Elite-level martial artist with professional competition experience at the highest levels of mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, combined with 13 years of law enforcement expertise and certified use of force instruction. Court-recognized expert witness with proven testimony experience providing objective analysis in civil and criminal litigation.
Most expert witnesses bring theory. I bring reality.
I've sustained the injuries being litigated—torn ligaments, concussions, joint damage—through 20+ years of elite competition. I know what they feel like, how fast they happen, and whether they were preventable.
I've applied force and had force applied to me at the highest levels of martial arts competition and in law enforcement. I understand split-second decision-making under stress, the mechanics of control techniques, and when force crosses the line from reasonable to excessive.
I don't just read about these situations in textbooks—I've lived them. That real-world experience, combined with formal training in use of force instruction and law enforcement procedures, allows me to provide courts with practical, credible analysis that bridges the gap between legal standards and physical reality.
Analysis of injury mechanisms, foreseeability, and preventability in martial arts training environments
Evaluation of instructor conduct, qualifications, and adherence to industry standards
Assessment of safety protocols, risk management, and supervision practices
Analysis of assumption of risk and waiver enforceability in martial arts contexts
Objective assessment of force used against legal standards and Graham v. Connor factors
Evaluation of takedowns, restraints, and control holds for appropriateness and risk
Analysis of whether injuries resulted from reasonable force or excessive application
Review of department policies, training adequacy, and adherence to POST standards
Technical analysis of strikes, throws, locks, and chokes
Evaluation of appropriate training partner selection and progressive training methodology
Analysis of tournament organization, medical protocols, and referee competency
Determination of industry standards and deviations in martial arts and law enforcement contexts
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