Who is Dan Starks?

Dan Starks has been in the business of teaching self-defense for many years having had the privilege of working with thousands of folks from all walks of life. Clients of Dan Starks include agents from the FBI, Secret Service, Fortune 500 companies and Law Enforcement Departments, all looking for the best way to protect themselves.

Professional memberships include American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, NRA, American Women's Self-Defense Organization, Infragard, High Tech Crime Investigation Association, National Range Officers Association, NATAS and the National Speakers Association. In addition, He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Charlotte, NC Crime Stoppers and a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy.

A weekly host on "Starks Reality," he has been frequently heard on various radio stations dealing with issues of self-protection and crime and writes a weekly self-defense column for the Charlotte Observer. Starks is also contracted as a material witness, specializing in personal security.

In addition to the above, Dan offers customized self-defense courses through Starks Training Institute, Inc. that are designed to equip attendees with the skills necessary to avoid becoming a victim or surviving if an assault becomes inevitable.

Some of the courses Starks Training Institute offers include:

1. Parent/Youth course designed for young adults preparing for college, the first job, driving, etc.
2. Corporate/business seminars designed to teach self-defense to employees both off and on the job.      
3. Avoiding workplace violence, including a security analysis of the environment.
4. A four-hour safety/awareness course incorporating the use of fundamental "break away" self-defense techniques in addition to the use of various tools such as OC Pepper Foam.
5. Firearms training including the North Carolina Concealed Carry Course.
6. Realtor Safety Courses.

This is a partial list of programs available. Most are custom designed to meet the specific needs of any group. It is Dan's belief that we must all address the issue of protection, regardless of race, gender, religion or social position.

Self-defense is a way of life. You must formulate a plan to protect yourself in any situation enabling you to live a life free of many fears, equipped to handle most situations.