Tony, the creator of Tactical Fighting Systems, is a retired Chicago Police Officer and has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, including 30 years with the Chicago Police Department and 2 years with the Cook County Department of Corrections. Tony has over 48 years of martial arts experience and is a second degree black belt in Hapkido. He has also trained in several other martial arts styles, including krav maga, wing chun, and jiu jitsu, and is a certified Krav Maga Force Training (LEO) Instructor, as well as a certified krav maga instructor. Tony firmly believes that in the world today where violence has become the norm, people need to take control of their lives and safety and be prepared to defend themselves in any situation. Using a combination of martial arts styles, mental strength, and confidence is the key to confusing and defeating a violent attacker. Combatives win fights!