FOUNDER

SEAL

Mike spent over 9 years in Naval Special Warfare with extensive combat operations experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as a JTAC, Intelligence Analyst, Lead Breacher, Communications Specialist and various other qualifications for his team.

He spent his last 3 years in the Navy teaching combat shooting and helping to develop the modern-day Combatives program at the Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUDS). He has trained thousands of military members, government employees, law enforcement, and civilians.

He has an MBA from University of California, San Diego and a Bachelors from Boston University.

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RANGER

Angel is a former Army Ranger and member of the 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. He served for over 8 years, 24 of those months he was deployed between Iraq and Afghanistan. Angel is a combat shooter and Master Breacher and has extensive experience teaching pistol and rifle defensive shooting.

Angel is also the founder of the OG Pumpkin, clothing and lifestyle brand. He uses the proceeds from his business to fund Veteran initiatives and provide support to Active Duty Military.

In his free time, Angel is a competitive Muy Thai and BJJ fighter. He is currently finishing his Bachelor of Science at California State University, Long Beach.

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SEAL

Zack is a former Navy SEAL team 7 veteran with multiple deployments to Iraq, Yemen, Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. He served as his platoons Lead Sniper/Pointman, JTAC, Combatives Instructor, and Weapons Ordnance Specialist.

Additionally, Zack is a competitive 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, as well as an amateur MMA fighter. His goal is to continue to reach and connect with people through his Jiu-Jitsu content to help show that there are other communities out there to join when veterans leave active duty. It is a great lifestyle to re-acquire a purpose and to be a part of a community. Ironically enough, Zack met DSG instructor Angel Cortes through his OG Pumpkin Jiu-Jitsu event.

He is an instructor for the Graceful Warrior Project, a non-profit organization that aims to equip in-duress women in Africa and Congo with self-defense skills. Congo is considered the “rape capitol of the world.” Zack finds tremendous pride and satisfaction knowing that teaching his self-defense instruction will help save women's lives.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston. Lastly, he is the founder of Zackkferg.com where he designs and creates military-style Jiu-Jitsu rash guards.

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RANGER

Cameron Fath is a former US Army Ranger and California National Guardsman, having dedicated 9 years to the military, split between active duty and reserve service. He held various roles including Grenadier, Automatic Rifleman, Machine Gun Team Leader, Fire Team Leader, and Reconnaissance Team Leader. His service included deploying to the Middle East, joint training exercises in Europe and Asia, and mobilization to assist law enforcement during nationwide civil unrest.

Successfully transitioning from a dedicated warrior to a determined civilian, Cameron has shared his experiences through hosting popular social media channels. This led to his role as one of the hosts of "Toughest Forces on Earth," a Netflix reality show that highlights the capabilities of elite Special Forces units from around the world.

Cameron holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University. He is the owner of KITGOD, a tactical fashion brand, and the VP of NEVCAS LLC, a government procurement company.

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SEAL

Alex is a 9 year Navy SEAL combat veteran with operational experience in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. He is a Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper and Communications Specialist.

Alex led the NSW Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training cell, putting in countless hours of high-risk training and instruction to thousands of active duty SEALs spanning CQB, target assaults, and internal and external breaching.

Alex has a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and his EMT certification. He also volunteers on the Bozeman, MT Search and Rescue team for high-risk mountain and river rescue.

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US Marines

Nathan Mendes has over 20 years of local, state and federal law enforcement experience. He has worked in various assignments including Patrol, K9, SWAT, Sniper/ Observer, Homicide, Narcotics and Vice.

Nathan served in the U.S. Marine Corps, deploying to Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. While in Iraq, Nathan was assigned to a Human Exploitation Team and International Police Liaison Team as a machine gun crewman, interrogator, and trainer/ liaison. His team was responsible for training and working alongside the fledgling Iraqi Police, Emergency Response Team (SWAT) and the Iraqi Special Forces.

Nathan is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and is the owner of Mendes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, with affiliates in California and Hawaii.