Jason Patterson, Owner of Guardian Self Defense, has 21 years of diligent training and has devoted a majority of his life to the martial arts. His knowledge and skills as a practitioner and teacher hold him in high standing among colleagues in the profession of martial arts. His many accomplishments include:
• 4th Degree Black Belt—Okinawan Karate. • 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo—United States Judo Association. • Former AAU Karate National Champion (Gold Medalist) • Extensive Training in the Mixed Martial Arts under Philip Wyman, a member of the Ken Shamrock Lions Den, and founding father of the Marine Corps Martial Arts program. • Extensive training in the Russian Martial art of Combat Systema. • Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a Massachusetts Licensed Physical Education Teacher. • Nationally licensed Athletic Trainer. Worked extensively with High School, Collegiate and Semi-professional athletes. • Experienced Massachusetts Licensed Educator for children in Behavior modification programs. For more information on Jason's school, please click here.
• Lived in Japan for 2 years and trained in Shorin Ryu Karate with the Mito City Police force.