Michael began his formal education in martial arts in 1997 at Princeton Academy of Martial Arts under world renowned Sifu/Guru/Arjan Rick Tucci. Michael was a staff member and lead instructor at Princeton Academy of Martial Arts (PAMA) for 20 years.

Michael has professionally trained thousands of individuals in martial arts, physical Fitness and self defense. He is well versed and continues to stay current and understands that martial arts and physical fitness are a journey with no destination.  Michael is also the owner and Director of Training for Justifiable Force NJ's Premier training group focusing on all aspects of personal defense.

• Full Instructor Jeet kune Do/ Jun Fan Gung fu under Sifu Rick Tucci

• Full Instructor Filipino martial Kali/Silat arts under Guro Rick Tucci

• Full Senior Instructor in Muay Thai/ Thai Boxing under Grandmaster Chai Sirisute founder of the WTBA

• Silver Glove in Savate under Nicholas Saignac

• CSW Combat Submission Wrestling Coach Level 1 Under Erik Paulson

• STX Savate/Thai Boxing Coach Level 1 Under Erik Paulson

• Affiliate instructor in Martial Blade concepts under Michael Janich

• Gracie Survival Tactics Level 2 Instructor

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt Under Professor Derrick Ferrer of Torque Jiu- Jitsu

• Law Enforcement Physical Conditioning Instructor

• CPR/AED Instructor AHA

• Instructor in Knife Fighting Concepts under Peter Weckauf

• Certified MMA Conditioning Coach

• Certified Kettlebell Coach under Jason Brown Kettlebell Athletics

• Rad Mobility & Recovery Specialist

• Certified Macebell Coach under Newbreed Fitness

• Certified Mace Coach under Mr.Maceman Rik Brown

• Certified Steel Mace Flow Coach under Leo Savage

• TRX Qualified Suspension Training

• TRX Qualified Functional Training

• Certified in Jane - Jitsu under Steve Kardian

• Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics and Handcuffing Instructor

• Law Enforcement Physical Conditioning Instructor

• Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

• Law Enforcement NJ Criminal Code and Arrest, Search and Seizure Instructor

• Law Enforcement Use of Force Instructor

• Active Shooter Response Instructor

• Less than lethal Instructor in OC Aerosols, Impact Munitions, Chemical Munitions and Distraction Device Munitions

• Expandable Baton Instructor

• NRA basic pistol shooting instructor

• NRA first steps pistol instructor

• United States Concealed Carry Associate Instructor

• Law of Self Defense Instructor Program Graduate

• Certified Force Analyst under Force Science

• Force on Force Instructor under Gabriel Suarez

• Certified De-escalation Instructor