INSTRUCTORS

Rapid Action Tactics Instructors

Meet the experts dedicated to making personal protection more effective. We ensure a safe and supportive training environment.

Gregory M. Vecchi, Ph.D.

Principal & Chief Trainer

Retired FBI agent and Unit Chief of the legendary FBI Behavioral Science Unit, career hostage negotiator, and U.S. Army CID veteran. 40+ years in martial arts and firearms with instructor certifications across Jeet Kune Do/Kali, Wing Tsung, Arnis, Escrima, and NRA disciplines.

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Lawrence Sloan

DTACT System Head

Co-founder of the American Arnis Association (1978) and founder of the Defensive Tactics and Control Techniques (DTACT) System. One of the first students of Modern Arnis founder Remy A. Presas. Decades training local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement and protecting executives.

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Colton Gurley

Apprentice Instructor

Apprentice instructor in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do/Kali certified by Dr. Vecchi under Rapid-Action Jeet Kune Do. U.S. Army veteran (Combatives Level 1, Mounted & Urban Combat) with training in Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, and Western Boxing. B.S. in Kinesiology; CPR/AED/first-aid certified.

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Become a RAT-Certified Instructor

Instructor certification prepares you to deliver Rapid Action Tactics training within your own agency, school, or organization. Certified instructors are listed here as the program grows.

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