Chris Sutton
C.O.B.R.A.™ Self Defense System
Founder and Creator
Career Brief
Black Belt in Multiple Styles
Street Cop with Clearwater Police Dept.
Maximum Security Prison Guard
Pinellas County Sheriff
Full Time Owner and Operator of 400 Student Martial Arts School
The author of The Psychology of Self-Defense, Chris Sutton's' extensive law enforcement experience dealing with real street criminals has instilled in him highly unique insights into the reality of self-defense.
A dedicated martial arts school owner, Chris has earned multiple black belts in different martial arts.
After many years in the Asian arts Chris earned a black belt under World Champion Kick Boxer Jim Graden, with further influence from the legendary champion Joe Lewis.
Chris has used this expertise to create the acclaimed C.O.B.R.A.™ reality-based self-defense system, as well as influencing his other martial arts programs, fitness programs & books.
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John Graden
Martial Arts Teachers' Association
Executive Director
Career Brief
2008 – Author, The Impostor Syndrome: How to Replace Self-Doubt with Self-Confidence and Train Your Brain for Success
2006 – Founder, Pro-Star Mixed Martial Arts 2004 – Founder, Martial Arts Teachers' Association
2003 – Author, The Truth About the Martial Arts Business
1998 – Author, How to Open and Operate a Successful Martial Arts School
1997 – Founder – American Council on Martial Arts (ACMA)
1995 – Founder – Martial Arts Professional Magazine 1994 –
Founder – National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA)
1993 – Author, Black Belt Management
In the past two-decades no single person has had a more powerful and positive impact on the martial arts industry than MATA Executive Director John Graden.
An 8th degree black belt under Joe Lewis, Mr. Graden was an accomplished international competitor before he realized that he could not deposit his trophies in the bank.
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