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About COBRA Self Defense™

The C.O.B.R.A.™ Self-Defense System was created from experience in law enforcement, close-quarter combat techniques, and martial arts with further extensive study on the psychology of criminal intent and realistic self-defense.

Since 2003, the C.O.B.R.A.™ Self-Defense System has proven to be not only a powerful and eye-opening experience for students, it has also proven to be a powerful self-defense business system for school and club owners and instructors who seeks:

    1. More Adult Students
    2.  More corporate clients
    3.  Fresh New Income
    4. Local Media

C.O.B.R.A.™ training facilities are growing rapidly throughout the U.S. with over 105 locations and internationally with facilities in Canada, Grand Cayman, Dominican Republic, London, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain. New COBRA centers are opening on a consistent basis.

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About COBRA™ Defense International's Creator Chris Sutton

Chris’ extensive martial arts training as well as his law enforcement experience dealing with real criminals have given him highly unique insights into the reality of self-defense. Chris has used this expertise to create the acclaimed C.O.B.R.A.™ reality-based self-defense system, as well as influencing his other martial arts programs, fitness programs & books.

Chris is a Joe Lewis Fighting Systems Black Belt and has trained in numerous Asian/ American Martial Art systems earning multiple ranks. After many years in the Asian arts, Chris studied under Heavyweight World Champion Kick Boxer Jim Graden earning a black belt in Elite Kickboxing, and then began training with legendary champion Joe Lewis earning another Black Belt in the JLFS - Joe Lewis Fighting Systems.

Named to Prestigious Martial Arts Teachers’ Association Board of Advisors

Chris Sutton has recently joined such well-known martial arts stars as Frank Shamrock, Jhoon Rhee, and Joe Lewis as a Martial Arts Teachers’ Association (MATA) board member.

MATA founder John Graden says, “Adding Chris Sutton to the board puts him in some big-time company. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t feel he has earned it. Together, we are going to bring the unique information in C.O.B.R.A.™ defense to the martial arts teachers worldwide.” More info here.

A.C.M.A. Accreditation

Chris Sutton is a certified A.C.M.A. Martial Arts Instructor and a lifetime Professional Martial Artist with over 20 years of training and teaching experience.

The A.C.M.A. (American Council on Martial Arts Education) certification is given and endorsed by the Coopers Research Institute and N.A.P.M.A. (National Association of Professional Martial Artists).

In the field of martial arts and self-defense education, these accreditations are recognized as one of the highest and most professional certifications.

Chris has become a lifetime student of professional martial arts and self-defense training, philosophy, and continuous education. He is a member of M.A.T.A., the Martial Arts Teachers Association. Chris has also trained and collaborated with Hall of Fame Martial Artist Sifu Brian Spiegel.

Summary of Additional Professional Experience

  • Certified and Experienced Law Enforcement Officer, City, and County
  •  Deputy Sheriff – Patrol Operations
  • Corrections Officer – Maximum Security / Special Operations Division
  • Boot Camp Drill Instructor- Law Enforcement Division
  • Founder – COBRA-DEFENSE International / COBRA Fighting Systems
  • Certified NRA Firearms Instructor I.D.# 101000208167132.
  • Co-Creator COBRA Fit - A Real Fitness Solution
  • Joe Lewis Fighting Systems Black Belt
  • Elite Kickboxing Blackbelt - Jim Graden
  • World Championship Martial Arts Black Belt - Jim Graden
  • Founder Self-Defense Professional Magazine
  • Creator of The Active Shooter Response Plan & Bully Response Plan
  • Head Instructor United MA Academy
  • 15 Time Gold Medalist in the I.L.E.G. Olympic Games
  • Self-defense Representative at AT&T Stadium, Kids Day America
  • Author, The Psychology of Self Defense & The Fight For Success Series
  • Author, You Can't Tap Out in Real Life

Joe Robaina- Chief Operating Officer, Director COBRA Defense Miami

Joe Robaina is an internationally recognized corporate trainer, advisor, speaker, and overall authority on Self Defense and Personal Protection. As C.O.B.R.A. Defense International Regional Director he's helped countless individuals all over the world experience the empowerment and peace of mind that comes from being trained in reality-based self-defense.

He's been featured on ABC, CBS, and RT International media, and is a corporate self-defense trainer for global and multi-national companies, including Royal Caribbean, Verizon, and MTV. He is the Founder of the "Don't Be A Victim: Women's Self Defense Group and the internationally acclaimed American Cane Self Defense system. He also heads the COBRA Elite division, where he supports COBRA Defense Owners specializing in imparting elite-level self-defense skills for busy professionals in hours instead of years.

800-289-8188

www.cobradefensemiami.com

 

 

 

COBRA Defense South Africa - Leon Myburgh

 

Leon is a full-time self-defense instructor and facility owner with over 25 years of training and teaching experience. As a former Military Counter-Intelligence Officer and Corporate Security Manager for various Blue-Chip Companies, he is well versed in all aspects of crime prevention and risk mitigation in high crime risk environments. Leon holds a BA Degree and completed tertiary courses in Security & Safety Risk Management. He trained in Goju Ryu and Shotokan Karate. He holds a Black Belt in C.O.B.R.A. Fighting Systems and is a Certified C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense, C.O.B.R.A. Fighting Systems, and COBRA Fit Instructor.

PHONE: 082 299 9117
WEBSITE: www.cobradefense.co.za
EMAIL: info@cobradefense.co.za

 

 

 

 

COBRA Defense Central & Northeast USA - Sidney Burns

Sidney’s extensive Self Defense/Martial Arts training has given him unique insights into the world of personal protection.

Throughout Sidney’s 40+ years of martial arts training, he cares about each student and wishes to impart the knowledge to help keep them safe.

Sidney has owned and operated Martial Arts and Self defense Schools for over a decade. Having worked with thousands of people over the years, this gives Sidney the experience to help anyone young or old. He has been on multiple news channels as well as been featured in TIME magazine as an expert in Active Shooter Response Training.

Summary of professional experience:

Certified Instructor in COBRA Self Defense
Certified Instructor in COBRA Fighting Systems
Certified Instructor in COBRA Fit Kickboxing
Certified Instructor in COBRA Active Shooter Response Plan
5th Degree Black Belt in Senshi Ryu Karate
5th Degree Black Belt in American Karate
1st Degree Combat Hapkido
1st Degree Shorin Ryu Karate
MATA Certified Instructor (Martial Arts Teachers Association)
Featured in Real Self Defense Magazine #3
MATA Instructor of the Year (2018)
Featured in COBRA Self Defense Professional Magazine (Dec. 2018)
Featured in TIME magazine

Website: www.Cobradefenseva.com
Phone: 434-386-1547
Email: cobraselfdefenseva@gmail.com

 

 

COBRA Defense London - Lee Follen

 

Lee Follen is a 2nd Degree Black Belt, under Glenn Stevens, with 20 years of teaching experience. He runs his own Martial Arts club in London; Quest Black Belt School.

He is a professional referee, traveling all over the UK and internationally working on many fight shows including WCMMA and UCMMA. He referees MMA, Boxing, and Kickboxing.

Lee is a fully qualified Fitness Instructor covering various aspects of fitness, including Zone Training, TRX, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition, Spin, as well as COBRA Fit.