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.