For the past 17 years Dave has become a perpetual apprentice in all forms of Personal Protection.  He has invested signifcant time in the Martial Arts including: Yoshinkan Aikido, Samurai arts (one of Aikido’s influences) and Systema (a Russian combat methodology that trains people in all forms of combat).

Dave has also trained in Krav Maga, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, American Kenpo, low-light tactics and Executive Personal Defense offered by Surefire Institute.  He has been privileged to teach people from all walks of life including those whose jobs are dangerous in nature such as: Special Forces, Law Enforcement, Nurses, Prison Guards and Psychiatric Wards Workers. For a better look at Dave’s philosophies click here.

Today Dave is a professional speaker, author and instructor.  He has created custom courses for the health and education industries and is currently working on two books.  

He travels the nation conducting keynotes, workshops and seminars that focus on violence awareness; plus train others about their own personal sense of value, awakens their innate gifts and reduces their personal risk of violence in an increasingly violent world. Although security is a serious matter, Dave’s light-hearted, fun and laid-back approach will connect with your attendees and encourage them to take personal safety seriously. 

In addition to his speaking career Dave has been a corporate trainer for over a decade conducting seminars and workshops for corporate clients. He is also the President, CEO and Founder of Psygistics Incorporated.  Psygistics is a full service computer software and professional development training company.  

“The ability to protect yourself is only as good as how you view yourself.”