Rick Nowlin is a highly skilled Martial Arts fighter who is also equally skilled at teaching students of all levels of the Martial Arts and Self-defense. For over 25 years, Rick has studied and become highly proficient at many different style of the Martial Arts. His experience and knowledge of Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Kali, and Silat has made him a well rounded and complete Master and teacher of the Martial Arts.

Rick has tought Police Officers, Bodyguards, Security professionals, and woman's self-defense seminars. He has appeared in several feature films, television shows, and performed at live martial art demonstrations. He has also contributed his knowledge to national publications.

Rick understands that people interested in Martial Arts or Self-Defense do not have the same size, shape, strength, time, motivation, and goals. Therefore, for the past 15 years Rick has been teaching a concept that he refers to as the "developemental approach" to Martial Arts and Selfl-defense. It is a simple and individualized approach to learning that allows the student to realize their full potential and to become upredictable, quick and decisive at defending themselve in real life situations.