 Dan
Starks has been in the business of
teaching self-defense for many years
having had the privilege of working
with thousands of folks from all
walks of life. Clients of Dan Starks
include agents from the FBI, Secret
Service, Fortune 500 companies and
Law Enforcement Departments, all
looking for the best way to protect
themselves.
Professional memberships include
American Society of Law Enforcement
Trainers, NRA, American Women's Self-Defense
Organization, Infragard, High Tech
Crime Investigation Association,
National Range Officers Association,
NATAS and the National Speakers Association.
In addition, He is a member of the
Board of Directors for the Charlotte,
NC Crime Stoppers and a graduate
of the FBI Citizens Academy.
A weekly host on "Starks Reality," he
has been frequently heard on various
radio stations dealing with issues
of self-protection and crime and
writes a weekly self-defense column
for the Charlotte Observer. Starks
is also contracted as a material
witness, specializing in personal
security.
In addition to the above, Dan offers
customized self-defense courses through
Starks Training Institute, Inc. that
are designed to equip attendees with
the skills necessary to avoid becoming
a victim or surviving if an assault
becomes inevitable.
Some of the courses Starks Training
Institute offers include:
- Parent/Youth course designed
for young adults preparing for
college, the first job, driving,
etc.
- Corporate/business seminars designed
to teach self-defense to employees
both off and on the job.
- Avoiding workplace violence,
including a security analysis of
the environment.
- A four-hour safety/awareness
course incorporating the use of
fundamental "break away" self-defense
techniques in addition to the use
of various tools such as OC Pepper
Foam.
- Firearms training including the
North Carolina Concealed Carry
Course.
- Realtor Safety Courses.
This is a partial list of programs
available. Most are custom designed
to meet the specific needs of any
group. It is Dan's belief that we
must all address the issue of protection,
regardless of race, gender, religion
or social position.
Self-defense is a way of life. You
must formulate a plan to protect
yourself in any situation enabling
you to live a life free of many fears,
equipped to handle most situations.
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