Skip Chase

I have always considered myself as being a 'classical/traditional' martial artist.  I began training under Isshinryu Master Tatsuo Shimabuku on the island of Okinawa in 1971. I continued training with Isshinryu Master George Shin in Puyallup, WA from 1980-1995.  I enjoyed training however my passion has always been fitness and training clients. My wife and I opened Mt. Baker CrossFit, an elite fitness training facility, in October 2005. 

Recently, a woman walked into our facility, wanting information. She said she was training at a local Karate school. I asked her what motivated her to take karate instruction. She rplied, "I started training 8 months ago with the goal to be able to defend myself and to lose weight."
I asked, "Are you able to defend yourself, and how much weight have you lost?"  She laughed and said, "No I still can't defend myself and I haven't lost any weight!"
I suddenly realized  traditional martial arts are not functional for 'the streets' in 2007. Depending on the instruction and the 'system', it may take years to be trained to effectively defend oneself from a street attack.

A CrossFit affiliate introduced me to Commando Krav Maga. I spent a great deal of time contemplating my attending an Instructor training.  It was difficult for me to understand, "How could I become instructor trained in only 3 days?"  I invested YEARS into my karate training.
 

I attended the Level 1 & 2 instructor training in April in Cincinnati, OH. I no longer question the integrity of the training. I believe Moni Aizik is one of, if not THE most experienced functional fighting system instructor in the world. In only 3 intense training days I am prepared to introduce our members to the most devastating Israeli Fighting System.

Skip Chase
Commando Krav Maga Level 3 Instructor
CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
American Kettlebell Club Kettlebell Lifting Coach
IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer
Guinness World Records Member #12831