Michael Craig, Founder & Chief Instructor
Our Chief Instructor, Michael Craig has been involved with firearm instruction and training for nearly 20 years. Michael is a NRA Certified Home Safety Instructor, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor, Certified NRA Range Safety Officer, IDPA Safety Officer, IDPA Safety Officer Instructor, Certified USPSA Range Officer, IDPA Match Director at Pickaway County Sportsman’s Range 2005-2007, Co-Match Director for a Practical Shotgun Division at PCSI in 2007, Match Director for the 2008 Ohio State IDPA Championship and was the Match Director for the USPSA Multi-Gun Division at PCSI from 2008-2011.
Other continuing education courses have included studying under the direction of John Benner at Tactical Defense Institute (TDI) by attending 12 different training courses from that ranged from 1 day to 4 days, a Defensive PistolCraft seminar from nationally known firearms instructor John Farnam, attended a "Close Quarters Combatives - Advanced Pistol Fighting - Level 2 offered by Brian LaMaster at Innovative Tactical Concepts and successfully completed 20 hourse of intensive training in the elements of Martial Blade Concepts, Counter-Blade Concepts, Damithurt Silat and Sobadiwan Eskima under the direction of Michael Janich. He is currently seeking certification for: NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home, USPSA CRO, a USPSA MultiGun Endorsement and is now attending weekly training sessions under the direction of Bryan McKean, Martial Blade Concepts Columbus.
Other continuing education courses have included studying under the direction of John Benner at Tactical Defense Institute (TDI) by attending 12 different training courses from that ranged from 1 day to 4 days, a Defensive PistolCraft seminar from nationally known firearms instructor John Farnam, attended a "Close Quarters Combatives - Advanced Pistol Fighting - Level 2 offered by Brian LaMaster at Innovative Tactical Concepts and successfully completed 20 hourse of intensive training in the elements of Martial Blade Concepts, Counter-Blade Concepts, Damithurt Silat and Sobadiwan Eskima under the direction of Michael Janich. He is currently seeking certification for: NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home, USPSA CRO, a USPSA MultiGun Endorsement and is now attending weekly training sessions under the direction of Bryan McKean, Martial Blade Concepts Columbus.
Bryan McKean - Survival Operating Systems & Martial Blade Concepts Columbus
Bryan began studying under Dave Holloway, Grove City Karate, Ltd. at the age of 16 earning the rank of Nidan (2nd-degree black belt), Fugitanahi-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate. In February of 1999, he concurrently began studying Kwanmukan Karate, earning the rank of Nidan (2nd-degree black belt). In addition to karate, Bryan has studied Kashima Shito-Ryu Iaido, Yamani -Ryu Kobudo, Tai-Chi, Tai-Chi sword and Hung Gar Gung Fu. Bryan also holds the rank of Shodan in Yamanaka Koju Te-Ju-Jitsu. Currently, Bryan is the Lead Instructor for Survival Operating Systems with Dave Holloway.
In addition to the traditional martial arts, Bryan is trained in the Martial Blade Concepts system with Michael Janich and is currently an Certified Instructor (one of only six). He has also served as an assistant instructor to Mr. Janich on numerous occasions and is one of the most accomplished MBC practitioners in the nation. Martial Blade Concepts(MBC) is an edged-weapons training program specifically designed to meet the needs of today's concerned citizen and armed professional. The goal of MBC is the development of "all purpose" defensive skills rather than learning a large number of specific techniques and learning how to apply them to literally hundreds of different defensive situations. Through this easy-to-learn method, students develop defensive proficiency very quickly and have both the ability and the confidence to employ their skills after only a brief period of training.
Other Training and awards include: Completed James Yeager's Tactical Pistol course. Certified Adult and Infant CPR. Dave Grossman "Bulletproof Mind: Mental Preparation for Combat" seminar. Surveillance Detection Seminar. Terrorism First Responders course. Ohio CCW course, Ohio Law Enforcement Training Center. Executive and Dignitary Protection Course, Legion Protective Services. Principles of concealment, CQC. NRA Certified Instructor. TDI Tactical Pistol Levels 1-3, Named Instructor of the year 2004 by Kwanmukan International.
In addition to the traditional martial arts, Bryan is trained in the Martial Blade Concepts system with Michael Janich and is currently an Certified Instructor (one of only six). He has also served as an assistant instructor to Mr. Janich on numerous occasions and is one of the most accomplished MBC practitioners in the nation. Martial Blade Concepts(MBC) is an edged-weapons training program specifically designed to meet the needs of today's concerned citizen and armed professional. The goal of MBC is the development of "all purpose" defensive skills rather than learning a large number of specific techniques and learning how to apply them to literally hundreds of different defensive situations. Through this easy-to-learn method, students develop defensive proficiency very quickly and have both the ability and the confidence to employ their skills after only a brief period of training.
