FORCEOPTIONS.NET - Key Persons
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- Research Was Cited by the President
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- Professor, Professor of Military Science
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- Plank Owner - Burien, WA Dojo
Tangen has over 25 years of experience as a police officer and instructor. He is a master defensive tactics instructor, full-time firearms instructor at the Idaho POST academy, 2nd dan in Tae Kwan Do, 1st Dan in Arnis, and first Dan and plank owner of Hojutsu.
With 40 years of martial arts training, Adams holds a 6th Dan in Gosoku Ryu Karate; 7th Dan in Shudo-Kan Karate; 9th Dan in Hojutsu, 4th Dan in Yoshinkan Aikido and Okinawan Kobudo (traditional weapons); 3rd Dan Hakko ryu jiu jitsu; Certified law enforcement defensive tactics instructor in baton, expandable baton, side handle baton, chemical aerosol, control & restraint; Expert level Gunsite 250 class-1989; Thunder Ranch training in defensive pistol, urban rifle, urban rifle vehicle, shotgun, mid range rifle; Black sash 5 animal kung fu; 1st Dan in Hakko Ryu Jiu Jitsu and 35 years Wu style tai chi. He is also a certified law enforcement instructor in defensive tactics and firearms. back to top
Hanshi Glemboski has studied karate for over 45 years. Gary is currently a 9th dan black belt (Shihan) in Shorinken Karate, 3rd dan Hakko Ryu Ju Jitsu and 3rd dan in Hojutsu-Ryu. Hanshi Glemboski has won several grand championships and over 100 awards for fighting, kata, and weapons competition. A police officer for 40 years (24 years as a SWAT officer/Commander), he is also a certified law enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructor and has trained the presidential security personnel in Bogota, Columbia. He graduated from the Rogers Shooting School with certifications in both handgun and shotgun and has trained with many well-known martial artists and firearms instructors. He is an NRA certified instructor in handgun, shotgun and precision rifle and several other disciplines. back to top
Lawson is a detective with the Travis County Sheriff's Office. He has taught pistol, shotgun, rifle, impact marksmanship and tactics, and is a police defensive tactics instructor. He is a former S.W.A.T. team member, Army Paratrooper, Navy Operations Specialist, and Air Force Firearms Instructor. Lawson is a 1st dan in Taekwon-do, 1st dan in Hojustu, and 1st dan in Hakka-Ryu Jujitsu. back to top
and lead instructor Jeff Hall is a retired lieutenant from the Alaska State Troopers, with over 35 years of martial arts and law enforcement experience. While a Trooper, Jeff spent nineteen years on the pistol team and twelve on the S.W.A.T. team; he has used all of the techniques taught by Force Options in combat.
Hall is one of the only US police officers to win an air-to-ground firefight against an armed criminal. This occurred on 5/19/84 at Manley Hot Springs, Alaska; it was recently featured on the History Channel's Sniper: Deadliest Missions.
Jeff is NRA Distinguished, one of 25 Handgun Combat Masters in the world, and holds black belts in six arts: 3rd dan in Kobudo, Iai-Tate Do, and Jiu-Jitsu; 5th dan in Shudo-Kan and Gosoku-Ryo; and 10th dan in Hojutsu-Ryu. He is an NRA certified instructor in handgun, shotgun, submachine gun, carbine, and precision rifle; an NRA Adjunct Staff Instructor; and certified Police Master Instructor. All Force Options instructors are similarly qualified.
Jeff has published numerous articles, written several training manuals, and currently travels across the U.S. teaching for several professional training associations. Jeff is currently training for the Four Weapon Combat Master test, and to become the second ever to pass the Handgun Combat Master test with a revolver.
Soke Hall has been inducted into numerous martial arts Halls of Fame, where he was recognized as the founder of Hojutsu-Ryu and as a tenth dan (ju-dan).
Owner and lead instructor Jeff Hall is a retired lieutenant from the Alaska State Troopers, with over 35 years of martial arts and law enforcement experience. While a Trooper, Jeff spent nineteen years on the pistol team and twelve on the S.W.A.T. team; he has used all of the techniques taught by Force Options in combat.
Jim attended the University of Cincinnati majoring in Criminal Justice. Jim served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves as a Military Policeman. Jim has 20 years' experience in Martial Arts, Self-Defense and personal protection.
Jim is certified as an NRA Instructor, and has achieved the rank of Nidan in Kenpo Jui Jitsu. He is also a Shootfighting instructor, Hojutsu instructor, and women's self-defense lecturer.
Norman Hood retired as a Command Sergeant Major from the US Army after 24 years of service, and then spent six years with the Alaska State Troopers before entering Government Security Contract positions. Norm has more than 35 years of experience in operational law enforcement, training, logistical and support planning for private security companies, military and state police organizations, as well as 28 plus years conducting rifle, pistol and shotgun training, including Concealed Carry courses as an independent contractor with a private firearms academy in Alaska and as a former adjunct instructor at Blackwater Worldwide, Inc.
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- Officer With the Spokane Police Department
Boothe is a senior police officer with the Spokane police department, serving as a S.W.A.T team sniper. He is also a master firearms instructor and master Defensive tactics instructor with the Washington State Criminal Justices Training Commission. Boothe is also lead instructor at the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, teaching firearms, defensive tactics and use of force. He is a 2nd dan in Taekwon-do, 1st dan in Hojustu, and a 1st dan in Hakka-Ryu Jujitsu.
Denning is a Deputy Sheriff in Idaho with over 18 years experience. He is a certified law enforcement instructor in Defensive Tactics, SWAT, Firearms, Ground Fighting and Impact Tools. He is also a certified military instructor in Combatives and firearms. Denning has served as a US Marine Scout Sniper and is certified as an advanced LE Sniper. He is an NRA Law Enforcement Tactical Shooting Instructor for rifle, shotgun and pistol. Denning has over 25 years experience in martial arts and holds a 1st dan in Pangai-Ryu Karate, Taekwon-do and 2nd dan in Hojutsu-Ryu. He also holds a Brown belt in Kodenkan Jujutsu.
Shihan Rector is a deputy sheriff in Farmington, NM. Rector has over 40 years of Martial Arts background. He is an NRA certified Instructor and Life Member, New Mexico CCW Instructor, and Active Gunsite Alumni, including pistol ,shotgun, carbine, and scout rifle. He is currently a 7th Dan TaeKwon-Do ( H.C.Kim's System of Albuq. N.M .), 2nd Dan Hojutsu, and a Bailiff at a State District Court. back to top
Ryan is a retired Police Officer with 22 years experience. A former SWAT Team Commander, Mr. Ryan continues to teach firearms and S.W.A.T. to law enforcement and military agencies. His martial arts background includes a black belt in KoKonDo Karate, a brown belt in Jokedo Judo, and study in several other arts. Mr. Ryan was one of the original black belt plank owners in Hojutsu. He is currently a private security contractor in Iraq.