Kaleb is a Purple belt with over 15 years of experience in jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts. He is also a certified GST (Gracie Survival Tactics) instructor at Forge. He was a Deputy Sheriff for the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office for over 8 years and was a defensive tactics instructor for the police academy. He is currently a criminal justice instructor at Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center. His goals are to use his experience and certification to educate and develop fellow law enforcement and first responders in the skills of self-defense by teaching techniques and concepts that prioritize the use of leverage over strength and athleticism. He, along with Coach Ryan, leads the Self Defense Program at Forge.