Other Training and awards include: Completed James Yeager's Tactical Pistol course. Certified Adult and Infant CPR. Dave Grossman "Bulletproof Mind: Mental Preparation for Combat" seminar. Surveillance Detection Seminar. Terrorism First Responders course. Ohio CCW course, Ohio Law Enforcement Training Center. Executive and Dignitary Protection Course, Legion Protective Services. Principles of concealment, CQC. NRA Certified Instructor. TDI Tactical Pistol Levels 1-3, Named Instructor of the year 2004 by Kwanmukan International.
Brian K. LaMaster, President, Co-Founder Innovative Tactical Concepts
Brian began his martial arts training in the late 80’s. For many years he trained under the direction of Stephen K. Hayes. LaMaster trains in Kobudo, the fighting style used by the Ninja of Japan (Ninjutsu). Unlike most martial arts, Kobudo is a combat art. Brian started training in the Jinenkan under Sensei Sukh Sandhu in 2004. As of fall 2005, Sensei Sandhu was Manaka Sensei's most senior student holding the rank of Go Dan (5th degree black belt). LaMaster holds a black belt under the Jinenkan organization.
After the Gi Yu dojo split from the Jinenkan organization, Brian continued his training under Sensei Sandhu who is the Kancho (director) of the Gi Yu Dojo. LaMaster holds a black belt under the ranking standards of the Gi Yu Dojo.
Brian has trained in firearms for over 20 years and he is a certified Counter Force International instructor. Counter Force International has been training military and law enforcement worldwide for nearly 26 years. Some of the things that we teach at Counter Force are: Basic and Advanced SWAT Team Training (Bus Assaults, Vehicle Assaults, Winding Stair Cases, Team Leader Courses, Active Shooter, Chemical Munitions Deployment, to name a few). He has also trained with Tactical Response. Brian is a certified NRA Pistol instructor and teaches concealed carry courses in Indiana and Ohio. Brian has experience in the private security sector, and he has served as a personal protection specialist for former heavyweight champion boxer James “Buster” Douglas.
In addition, Brian has been a guest on Charles Heller's America Armed and Free radio show on LibertyWatchRadio.com. This program is broadcast via Internet and on AM 690 Tucson, AZ. Furthermore, Brian has also written articles for Buckeye Firearms Association. Innovative Tactical Concepts, LLC appeared in the April, 2008 issue of SWAT Magazine.
After the Gi Yu dojo split from the Jinenkan organization, Brian continued his training under Sensei Sandhu who is the Kancho (director) of the Gi Yu Dojo. LaMaster holds a black belt under the ranking standards of the Gi Yu Dojo.
Brian has trained in firearms for over 20 years and he is a certified Counter Force International instructor. Counter Force International has been training military and law enforcement worldwide for nearly 26 years. Some of the things that we teach at Counter Force are: Basic and Advanced SWAT Team Training (Bus Assaults, Vehicle Assaults, Winding Stair Cases, Team Leader Courses, Active Shooter, Chemical Munitions Deployment, to name a few). He has also trained with Tactical Response. Brian is a certified NRA Pistol instructor and teaches concealed carry courses in Indiana and Ohio. Brian has experience in the private security sector, and he has served as a personal protection specialist for former heavyweight champion boxer James “Buster” Douglas.
In addition, Brian has been a guest on Charles Heller's America Armed and Free radio show on LibertyWatchRadio.com. This program is broadcast via Internet and on AM 690 Tucson, AZ. Furthermore, Brian has also written articles for Buckeye Firearms Association. Innovative Tactical Concepts, LLC appeared in the April, 2008 issue of SWAT Magazine.
Robert G. Vogel- 8 Time National Champion & IPSC World Team Member
Always being somewhat of a thrill-seeker, the Law Enforcement profession sparked Robert’s interest while in high school. After graduation he went immediately into a 2 year Police Academy Program. He excelled at this and graduated as valedictorian of his class. It was while Robert was in the Academy that he began shooting competitively in IDPA.
Since finishing 1st out of 19 shooters at his first ever pistol match in September of 2001 he has never looked back. At present Robert is a 8-time National Champion (IDPA & USPSA). Upon winning the 2008 USPSA Production National Championship he became the first Police Officer to ever win a USPSA Handgun Nationals. Robert is a IDPA 5-Gun Master, 47 Major Championship Titles and over 100 match wins. He is also an OPTOA Certified Firearms Instructor and has Special Response Team Training (SRT).
Always intensely driven to be the best he can be Robert continues to maintain the dedication & discipline required to be a top law enforcement officer and competitive shooter.
Since finishing 1st out of 19 shooters at his first ever pistol match in September of 2001 he has never looked back. At present Robert is a 8-time National Champion (IDPA & USPSA). Upon winning the 2008 USPSA Production National Championship he became the first Police Officer to ever win a USPSA Handgun Nationals. Robert is a IDPA 5-Gun Master, 47 Major Championship Titles and over 100 match wins. He is also an OPTOA Certified Firearms Instructor and has Special Response Team Training (SRT).
Always intensely driven to be the best he can be Robert continues to maintain the dedication & discipline required to be a top law enforcement officer and competitive shooter.
