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Our Chief Instructor |
I have been training in various martial arts since a very young age. I achieved the rank of 3 rd Degree Black Belt studying the art of Choi Kwang-Do. It was during one of my numerous trips to the U.S.A. to train with Steve and Shelly Elrod that I began to notice the flaws in my own training. Kinect Martial Arts was founded by Steve and Shelly Elrod, which includes elements of Choi Kwang-Do, but also close range and optional ground techniques that are required to defend oneself in any situation. Since training and studying with the Elrods, I have become a more rounded martial artist, and I am now confident of my ability to defend myself in even the most awkward of circumstances. I look forward to meeting you. Sincerly, Martin Charnock About Steve & Shelly Elrod
We each have over 17 years of experience in law enforcement and have trained various personnel in numerous self-defense methods and techniques. We have assisted many local law enforcement officers in enhancing their reaction times, by conducting scenario training and decision-making under stress, all of which can occur every day on the street. I, Steve, served two terms in the U.S. Marine Corps, trained in various methods of hand-to-hand combat, armed combat, surveillance techniques, etc., after which I joined the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department. I have worked in corrections, street patrol, narcotics, Tactical Unit, and now presently assigned to the K-9 unit working with my third K-9 (dog) partner. My wife, Shelly, a Retired Sheriff's Deputy, started her career in the private sector in loss prevention for a local department store. Her unwavering desire to grow, lead her to a professional career in law enforcement and has worked as an undercover narcotics team member, surveillance, street patrols, as a Major Crimes Against Persons Detective, Field Training Officer, assisted in implementing the High Risk Scenario Training program and development of the Law Enforcement Report Writing Skills program. The creation of the school was a natural outgrowth of our desire to help adults, children develop physically, psychologically and morally, and to provide realistic, "street smart" training for local businesses regarding safety and security issues. Both of us have very high levels of personal integrity and want to provide you with the best training possible in personal self-defense. Sincerly, Steve and Shelly Elrod |
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I would like to welcome you as a new member of Kinect UK Martial Arts International. My name is Martin Charnock and I am the Chief Instructor here at the academy. 
Please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Steve and Shelly Elrod. 