2024 Peacewalker live Guest Instructors
Here are some of last year’s guest instructors who taught and trained at the Conference.
Keep an eye on this page for 2024 updates!
*Instructor Roster is Subject to Change.
Dr. Grant Snider - Will be sharing conflict management assessment strategies - His session will introduce a system4 that was designed to be quickly taught and used to assess risk levels of a conflict. These are lessons learned from his work on violence risk assessment teams for university campuses.
Skip Coryell - Skip Coryell is the owner and Chief Instructor of Midwest Tactical Training and has 19 years experience as a personal protection instructor and has taught over 12,000 students to safely and effectively carry a concealed pistol for personal protection. Skip is a popular public speaker for schools, churches, outdoor and Second Amendment groups. He is the author of 14 published books including the personal defense books titled Civilian Combat: The Concealed Carry Book, and Concealed Carry for Christians. He has also written the pro-Second Amendment thriller We Hold These Truths and the apocalyptic thriller The God Virus. Skip is the former State Director of Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America. Skip teaches the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) concealed carry class. Skip is the co-host of the largest syndicated military veteran talk show in America, Frontlines of Freedom. Skip is also the Founder of The Second Amendment March. Skip lives in Michigan and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is also the creator and host of The Home Defense Show
Brendan Kelley - LMSW - A licensed therapist and Owner of the Well Being Counseling & Fitness, will be teaching about the role of physical training and Mental Health. He will share essential strategies for developing a strong baseline and foundational grounding. He leads a cutting edge team of therapists who use exercise and movement as a primary form of treatment for common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Chris Cohee - A high level black belt instructor in several martial arts systems, including Krav Maga. Chris will be teaching practical martial arts skills for protecting yourself and others.
Jennifer Franson - A black belt in Krav Maga and the founder of iCI Nation - a non-profit organization that connects cops & communities. Jennifer's session will teach you how to develop a strong community culture based upon trust and the Protector Identity. community, organization, corporate or team culture by understanding how to build trust through connections and through cultivating individuals Protector Identity.
Rob Barrett - A teacher and instructor at Ronin Krav Maga, will be sharing leadership and conflict management skills regarding mentoring and dealing with adolescence and teens. Great for parents, teachers, coaches & anyone who works or comes into contact with people.
Jack Bugg - Adventure Point Program Director will be running us through a dynamic team building exercise on the low ropes course.
Brian Flippin - Author and Davenport University Career Coach. He is the Co-founder of the Leadership Advancement Network and Just a Man . Brian will be teaching a session on leadership and mentoring.
Kris Wassink - Kris is an entrepreneur, leader, relationship coach, world traveler, Krav Maga practitioner and all around awesome person! Her session will share how to develop healthier, happier, more successful relationships... Specifically w/your spouse
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Tim Walker Tim has been in law enforcement for over 18 years as a reserve deputy sheriff. He began training in Krav Maga in 2014 at our local academy where he earned his Black Belt and instructor status. In addition to Krav, Tim has several years of experience in other martial arts. He is a certified CPL firearms instructor, Gracie Jiu Jitsu GST instructor and recently received his certification in the legalities of self defense use of force, which is what he'll be sharing in his session at the conference.
Officer Kate Chase - Kate is a full time deputy sheriff at Kent County Police Department. She hold many credentials as a specialized defensive tactics instructor.She is an avid martial artist and new mother too!
Rodney Pallett - Rodney is a long time martial artist and talented instructor in Aikido and Kendo. Rodney is a practicing Psychologist and emphasizes a social, behavioral, and relational focus to his approach. Rodney encourages clients to think about events and try to identify thoughts and emotions. By recognizing how actions, thoughts, and emotions connect, change can begin.
Ursula Thompson - Massage therapist and owner of West Side Massage. Ursula is a talented body worker and will be teaching a session on injury recovery. How to successfully work though injuries that occur to active people.
Larry McDonald - Krav Maga black belt, Sgt. in the US Army (Vet) and firearms expert. Larry's session will cover pistol retention and drawing (NO live weapons!). Perfect for you CPL holders!
Ryan Ruffini: .Ryan is recently out of the US Army, where he served as a combat medic for the 82nd Airborne division. He is holds a black belt in Krav Maga and has trained at the local Krav Academy for over 13 years. Ryan is currently working as an EMT for Rockford EMS. He will be teaching first responder training and how to deal with casualties during an emergency.
Dr. Robert Flannigan: Rob is a talented chiropractor and member of our Krav Maga Academy. He will be teaching a session on injury prevention and recovery specialized for folks doing what we do!
Craig Gray - You know me already... I'll be mc-ing the event. I'm running a few sessions to share the entire PeaceWalker Blueprint with you. I'll also help you connect the dots as to how all of this fits into your Protector Lifestyle!