About Us
Sifu Jerry
I am an instructor at Functional Combatives Institute with over 40 years of martial arts training and 20 + years of teaching experience. As a life long martial artist and personal protection enthusiast, I have had to the opportunity to train with a variety of top level instructors in multiple disciplines from around the world.
My martial arts journey began at the age of 8 with Taekwondo. My background includes: black belt/instructor in Krav Maga, Full instructor in both Jeet Kune Do and Kali( under Sifu Joffery Stone). Black belt or above in the following: Koryu Jujutsu, Danzan ryu Jujutsu, Taijutsu, Shaolin Kung Fu, Taekwondo. I am a certified pistol, personal protection inside/outside the home instructor and former USCCA pistol instructor.
My focus is on real world self protection, practical self defense, biomechanics of movement, adaptability, the physiological/psychological aspects of combatives and development of awareness and de-escalation tactics.
Sifu Joffery
I am an Instructor at Functional Combatives Institute with over 40 years of martial arts training and teaching experience. As a U.S. Army veteran, former law enforcement professional, and former firearms instructor certified through the NRA and USCCA, I bring real-world experience and a practical approach to self-defense training.
My martial arts journey began in 1985 and includes specialization in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Kali/Arnis/Escrima. I am a certified Full Instructor in both Jeet Kune Do and Kali, having trained with Chris Kent within the Dan Inosanto lineage. I also hold black belts in Krav Maga and Tae Kwon Do.
My instruction focuses on practical self-defense skills, adaptability, and personal growth, helping students develop confidence, awareness, and effective combative abilities.