John Holt is HSS co-founder and head instructor providing on-site threat awareness and response counseling and training to healthcare staff.

Based on a thorough review of a client's facility, he works with other Holt staff personnel to develop action-plans tailored to that client's needs. John has years of experience in providing group and personalized self-protection instruction. He holds certifications as:

NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
IHP Certified Level II MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach
ExpertRating Certified Sports Nutritionist
NCFI Certified Level II Corporate Wellness Specialist
Certified Proteus Master Trainer
Certified Instructor in the following Self Defense Programs: Kali, Silat, Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do, Systema, Muay Thai, and Boxing
Apprentice Instructor: Wing Chun
Apprentice Instructor: Unified Fighting Arts
9-year undefeated professional fight career in Muay Thai
Over 900 hours in Ekam and Kriya Yoga, 4th Level Initiate through The Lotus Center (SRF affiliate)
Interned PT students for Tulsa Technology Center
Authored Kamagon Master Trainer Course, which is internationally accredited.
Advisor to the Solomon Group, a company specializing in high-risk personal protection
Owner of multiple fitness patents
Regional Director for the Thai Boxing Association of the United States 2003-2014
Author of Bodybuilding Has Failed You
Voted Trainer, Nutritionist, and Class Instructor of the Year in Tulsa 2015
Member of the Cherokee Nation.

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