Inspired by the empowerment of Anthony Robbins and the speed of his dads training under the late incredible Bruce Lee, Michael Johnson a BA in criminology, Black Sash in Gung-Fu, 2nd Degree Black Belt in P.M.A, offers a defense system known as Shockwave Defense. His system encourages the practitioner to self mastery over the Spiritual, Emotional, Physical, & Financial world. The principles are simple, Shock, Catch, & Finish. The Shockwave Defense System has been utilized by individuals in the United State Secret Service, Hostage Rescue Teams, Joint Terrorism Task Force, FBI, Corporate Executives, and Security Forces around the country, to build confidence, strength, comradery, and instill the skills necessary for surviving a real life attack. Each lesson includes life principles called the Diliji Mind that mirror the defense skills used for physical protection. Diliji mind is a way to use the strategies of defense to overcome day-to-day challenges. Shockwave Defense brings together not only its effective defensive tactics skills but also the discipline of life mastery skills nothing else like this exist except at Shockwave Defense.
About Master Michael C. Johnson:
Quick Background:
*Michael C. Johnson has a BA in criminology & a minor in Political Science from the University of New Mexico.
*Johnson holds a Black sash in Jin Sun Do Gung Fu: A rare system Created by his internationally recognized father Sifu Steve L. Johnson former student of the late incredible Bruce Lee, and holder of 7 different black-belts in different martial arts systems.
*Certificate under Steve Grody (Jun Fan - Jeet Kune Do. Steve Grody studied under Dan Inosanto for thirteen non-stop years (1979 to 1992) and became the primary substitute at his academy from '85 to '90 when Inosanto had to be away.)
*Certified Assistant Jeet Kune Do Instructor under Sifu Tim Tackett.
*Certified Kickboxing Instructor under world champion Cecil Haggins
*Johnson is a 2nd degree Black Belt in PMA under Sensei Bryon Schnell, a mixture of Muy Thai, Kickboxing, & Jiu Jitsu.
*Johnson has over 25 years of experience in martial arts & self defense.
*He has offered defense instruction for over 14 years around the country
*Johnson offers a defense training system that allows the practitioner to be capable of defending themselves after only one lesson.
Shockwave Defense Clients Include Individuals From In The Following Agencies:
(1) Secret Service
(2) Hostage Rescue
(3) Joint Terrorism Task Force
(4) ICE
(5) Albuquerque Police Department
(6) Bernallilo Sheriffs Department
(7) Special Forces: (Marines, Army Rangers, MIUWU, Air-force Intel)
(8) Corporate Executives (Hooters, Real Estate Professionals, & the Restaurant &
Entertainment industry.)
(9) Fortune 500 Company’s
Michael Johnson's Shockwave Defense has made numerous television and radio appearances on the following TV & Radio stations: KRQE Channel 13 Evening news, Univision Radio Stations, Talk Radio & 106.3 News Radios and several others. Most recently Master Michael C. Johnson was interviewed by Albuquerque Magazine, and KOB Channel 4 for his expertise on defensive tactics and skills.
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