John Pierson has spent the majority of his life sharing the challenges and rewards of extreme disciplines with thousands of people nationwide. Early on, in perfecting individual skills the process seemed always to result in attaining Instructor level for whatever discipline was his focus; be it SCUBA or Martial Arts, than adding firearms to the mix to complete the circle in a true American Martial Art System. Spanning 36 years, education has remained a passion and a central focus.
John served as District Course Director for PADI in the NY/NJ area for most of the 90’s. He achieved notable success and recognition certifying more Instructors annually than any other Instructor trainer or combination of trainers in the region to date. Mr Pierson received PADI’s first annual Project AWARE award for excellence recognizing his work with NYC in the cleaning of Central Park Lake. This internationally attended event earned distinction and brought recognition to Mr Pierson as the most notable PADI diver in the Americas in 1992. Holder of two 3rd degree belts in mixed martial art systems Mr Pierson was kumite champion in the annual NJ Garden State Games two years running. He was also sparring champion in the NY NJ Challenge on 3 different occasions. He worked as a Senior Range Master with Front Sight in Nevada for 9 years teaching all weapon systems and serving as the Martial Arts Program Director as well as senior on-site medic. As DIrector of Training at Eagle Guardian Academy, Mr Pierson has introduced innovative changes to the way defensive skills are taught and learned. His original curriculum for Law Enforcement, Pro Carry, is independently accredited for 16 CEU’s by Nevada P.O.S.T. The Guardian Carry Series is the first of its kind providing citizens with a realistic progressive view of an aggressive encounter and how best to deal with it. As a firearms and defensive skills Instructor Mr Pierson blends his expertise with empty hand techniques to provide a truly American Martial Art. Author of several training manuals and teaching curricula, Instructor Trainer, Personal Protection Specialist, EMT and accomplished martial artist, John Pierson is able to bring a unique blend of skills and experience to bear in every course he teaches. Currently, Mr Pierson is collecting research data on the effects and role the body’s 5 senses play in a person’s ability to rapidly and correctly respond to an attack. | 
“ Each student who leaves me with a stronger command of their life infuses in me an energy and sense of accomplishment like no other experience I have ever known.”
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