Posee una gran experiencia y sabe transmitirla a sus alumnos con ejemplos prácticos de gran utilidad.
Su método de trabajo ha permitido que nuestro personal realice una labor muy eficiente en el control de personas agresivas sin causarles daño físico y evitando de este modo costosas reclamaciones.

During the month of May 2013 Shawn Marando conducted two 1 day self defense training courses for my security personnel in our 2 Casinos in Panama. My staff and I were pleased to see how the techniques used Shawn fits perfectly into a Casino environment and also how the techniques are taught and understood by the students in one single day of training. I can therefore highly recommend the training program conducted by Progressive Defense Systems for anyone who are looking to develop their security staff's ability to manage difficult situacions and maintain a secure environment without ieopardizing the customer service aspect which is so crucial for the entertainment industry.

"Thank you so much for bringing your top-notch Copkido training to our MRC members and response partners last Saturday. We were truly impressed by the caliber of professionalism evident in your instructors. It's a testimony to your leadership-and the value of your program- that all ten of you were willing to donate your expertise on a weekend to pass along these valuable skills.

Although our MRC would never knowingly put our volunteers in harm's way, It is always helpful to have 'de-escalation skills' ready in case of surprises. A retired nurse who attended remarked, "Everyone should have this training!" Whether the students work in a hospital, staff an ambulance, volunteer at an emergency shelter, or find themselves at a gathering that gets out of hand, anyone could be confronted unexpectedly with a person who becomes irrational.

The class benefited from learning how to assume a posture that could avoid contact entirely. After exhausting similar de-escalation techniques, students applied ways in which to break safety as needed.

Your instructors were not only dedicated and experienced, they were also immensely approachable. Our attendees benefited from the best possible ratio of instructors to students. There was just the right amount of balance between watching demonstrations and applying the skills through practice. We heard only enthusiastic comments afterwards regarding the class.

We truly appreciate the generous contribution of your Copkido team's time and skills in raising each student's ability to respond effectively in a wider range of situations."