American Combatives - Matt Summers

MATT SUMMERS

P.O. Box 937
Jacksonville, IL, 62651
(217) 243-9147
Email: cuttaxes@msn.com

EDUCATION

1995-1997	United States Navy
	Gunners Mate “A” School Graduate
	Completed training in hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, small arms, and explosives.
	Certified 1^st class swimmer in U.S. Navy.
	Received physical fitness, nutrition, and survival training in Naval Special Warfare School.
	1994-2006 Martial Arts Training
	1994 Certified 1^st Degree Black Belt: Shudo-kan karate
	1998 Certified 2^nd Degree B. B. Gojo-ryu karate/Bushido-kai Academy of Karate
	1998 Certified 2^nd Degree Black Belt Kyusho-jitsu
	1999 Certified Class 1 Instructor American Combatives Association
	2001 Certified Class 2 Instructor American Combatives Association
	2005 Certified Instructor (Class 3) American Combatives
	Certified Executive Protection Instructor
	Associate Point Shooting Instructor
	Certified Air-crew Combat training: Civilian & Military

1998-2002	D.O.C. State Certified Correctional Officer
	State Certified T.A.C.T. Team Member

2002-2006	University of Illinois
	Fire Fighter II State Certification
	EMT State Certification
	Technical Rescue Awareness State Certification
	Hazardous Materials Operations State Certification
	Fire Apparatus Engineer State Certification
	Vehicle & Machinery Operations State Certification

CAREERS

1998-2002	Correctional Officer, Illinois Department of Corrections
	Duties: Security & Supervised @ 100-200 inmates at a time, record keeping, maintenance and storage of State of IL. Security equipment, including firearms, radio equipment, and the security patrol vehicles. Active member IL Dept of Corrections T.A.C.T. Team at Jacksonville Correctional Facility.

2002-2006	Jacksonville City Fire-Fighter

EXPERIENCE

1993 – 1995	Leading Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
	Received the Dedication & Leadership Award for teaching and consistently training at the Jacksonville and Winchester Karate Clubs.

1994-2006	C.Q.C./ Personal Protection Instructor
	Helped to make men, women, and children aware of the dangers on the streets. Instructing training courses and seminars on self-defense and rape prevention. Certified Instructor in the American Combatives Association under John Kary and Joe Green. Currently teaching private lessons to individuals and small groups.

1997-1999	The Karate Club
	Head Black Belt Martial Arts Instructor Operated & taught at two schools in Jacksonville & Winchester, IL. Implemented new training methods that increased learning abilities and effectiveness of techniques used for self-defense. Eventually sold school to another instructor.

2004-2006	Owner/ Operator: A.C.A. Midwest Training Facility

Training Programs