Our Director of Training, Doug Hicks
Mr. Hicks excels in creating innovative and personalized Martial Arts training programs and enjoys sharing his experience and expertise with others. He has focused on training civilians for the last several years and enjoys empowering people with the skills and knowledge to protect themselves and others. He has more than 30 years experience teaching Martial Arts, Personal Protection, Self Defense and Combatives throughout North and Central America.
He has taught Military and Police from Canada and the United States in Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Special Weapons Tactics, Less than Lethal Weapons and Officer Survival. He holds professional certifications and Instructor rank in several specialty areas including; Defensive Tactics, Baton, Aerosol Weapons, Ground Control, Edged Weapons, Less Lethal Devises, Force- Response to Resistance, Weapons Retention, Reality Based Training & Scenario Based Training
He is a Licensed Security Professional and Trainer and has taught Private and Contract Security Professionals in intermediate weapons including; Baton, Pepper Spray and Arrest and Control Tactics.
As a Martial Arts Teacher he has also received Black Belt/Instructor Ranking from;
Tiger Claw Kung Fu School
World Kubojitsu Association
Canadian Jiu Jitsu Association
International Martial Arts Federation
If you would like to learn more about Mr. Hicks' background please continue to read his personal introduction below.
Please meet our Director of Training.
Hello, my name is Doug Hicks. Training in the martial arts has been a life long passion for me. It all started with watching Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon on the big screen.
I started my martial arts career in 1981 studying Traditional Chinese Martial Arts. I was a committed and serious student practicing regularly and helping junior students every chance I had as I advanced in rank. I earned my Black Sash in 1985.
From there I joined the Canadian Army and after serving 2 years regular force transitioned to the reserves serving 5 more years.
While I took a break from regular martial arts study I learned about military combat, tactics and strategies for war.
In 1988 I joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Service. I became a Firearms Range Officer and received my Defensive Tactics Instructor certifications. I served as an instructor at the Ontario Police College and more recently at the New Mexico State Law Enforcement Training Academy, teaching Officers how to protect themselves and deal with violence on the streets. I also provided training for Officers at my own department and advanced training for Special Weapons Teams.
Over the years I kept up my personal training in martial arts studying Japanese Karate and Jiu Jitsu, Filipino stick and knife fighting, Kempo Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Russian Martial Arts. Although I am curious about and respect traditions my focus has always been on learning what is most effective, regardless of where it comes from or what it is called. I continue to study and learn from a variety of people today.
I have developed my own teaching style and approach to Combatives and Martial Arts. I love sharing this with others and have been teaching for over 30 years.
It is an honor and a privilege to help other people learn skills that will empower them and give them the abilities to not only survive in conflict and violence but to thrive in all aspects of their lives by acknowledging their own inner strengths, conquering their fears and attaining a level of self mastery that few will experience.
Martial Arts and Combatives are vehicles for self awareness and personal mastery. I will continue sharing the endless benefits of these practices with others as I continue to grow and learn myself. Everyday brings something new.
Thank you,
Doug Hicks
Please reach out if you have any questions about our classes or want to talk about how I can help you reach your personal goals.
Mr. Hicks excels in creating innovative and personalized Martial Arts training programs and enjoys sharing his experience and expertise with others. He has focused on training civilians for the last several years and enjoys empowering people with the skills and knowledge to protect themselves and others. He has more than 30 years experience teaching Martial Arts, Personal Protection, Self Defense and Combatives throughout North and Central America.
He has taught Military and Police from Canada and the United States in Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Special Weapons Tactics, Less than Lethal Weapons and Officer Survival. He holds professional certifications and Instructor rank in several specialty areas including; Defensive Tactics, Baton, Aerosol Weapons, Ground Control, Edged Weapons, Less Lethal Devises, Force- Response to Resistance, Weapons Retention, Reality Based Training & Scenario Based Training
He is a Licensed Security Professional and Trainer and has taught Private and Contract Security Professionals in intermediate weapons including; Baton, Pepper Spray and Arrest and Control Tactics.
As a Martial Arts Teacher he has also received Black Belt/Instructor Ranking from;
Tiger Claw Kung Fu School
World Kubojitsu Association
Canadian Jiu Jitsu Association
International Martial Arts Federation
If you would like to learn more about Mr. Hicks' background please continue to read his personal introduction below.
Please meet our Director of Training.
Hello, my name is Doug Hicks. Training in the martial arts has been a life long passion for me. It all started with watching Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon on the big screen.
I started my martial arts career in 1981 studying Traditional Chinese Martial Arts. I was a committed and serious student practicing regularly and helping junior students every chance I had as I advanced in rank. I earned my Black Sash in 1985.
From there I joined the Canadian Army and after serving 2 years regular force transitioned to the reserves serving 5 more years.
While I took a break from regular martial arts study I learned about military combat, tactics and strategies for war.
In 1988 I joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Service. I became a Firearms Range Officer and received my Defensive Tactics Instructor certifications. I served as an instructor at the Ontario Police College and more recently at the New Mexico State Law Enforcement Training Academy, teaching Officers how to protect themselves and deal with violence on the streets. I also provided training for Officers at my own department and advanced training for Special Weapons Teams.
Over the years I kept up my personal training in martial arts studying Japanese Karate and Jiu Jitsu, Filipino stick and knife fighting, Kempo Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Russian Martial Arts. Although I am curious about and respect traditions my focus has always been on learning what is most effective, regardless of where it comes from or what it is called. I continue to study and learn from a variety of people today.
I have developed my own teaching style and approach to Combatives and Martial Arts. I love sharing this with others and have been teaching for over 30 years.
It is an honor and a privilege to help other people learn skills that will empower them and give them the abilities to not only survive in conflict and violence but to thrive in all aspects of their lives by acknowledging their own inner strengths, conquering their fears and attaining a level of self mastery that few will experience.
Martial Arts and Combatives are vehicles for self awareness and personal mastery. I will continue sharing the endless benefits of these practices with others as I continue to grow and learn myself. Everyday brings something new.
Thank you,
Doug Hicks
Please reach out if you have any questions about our classes or want to talk about how I can help you reach your personal goals.