SIFU FRANK GARZA Mr. Garza is a 4th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate. A veteran of the Marine Corps, he is a former licensed armed security officer. He has worked as an armed bodyguard, as well as as a bouncer in nightclubs in Houston and Dallas. He is considered an expert in self defense, weapons, firearm safety, and has contributed to several books on the subject. He began training in American Kenpo Karate in 1984, under Sifu Rick Fowler, an 8th Degree Black Belt in Dallas, Texas     Sifu Garza has attended Kenpo seminars by Grandmaster Ed Parker, Master Mike Pick, Master Larry Tatum, and Master Dave Hebler. .      In addition to his study of American Kenpo Karate, Mr. Garza has also studied Kenpo/Escrima/Kuntao/Silat under Sifu Bob Orlando, a student of Willem de Thouars. He has attended seminars by Professor Guro Dan Inosanto (a student of Bruce Lee), Guro Chris Kent (Escrima/JKD), Wally Jay (Small Circle JuJitsu), Sensei Ace Skigura(Judo), Sensei Ruben Martin (Judo).      Mr.Garza has also trained in Judo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Brazillian JuJitsu. In 2007, Mr. Garza was featured as a fictional character in best selling author Barry Eisler’s “Requiem for an Assasin” Mr. Eisler writes: “To Frank “Pancho” Garza, Bro Pancho, I’ve never known anyone as experienced with violence and yet with such a good heart. Thanks for helping me get the action sequences in the Rain books as realistic as they are, for everything else you’ve taught me, and for your friendship. All the best and see you soon! Barry Eisler December 31, 2007 Check out Mr. Eisler’s websitet : www.barryeisler.com