Ben Rhodes started his martial arts path with Aikido
and some Aiki Jiu Jitsu. Being a member of the armed
forces and a law enforcement officer made him
pursue more skills in the self defense areas. Boxing,
and Thai boxing under Arjarn Chai Sirisute,
Brian Mossey and Jamie Ridgeway, Judo under
Sensei Maurice Allen, Gracie Jiu Jitsu under
Master Pedro Sauer and Kali under Guro Brian Mossey.
After leaving law enforcement actively, Ben furthered
his training and continues to study all of these arts;
and passing his knowledge to others. He still is active
in the law enforcement community in the training of
officers in defensive tactics. Being a former SWAT
and civil disturbance team member; Ben found that
officers lacked the skills necessary to end a situation
without further risk to themselves or their teammates.
Passionate about their safety, he still teaches at
various academies and privately to ensure that those
who protect us, are safe as well.
Teaching philosophy:
"Teach those who do not know, Remind those who do know, and Correct those who think they know"
--Helio Gracie.
