Testimonials
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for your instruction in hand to hand combat to the members of our Containment Emergency Response Team. We are more often than not faced with having to use non-lethal force to subdue and control suspects. The techniques you demonstrated will give our officers one more option, which will help them effectively handle these types of situations.”
“The assistance and expertise provided by you is an invaluable enhancement to our tactics, benefiting not only the Team, but ultimately the protection of the United States Congress and its thousands of visitors.”
-Commander, Containment Emergency Response Team,
United States Capitol Police
“Thank you so much for taking time to teach and instruct us on personal self defense techniques! Your seminar was very educational. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and appreciate the knowledge and tactics that we learned and believe they will be extremely helpful if we ever have to use them!”
-Ed Goad,
13-year law enforcement veteran
“Dan has given me the training, skills, and confidence needed to defend myself should I become involved in any confrontation.”
-S. Colwell
Local Law Enforcement
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Fairfax County RAD Instructor
“Dan Mikeska provides a unique kind of knowledge and motivation that is helping me maintain a fitness lifestyle. Training with him is one of the best investments I have ever made…”
-Thomas Jipping,
Legal Counsel-U.S. Senate
“On behalf of the Virginia Run Neighborhood Watch, I would like to thank you for providing us with an excellent Self-Defense course… I heard nothing but praise about your class.
-Pauline Herpy
Virginia Run Neighborhood Watch
“Having worked with several personal trainers in the past, Dan Mikeska is by far the best. He keeps the workouts fun, challenging, and helps me gain the maximum benefits in what seem like a very small amount of time….Dan is a true professional. He shows up on time...and always shows up with a positive attitude. His knowledge about fitness, exercise, and diet is extensive and accurate. The passion Dan holds for his job and his commitment to helping others is unfaltering…”
-Karen Chiapetta
Being a female in a predominately male classroom can be intimidating; but Dan has the ability to place everyone in the classroom on an even playing field. As a result, the techniques I've learned and the confidence these new skills have given me is
invaluable. I'm frequently asked why I would take up such a "hobby." The answer is simple - a single female is frequently seen as an "easy target" - with the skills I've learned under Dan's instruction, this "easy target" has an edge!
-Judi Wybenga
When my 16 year old daughter got her license I went through all the usual feelings of anxiety over the prospect of her getting in a car accident. The thought of her being victimized, quite frankly, was more than I could stand. I wanted to do something proactive. Dan was very flexible in our attempt to get everyone together on an agreed time. We were shown how to use our bodies to ensure maximum results. How to use anything we had available as a weapon, i.e. a cell phone, brush, pen, notebook - anything. This course brought a level of awareness to our daughters and ourselves, that we did not possess before. That, in and of itself, was huge. Our awareness of our surroundings is key, along with the newfound lessons and tactics we've learned. Dan was great and very effective in his instructions. He was able to keep everyone motivated and more importantly focused on what the bigger picture was: staying safe and staying alive. As hard as that is to think about, those are the cold hard facts. As mother's we thought we were doing this mostly for our daughter's, but we ended up learning so much and realizing how important it is for us to have this training as well. We had a great time in this course, in spite of the hard work. Dan created an environment for us to learn, work hard and have fun along with a new confidence in our abilities to self-protect. I would, and have, recommended this course to anyone. I personally think this course is a necessity and the lessons are lifelong.
-Sharon Nef
Thank you very much for your time and expertise. Your practical and easily understood self defense seminar was well received. I had numerous Bureau staff approach me after the seminar expressing their appreciation and how they felt comfortable with your techniques. Thank you again.
-Michael B. Norman
Chief, NNC
Department Of Justice
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
“Thank you so much for taking time to teach and instruct us on personal self defense techniques! Your seminar was very educational. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and appreciate the knowledge and tactics that we learned and believe they will be extremely helpful if we ever have to use them!”
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