ABOUT

Protecting God’s People, God’s Property, and God’s Possessions.

Security Consultant / Self-Defense Expert / World Champion

With a passion for protecting others born out of a pivotal and traumatic childhood experience, James moved from tragedy to triumph and used the skills he learned along the way to train others to do the same.

With significant expertise in national and international security operations, large event security, and executive protection in a range of countries like Brazil, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Turkey, and Qatar, James moves seamlessly from security topics on the corporate level to faith based organizations to even training individuals learning self-defense.

Having operated more than 1000+ concerts and special events as head of security, preparing 500+ churches with plans and procedures for security in houses of worship, and directing security for a megachurch of 20,000 guests, James brings significant experience to assist you and your organization while supporting your ministry goals.

Whether designing security infrastructure or protocols for large organizations, churches, or training groups to learn self-defense, James’ passion for equipping people to protect others continues to be a lifelong motivation.

Professional Summary

  • Security Consultant and Self-Defense Expert

  • Subject Matter Expert on Security in Houses of Worship,

    500+ churches trained

  • Significant experience in overseas operations, large event security and executive protection

  • Head of Security for 1000+ concerts and special events

  • Noted Speaker on Security in Houses of Worship for the National Association of Evangelicals

  • Key Security Advisor for the Citygate Network North America

Accomplishments

  • 4x ISKA Self-Defense World Champion

  • 7 Appearances in the Night of Champions on ESPN

  • 8th Degree Black Belt Seki-Ryu Jiu Jitsu

  • Hall of Fame recipient of Joe Lewis Eternal Award, Battle of Atlanta 50th Anniversary

  • Appeared in the 60th Anniversary Edition of Black Belt Magazine

  • Multiple Film Credits: Lethal Weapon 4, Marvel’s Blade, and Lionsgate's action thriller "Plane", starring Gerard Butler.

J Li
J Li

Is your organization prepared?