Julia is a Marine Corps veteran, homemaker, and homeschooling mom whose life reflects her deep faith, devotion to family, and calling to teach others how to move with purpose. As a former Black Belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Combat Marksmanship Coach, and Trainer, she has extensive experience not only defending herself but equipping others with the mindset, adaptability, and situational awareness needed to thrive in challenging environments.

Her military career took her across multiple countries, where she served in Finance and Acquisitions and supported joint exercises with foreign militaries. Whether on the mats, on the range, or in the field, Julia proved herself as both a skilled practitioner and a trusted leader.

Now, as a wife and mom of many, Julia has reframed those hard-earned skills into everyday strategies for safety, resilience, and preparedness. She has lived out the very tactics and techniques she teaches—integrating them into the fabric of family life.

Passionate, faith-driven, and steadfast, Julia’s mission is simple: to make sure no one feels unprepared, unprotected, or unequipped. She not only models what it looks like to be ready for life’s hardest moments but inspires others to do the same.

Justin’s life and work are grounded in faith—God comes first in everything he does. That foundation is followed by family, and his enduring role as a protector. Whether someone is brand new to firearms or seeking advanced self-defense skills, Justin considers it his personal mission to equip them with the confidence, mindset, and discipline to defend themselves and those they love.

With over 20 years of honorable service in the United States Marine Corps, including multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Justin brings both real-world experience and unwavering dedication to the training room.

During his military career, he served as a Combat Marksmanship Coach and Trainer, preparing Marines to shoot, move, and survive under pressure. He also earned the title of 2nd Degree Black Belt Instructor Trainer in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), shaping warriors both mentally and physically. Beyond the Corps, Justin has continued to refine his skills through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he has trained in since 2017, expanding his expertise in close-quarters combat and personal defense.

Faith-driven, family-focused, and battle-tested, Justin now channels his experience into teaching civilians with the same standard of excellence, discipline, and care he once used to train Marines. 

His goal is simple: to prepare others not just for the fight, but for life.

Abigail was born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia, where she was first introduced to firearms through 4-H Youth Shooting Sports. That early foundation in safety and skill grew into a lifelong commitment to empowering others with confidence—whether in training environments or in everyday life.

She later managed boxing gyms in downtown Richmond, where she helped launch the gym’s first free women-only boxing workshop. Her goal was simple: to make a traditionally intimidating sport more approachable and accessible for beginners, especially women stepping into self-defense for the first time.

Now based in Fredericksburg, Abigail serves as a project and operations coordinator at a local creative agency. With a gift for organization and systems, she thrives at streamlining processes and creating environments where people feel supported, equipped, and free to grow.

Passionate about people and driven to remove barriers, Abigail brings both heart and precision to her work. Whether behind the scenes or helping on the training side, she is committed to making sure others feel confident, capable, and prepared as they step into new skills and challenges.