Regional Trainers

Chris Hengstebeck (Senior Staff Instructor)

  • International Staff Instructor for ON GUARD Control and Defensive Tactics Programs
  • Licensed, international instructor with ON GUARD Control and Defensive Tactics, the Chudokai Aikido Federation International, International Yoshinkai Aikido Federation, World Kobudo Federation
  • Executive Protection Specialist (For such people as President Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, Norman Swarzkopf, Jehan Sadat, Colin Powell, Buzz Aldrin, and many more)
  • System Director of Security for Beaumont Health System , Michigan
  • Past Chair of the International Association for Healthcare, Safety and Security
  • Chief Instructor for Royal Oak, Troy and Grosse Pointe Beaumont Hospitals, Michigan
  • Certified in Verbal Intervention Training; Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigation; Crime Prevention; Baton (LAMB -Instructor Level); Use of Force Litigation and Civil Liability; Intervention and Interrogation; Executive Protection; Explosive Devices Recognition, Handling, and Investigation; Root Cause Analysis Investigation
  • 3nd degree black belt (Sandan) and Instructor in Yoshinkan Aikido
  • Expert Witness for Security and Use of Force
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice ( Western Michigan University )
  • Accomplished Public Speaker
  • Founder and Co-Coordinator of Beaumont Toy for Tots Program and Coat Drive

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Michael Dubé (Staff Instructor)

  • Lead Instructor for the On Guard C.D.T. classes at the Chudokan (Aikido Canada)
  • Executive Director of Modern Samurai C.D.T. International
  • More than a decade of experience in the Security field
  • Trained and Experienced with a K-9 partner for Security
  • International Use of Force Specialist and Security Consultant
  • Certified for first aid, level “C” CPR and A.E.D. through the Canadian Red Cross
  • Non-Physical Crisis Intervention Instructor
  • Handcuffing Instructor
  • Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint Instructor
  • Ground Defense Tactics Instructor
  • Baton Instructor
  • Published Author of Baton Control and Defence Tactics Student Handbook used by On Guard C.D.T. International
  • Developer/designer of the T.E.A.R.S. (Tactical Escorts and Removal System)Training Course for Bar and Event Security Staff
  • Taught the Use of Force for the Law and Security Program and the Border Services Program at St. Clair College Windsor, Ont.
  • Designed and Implemented Security Forms, Guidelines and Procedures in accordance with Canadian law and the Canadian Use of force model for the Ramada Hotels and Suites
  • Past Assistant Instructor for the practical and philosophical application of Aikido Canadian Mental Health Association to help Integrate outpatients into mainstream society
  • Taught C.D.T. Courses at the Local, National and International level for Police, Private Security, Large and small Companies, Hospitals, College Programs and More

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John Fox (U.S. West Coast Director)

  • U.S. West Coast Regional Director for ON GUARD Control and Defensive Tactics
  • Licensed, international instructor with ON GUARD Control and Defensive Tactics, Chudokai Aikido Federation International, International Yoshinkai Aikido Federation, World Kobudo Federation
  • Developed and taught non-violent resolution of conflict programs for S.O.S.A.D. (Save our Sons and Daughters) in Detroit , Michigan
  • 5th degree black belt and instructor in Yoshinkai Aikido
  • U.S. Army veteran (Sgt. E-5, served in Vietnam )
  • Instructs police and security forces across Canada and the U.S.

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John M. Parks (U.S. Midwest Director)

  • Midwest Regional Director for ON GUARD Control and Defensive Tactics
  • Licensed, international instructor with ON GUARD Control and Defensive Tactics, the National Law Enforcement Training Center , the Chudokai Aikido Federation, the International Yoshinkai Aikido Federation, the World Kobudo Federation, Sei Shin Kan Budo Kai, International Sogo Budo Federation, United States Martial Tactical Association
  • Martial Arts practitioner for over 40 years, instructing for over 25 years
  • 5th degree black belt and senior instructor in Yagyu Jiu-Jitsu – one of the highest ranked instructors of this style outside of Japan
  • 3rd degree black belt and instructor in Yoshinkai Aikido
  • 3rd degree black belt in Sogo Budo
  • Highly ranked in Iaido, Kobudo, and Tae Kwon Do
  • Michigan President for the International Sogo Budo Federation
  • Michigan Director for the United Stated Martial Tactical Association
  • Owner/Chief Instructor of the Martial Science Center, LLC
  • Dojo Cho of the Sui Shin Kan
  • Director of Martial Tactical Training of Michigan
  • Taught thousands of individuals across the U.S. and Canada

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Scott Campsall (Instructor Trainer)

  • Certified Instructor Trainer with On Guard International
  • Certified as an Expandable Baton Instructor
  • Certified in Non-Physical Crisis Intervention
  • Has trained in martial arts since 1994
  • Founder and Chief Instructor of Okami Kai Martial Arts and Fitness
  • Was promoted to the rank of Godan (5th degree) black belt in the art of Karate by Hanshi Cezar Borkowski accompanied by 10th Degree black belts Masami Tsuruoka, Tetsuhiro Hokama, and Kiyonori Shiroma
  • Was promoted to the rank of Rokudan by Hanshi Cezar Borkowski on March 11, 2017
  • Started training in Yoshinkan Aikido in early 2002 under the guidance of 9th degree black belt Hanshi Kevin Blok of Windsor, Ontario
  • Obtained rank of Nidan (second degree black belt) in Yoshinkan Aikido (August 10, 2017)
  • Was given the title of “Shihan” (Master Instructor) from Hanshi Cezar Borkowski in May 2015
  • Obtained rank of Shodan (first degree black belt) in Iaido (Japanese sword) from Hanshi Kevin Blok (May 2015)
  • Received the rank of purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Prof. James An (June 22, 2024)

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James Zedd (Instructor Trainer)

  • Certified Instructor Trainer with On Guard International
  • Certified as an Expandable Baton Instructor
  • Certified as a Ground Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Started training in Yoshinkan Aikido in early 2009 under the guidance of 9th degree black belt Hanshi Kevin Blok of Windsor, Ontario
  • Obtained rank of Sandan (third degree black belt) in Yoshinkan Aikido (June 2019)
  • Obtained rank of Shodan (first degree black belt) in Iaido (May 2023)

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