Grand Master Jason Velez is considered one of the leaders in the martial arts industry. Certified expert in Israeli Defense Forces Krav Maga, Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics and Counter Terrorism. He offers a unique expertise through his combined military, law enforcement, and civilian self-defense background. GM Velez has extensive service as a US Army 10th Mountain Div. Light Infantry Commando, VIP Force Protection Team Leader, Close Quarters Battle instructor, Advance combat weapons instructor and Combat fitness instructor together with his 20 plus yrs. military service and 50 plus years martial arts training. GM Velez is a retired Vietnam Era US Marine and a US Army Persian Gulf War Combat Veteran.
This real world life training, including operational military service makes USMC/US Army Ret. Sergeant First Class Jason Velez without question one of the most highly qualified individuals currently instructing combatives and Survival Solutions to professionals and civilians worldwide.
GM Velez was a professional career soldier instrumental in formulating and conducting Close Quarter Combat and Counter Terrorism solutions within the special units he served. He has been employed worldwide as a personal bodyguard and Security Operator for numerous assignments.
Grand Master Velez is an Ambassador to many martial arts organizations. He was inducted into the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors Platinum award 2011, Goodwill Ambassador award 2014/2015. (The Academy awards of martial arts)
Presently training actors Christopher Robert Smith, Taylor Murphy-Sinclair, Jeff Torres, Angela Ko and WBF Champion Kylie "Killa" Fulmer, Muay Thai Champion Anthony Njokuani in film fighting and stunts. He has appeared in TV’s Casual, Ballers, Angie Tribeca and other shows. Currently working as a Stunt Actor in 10 film projects 2021.
Qualifications:
· 50 plus years, of practical analysis/research experience in the Martial Arts
· 45 plus years, of teaching experience in the Military, LE and the private sector
· Certified Full Instructor in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts
· Certified Sr. Master Black Belt in Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Filipino-Indonesian Martial Arts
· Certified Expert in Israeli Defense Forces Krav Maga
· IDF Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instr. & Counter Terrorism expert
· Certified Fitness trainer at Rhodes Ranch Fitness Las Vegas, NV
· Certified “Fit Wall” Instr. Body Fit, Las Vegas, NV
· Master Teacher of Reiki, Qi Gong and other energy healing modalities
· #1 All Army Trainer SW Region (2000-03)
· World Karate League’s Sr. Grand Masters Fighting Champion - Orlando, FL 2017
This real world life training, including operational military service makes USMC/US Army Ret. Sergeant First Class Jason Velez without question one of the most highly qualified individuals currently instructing combatives and Survival Solutions to professionals and civilians worldwide.
GM Velez was a professional career soldier instrumental in formulating and conducting Close Quarter Combat and Counter Terrorism solutions within the special units he served. He has been employed worldwide as a personal bodyguard and Security Operator for numerous assignments.
Grand Master Velez is an Ambassador to many martial arts organizations. He was inducted into the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors Platinum award 2011, Goodwill Ambassador award 2014/2015. (The Academy awards of martial arts)
Presently training actors Christopher Robert Smith, Taylor Murphy-Sinclair, Jeff Torres, Angela Ko and WBF Champion Kylie "Killa" Fulmer, Muay Thai Champion Anthony Njokuani in film fighting and stunts. He has appeared in TV’s Casual, Ballers, Angie Tribeca and other shows. Currently working as a Stunt Actor in 10 film projects 2021.
Qualifications:
· 50 plus years, of practical analysis/research experience in the Martial Arts
· 45 plus years, of teaching experience in the Military, LE and the private sector
· Certified Full Instructor in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts
· Certified Sr. Master Black Belt in Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Filipino-Indonesian Martial Arts
· Certified Expert in Israeli Defense Forces Krav Maga
· IDF Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instr. & Counter Terrorism expert
· Certified Fitness trainer at Rhodes Ranch Fitness Las Vegas, NV
· Certified “Fit Wall” Instr. Body Fit, Las Vegas, NV
· Master Teacher of Reiki, Qi Gong and other energy healing modalities
· #1 All Army Trainer SW Region (2000-03)
· World Karate League’s Sr. Grand Masters Fighting Champion - Orlando, FL 2017