Mike Rifkin
Master Michael Rifkin is a highly accomplished martial artist and a dedicated active-duty law enforcement officer, bringing over 30 years of elite training and teaching experience to the mats. Throughout his distinguished career, Master Mike has masterfully blended the discipline of traditional martial arts with the practical self defense.
At the core of his striking mastery, Master Mike holds a 6th-degree black belt in Full Contact Kickboxing. His deep understanding of distance, timing, and ring generalship is complemented by an extensive ground game. Expanding his expertise into grappling, he also holds the rank of brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Beyond these pillars, Master Mike is a highly versatile martial artist who holds ranks in multiple other disciplines, including Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) known for its weapon fluidities and close-quarters combat and other various arts. This broad martial arts pedigree allows him to teach a truly holistic and adaptable system of self-defense.
As an active law enforcement officer, Master Mike bridges the gap between theoretical martial arts and real-world street survival. He uses his decades of instructional knowledge to distill complex martial arts concepts into highly effective, combative techniques that save lives under pressure. Whether he is mentoring a novice student, coaching a competitive fighter, or instructing fellow active-duty officers, Master Mike remains deeply committed to passing on his rich legacy. His training programs emphasize tactical awareness, functional mechanics, and the unbreakable mental fortitude required to prevail in any physical confrontation.