I've delivered over 15,000 hours of training and received 1,500 hours myself, mentoring 10,000+ students along the way. Today, Gun-Jitsu is my mission: blending Samurai discipline and Templar chivalry to empower serious students of self-defense — professionals, families, men, women, and instructors — with a concealed carry lifestyle that prioritizes protection, honor, and responsibility.
What is Gun-Jitsu?
Gun-Jitsu is the martial art of armed self-defense — a holistic discipline that develops, blends, and refines the mind, body, and skills for effective, efficient, and lawful protection. Drawing from Samurai and Templar self-defense traditions, it rejects the narrow label of "firearms instruction."
As a Personal Safety Consultant, I guide clients beyond mere shooting: we explore how, what, when, where, why, who, and how many times to act, emphasizing tactics, legalities, and the protector mentality. It's a lifestyle choice for those committed to protecting their family and community — serious students seeking to improve their shooting while mastering avoidance, de-escalation, and deterrence as first lines of defense. Deadly force? Always the last resort, deployed with precision and moral clarity.
Our philosophy: the Gun-Shidō Code.
At the heart of Gun-Jitsu lies Gun-Shidō — the "Way of the Gun," a personal honor code blending Samurai discipline with Templar chivalry. Inspired by Bushido virtues (righteousness, heroic courage, charity, respect, honesty, loyalty) and the Templar tradition of disciplined spiritual warriors protecting the innocent, Gun-Shidō trains the mind to wield power responsibly.
It's not about aggression; it's about guardianship — identifying threats, avoiding conflict, de-escalating tensions, and deterring harm before it escalates. For professionals, families, men, women, and instructors with a protector mentality, this code fosters a lifetime of learning: living honorably, minimizing vulnerability, and using force only when necessary, efficiently, and legally.
Gun-Shidō in practice
- Samurai Precision — Disciplined tactics for efficient response.
- Templar Conscience — Moral and legal frameworks to guide actions.
- Lifestyle Integration — Concealed carry as daily vigilance, not paranoia.
- Community — Nurturing followers in both traditions for ongoing growth.
The Gun is a Tool. You Are the Weapon.
Through Gun-Jitsu and Gun-Shidō, I consult with clients to build this reality — empowering you to protect what matters most.