Jim Medley has taught jiu jitsu for over 30 years. He has black belt ranks in Japanese jūjitsu as well as Gracie jiu jitsu. He is a former police officer with experience as an academy instructor, field training officer, and professor of Criminal Justice. In addition to his life-long martial arts training, Jim has a Master of Education degree /graduate major in Kinesiology, and is a Certified Self- Defense Instructor by the American Sports and Fitness Association.
Professor Medley also holds certifications in Nutrition Coaching, Cardio Kickboxing Instructor, and is a certified Tactical Conditioning Specialist.