Testimonials

"I have known and trained with Shon for five years. I can unequivocally say he is the best martial arts teacher I have ever known and learned from. To put that in context, I wrestled competitively from ages 12-21, with elite level collegiate coaches who helped me win multiple championships.

When I commissioned into the Air Force, my intelligence unit embedded with the army and I trained in an MMA style with Survival, Resistance, Evasion, and Escape instructors whose job it was to teach other instructors how to train. I have attended multiple Brazilian Jiu-jitsu dojos in the past decade to learn and train. In every case, Shon’s demeanor with his students, his patience, his demonstrable martial skill, and his committment to martial arts in body, mind, and spirit surpassed everything I have seen.

Shon’s drive and skill in teaching movement and techniques is coupled with a rare ability to cultivate both a warrior mentality and spiritual commitment to balanced growth. He genuinely connects with his students, demonstrating a lived compassion and battle-ready ethos the likes of which are rarely coupled. His ability to speak candidly, realistically, and relate his life and training experiences with humor and earnestness foster a bond with his students, such that many will attend classes he teaches on short notice when learning he has come into town or has spaces available. 

Shon will be a tremendous asset to any program you want to attend, create, host, or facilitate. Train with Shon, and you are certain to learn something new - whether about yourself, martial arts, or simply the world. I am happy to discuss my experiences with Shon as a person, trainer, leader, gardener, and martial artist should you have any questions."
— Major Scott Church, USAF, Retired