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Sensei Christopher Hertzler, 2nd Degree
Vee-Arnis-Jitsu Black Belt #67
Chris was born and raised in the Amish country of Lancaster, PA.
After High School Chris matriculated to DeVry University in Columbus, OH and earned a degree in electronics. He was hired by Intel Corporation as a technician.
In late 2002, Chris wanted to get back into Martial Arts and was looking at possible schools to train in. During a meeting (at work) his manager recommended that Chris check out the Defense Institute. Chris was blown away with how direct the system was in its approach to personal protection. He signed up right away.
He received his black belt in December of 2005 from Professor David James. He continues to train and is now working on his instruction skills so he may teach others Professor Vee's system.
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Sensei William Puryear, 2nd Degree
Vee-Arnis-Jujitsu Black Belt #69
After a tour in the Marine Corps, Sensei Bill attended Colorado State University and earned a Bachelor of Biological Sciences and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. His wife Pamela and he currently own and have operated Faithful Friends Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs since 1996.
Sensei Bill started studying Vee Arnis Jitsu at The Defense Institute under Sensei John Petrone in 2002. In 2005, he was awarded his Black Belt (number 69)by Professor David James in New York City. As a student of Tae Kwon Do for many years and Wing Chun Kung Fu, he realized most martial art programs simply would not work in a realistic street self defense situation, which often involves a bigger and stronger person who is a good street fighter or mugger. The change of study from other martial arts to Vee Arnis Jitsu was a result of a tremendous amount of research in finding the most destructive, practical, and realistic street-savvy self defense program offered in the country. He was ecstatic to find out that there was actually a school in Colorado Springs! The exact location in Colorado Springs has never been an issue because the quality of not only the program itself but also the extraordinary experience and ability of the instructors is second to none. On top of continually learning the most pragmatic martial art available, he uses Vee Arnis Jitsu for physical fitness.
Sensei Bill and his wife Pamela have two children; Amanda and Danny. Amanda is currently a student at UCCS studying elementary education, and Danny is also a student at The Defense Institute studying under Sensei Eric Lalone. Danny will hopefully be testing for his Black Belt, in Koei Kan Karate, in 2007.
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Sensei Jim Cassio, Vee-Arnis-Jujitsu Black Belt #65
Sensei Troy Bauer, Vee-Arnis-Jujitsu Black Belt #63
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Inactive:
Sensei Beth Peura, Vee-Arnis-Jujitsu Black Belt #50 (Active Duty U.S. Air Force, currently stationed San Antonio, TX.)
Sensei Christopher Corbett, Vee-Arnis-Jujitsu Black Belt #68 (Active Duty U.S. Air Force, currently stationed in Japan.)
Sensei Davis Christy, Vee-Arnis-Jujitsu Black Belt #72 (Active Duty U.S. Marine Corps, currently stationed San Diego, CA.)
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Others:
LaDarius Parrish
Mark Wulfkuhl
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