Instructors
Frank Rubino
Frank Rubino dedicated to a life of serviceFrank Rubino is a professor at Concordia University and teaches courses in the Department of Justice and Public Policy and the Psychology Department. Professor Rubino is a clinical psychologist, earning…
Chad Edgar
Plymouth resident giving back to his communityChad Edgar is a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and resident of Plymouth. He is actively involved at Midwest Tae Kwon Do where he has been a…
Tanya Panizzo
Self-defense instructor committed to safetyB.S. Polymer Science – 10 years experience as a Chemist and Engineer for the Automotive Industry – Certified radKIDS Safety Instructor – Creator Girls-r-Pearls Safety Program – Creator Fighting Spirit…
Suzanne Stegeman
Instructor, mother, and self-defense specialistSuzanne Stegeman started her journey in self-defense in 2011 when she took her first 10 hour Women’s Safety Class. Since then she has repeated the class a few times and…
Vic Decina
Father of three and an advocate for safetyVic Decina is a father of three girls and an advocate for safety. Vic has spent a number of years playing hockey and now enjoys being a student and part…
Anne Jackson
Life-long advocate for empowering womenAnne Jackson is a life-long advocate for empowering women and girls. She works in a female dominated profession as a Nurse and Union Representative/Organizer. She advocates for all nurses both male…
Chad Howes
Involved at Fighting Spirit since 2015Chad has a BA from Michigan State University, a BS from the University of Michigan and a MBA from the University of Michigan. His martial arts experience includes Kali, Silat,…