Instructors

Leslie L. Buck, Jr.

Leslie is the founder and chief instructor of the Tactical Arts Academy. His experience includes teaching private citizens, police and military and developing instructor programs. Read More

Bob Ondarza

Bob is a senior instructor in Kali and Pencak Silat. His teaching experience also includes Capoeira Regional, Hatha Yoga and the prevention and management of aggressive behavior. Read More

Roger Sanchez

Roger is an instructor in Pekiti Tirsia Kali, a second degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and also does CrossFit. Roger is a Software Developer/QA Lead at Allure Energy. Read More

David Hamilton

David is a senior Pekiti Tirisa Kali instructor at the Tactical Arts Academy. His background includes instructor ranks in Karate, Akido and Kali.

Travis Hough

Travis is an instructor of Pekiti Tirsia Kali and Pencak Silat. His background includes many years of service in the Fourth Reconnaisance Marine.

Sam Spoor

Sam is an assistant instructor at the Tactical Arts Academy specializing in Pekiti Tirsia Kali and Defensive Tactics.

Sam also trains Pencak Silat and CrossFit.

Troy Dudley

Troy is an advanced instructor in Pekiti Tirsia Kali and a CrossFit coach.

David Reichek

David is a firearms instructor and assistant instructor for the Tactical Arts Self Defense program.

Sergio Leal

Sergio is an avid Olympic Weightlifter and CrossFit coach with a great attention to detail and desire to help others.

Justin is a Defensive Tactics instructor who has a variety of sports and tactical experience. Justin is an avid fitness competitor and enjoys High-Intensity-Training with a focus on functional strength. Read More

INSTRUCTORS