Pete
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 (SCMMA / Vaghi BJJ)
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Sayar (Instructor) Lvl 2 – Thut Ti Lethwei
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Extensive training in Lethwei, BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kali & more
- CQB and Sniper Instructor
- Tactical Fitness (Russian Kettlebell Instructor, CrossFit Lvl 1, CrossFit Running, CrossFit Gymnastics)
- CPR, 1st Aid, Stop the Bleed, AED certified
Achievements:
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Multiple Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing & Grappling fights and championships
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California State Submission Grappling - No Gi: Gold (Novice), Silver (Open) (2008)
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STL Golden Gloves & Gateway Classic runner up medalist (Circa 1996/97)
- 2-0 in MMA (circa 2008 California)
- STL IBJJF Blue Belt Champion 2026
- 2x Mammoth Sniper Challenge Competitor and top 50 Placer 2025 and 2026
- 7th Place team, Marine Recon Challenge 2022
- Current Active Competitor In BJJ and Precision Rifle competitions
Professional Roles:
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Chief Instructor – UCA
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Instructor – Military & Law Enforcement of Tactics, Techniques, Weapons, etc.
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SOCP Instructor (Special Operations Combatives Program) Instructor
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Certified in ASP Baton & Non-Lethal Weapons and Tactics
- Marine Corps Basic Firearms Instructor (Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle)
- Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival and Open Water Rescue
- CQB and Sniper Instructor
- Military Free Fall Parachutist Coach
- Reconnaissance and Surveillance Instructor
- Land Navigation Instructor
- Weapons and Tactics Instructor