    2007–12

  • Aiki-Jitsu
    Hapkido
    Jeet Kune Do Concepts
    Arnis
    Kali-Silat

  • Leading practitioner of mind and body power with achievements documented by Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not

    Member of the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame

    Developer of the Post 9/11 ‘Behavior Assessment Program’ for the Walt Disney Company

    Developer of the Post 9/11 ‘Onboard Airline Security Program’ for the Federal Aviation Administration

    Developer of the Post 9/11 ‘Protecting Soft Targets Program’ for the Department of Homeland Security

    Co-developer of the ‘Active Shooter Preparedness Program’ for the Department of Homeland Security

    Co-Developer of the ‘Protective Services Operator Course’ for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

    Developer of the ‘Psychology of Strength’ training program, sold in over 50 countries worldwide

    Former bodyguard for clients including Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Sylvester Stallone, Garth Brooks, and George Lucas

  • Cirque du Soleil
    Microsoft
    United Airlines
    JetBlue Airways
    Air Canada
    JW Marriott
    Wynn Resorts
    Venetian Resort
    Caesars Entertainment
    USA Gymnastics
    University of Iowa Wrestling

  • Go Big Show (TBS)
    The Morning Blend (KTNV)
    America’s Got Talent (NBC)
    Guinness World Records Unleashed (truTV)
    Evening News (CBS)
    America’s Most Wanted (FOX)
    Morning News (KTLA)