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Mike R. Keller (Martial Arts)

Biography

Mike Keller (born 1952) is an American martial artist and law enforcement instructor. Keller began his training at the age of 6, in western boxing. In 1972 he was introduced to Judo and Tae Kwon Do and continued training in multiple disciplines’. He eventually earned Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do, American Kickboxing, Tang Soo Do, Ho Sin Sul and a Brown Belt in Wu Wei Gung Fu.

Keller coached and competed in amateur kickboxing for several years during the 70’s and 80’s. He was a fierce competitor and fought his last match in 1990 winning the N. Central Light Welterweight Kickboxing title, surrendering it in 30 days and retiring from competition.

Keller has been certified as an instructor in, Jun Fan (Bruce Lee) Gung Fu and Filipino Martial Arts under Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell and Ted Lucaylucay Jr.

His gym has also been authorized to teach Muay Thai Boxing under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute and Mande Muda Silat under Pendekar Herman Suwanda.

He is also a former military police officer and close quarters combat instructor, having served as a USAF Security Specialist for 8 years. Keller also competed on a rifle shooting team while stationed at Lackland AFB.

Keller is the founder and owner of the Practical Defensive Tactics (PDT) training system. His methods are taught to law enforcement, security personnel, concealed handgun owners and those seeking realistic personal protection training.

Keller is the author and director of the “Self Defense Made Easy” video series, utilizing Jeet Kune Do concepts. He is also the director and producer for the “PDT Video Production” company, featuring training in firearms, edged weapons and Filipino martial arts.

Always a student himself, he continues to train with many highly regarded martial artists in Kali, Silat, Catchwrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

References and Publications:

'''Sweetwater Reporter News, November 2009. “Local Man Honored for Marital Art Achievements”'''

Black Belt Magazine, November 1995.

Black Belt Magazine, December 1995.

Filmography:

Instructional Films –

“Self Defense Made Easy Vol. 1-5” Jeet Kune Do Concepts -   AJT Video Productions

Panagmot / Sinum Bagay “Filipino Empty Hand Method”   -  PDT Video Productions

Panagmot / Sinum Bagay “Trankada/Joint Locks”  -  PDT Video Productions

Panagmot / Sinum Bagay “Introduction to Edged Weapons”  -  PDT Video Productions

PDT Basic Handgun Fundamentals -  PDT Video Productions

Born: Texas, United States

Residence: Texas, United States

Website: www.practicaldefensivetactics.com

Business Location: 512 W. Broadway Sweetwater, TX 79556