Instructor: Pete Menke
Chief Instructor – Unified Combatives Academy
Background:
30+ years of martial arts experience; Marine Corps veteran (22 years, 17 in Recon/Force Recon). Expert in scenario-based and real-world self-defense.
Specialties:
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8th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo
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Black Belt – Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
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Blue Belt – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Saya (Instructor) – Thut Ti Lethwei
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Extensive training in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Judo, Wrestling, Kali & more
Achievements:
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Multiple Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing & Grappling championships
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California State Submission Grappling: Gold (Novice), Silver (Open)
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Golden Gloves & Gateway Classic medalist
Professional Roles:
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Chief Instructor – UCA
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Instructor – Asymmetric Solutions (Military & Law Enforcement)
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SOCP Instructor (Special Operations Combatives Program)
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Certified in ASP Baton & Non-Lethal Tactics
Pete