Prof. Bennett focus is not how many tournaments one have won, and who one may have trained with nor is it who you know.  He focuses on understanding that obstacles that we all faces and how to address those obstacles in a manner that logically, ethical and safe.

  Prof. Bennett holds an 8th degree black in Tracy’s Kenpo Karate, and 4th degree in Tae Kwon Do and a 1st degree black belt (Shodan) in Aiki Jujutsu and obtained Shodoka Ranking in Shootfighting.

Prof. Bennett was an educator, 20+ years; teaching middle school science and high school Chemistry and Physics.  Six years of his teaching experience consisted of teaching Critical Thinking and Strategies Classes at the collegiate level.  Prior to becoming an educator, he was police officer in the metro-Atlanta, GA area.

As of recent years, Prof. Bennett, was a bodyguard/security and has worked in various investigative capacities.

Prof. Bennett does not travel a lot related to the martial arts; however, he was a presenter at the 2026 Ohana, Danzan Ryu Jujitsu event in Hawaii.

Prof. Bennett has written a few minor articles concerning assorted topics. He also had an active shooter video, relating to an active shooter in a church.  And he is available for seminar/clinics.  

Prof. Bennett has a BS in Chemistry, Masters in Adult Education and completed 58 hours of post graduate work, in Organizational Leadership with a minor in Conflict Resolution, maintaining a 4.0 avg.  

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It is a time to play and it is time to put away your toys.  Self-Defense is self-preservation.  It is not ranking, it is not about winning, it is about existing and constantly finding equilibruim.  – Pedro Bennett