Welcome to Combative Fighting Arts - ABOUT CFA

Combative Fighting Arts  - We are a dedicated team of life-long martials artists mastering a variety of different martial art styles. The core of our experience comes from extensive teachings from South East Asian Martial Arts combined with a blend of real-world tactics and training.  Through these teachings and understandings we have developed a comprehensive curriculum we wish to share with others.

Martial Art Teachings

"The Brotherhood of those walking the path."

                

About CFA

 

 

We have participated in numerous MMA competitive events and can help you to become a more seasoned competitor

 

 

 

We offer specialized training in tactical enforcement areas for law and military personnel in addition to Advanced & Extreme Martial Artists

 

 

 

 

 
REALITY BASED   Personal Protection Survival skills for everyday conflicts
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TACTICAL  Tactical training for law enforcement and military personnel
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Female Survival / RAPE Prevention   Techniques for every-day survival
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MUAY THAI   Thailand’s oldest and most popular sport and martial art
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ESCRIMA/ KALI    Learn a blend of the many styles of Escrima / Kali
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KRABI KRABONG   Thailand’s ancient weapons art of warriors
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Meet the CFA Staff

Meet CFA

Michael Delio

Andre Bustamante

Sean Rudman

Chris Swank

Chris Young

 

 

Michael Delio

A lifelong practitioner of martial arts.


Martial Arts expert, Risk Management / Safety professional, 24 years of training in a blend of systems.

 

A Sargent in the California State Military Reserve,
Mike serves in the Provost Marshals Office in Southern California.
A member in the Training Cadre, where he teaches Combatives,
Edged Weapons, and various Army Warrior Skills & Tasks
(Army FM Standards). Participated in operations Golden Guardian
and Golden Phoenix.


A certified 8th Degree Gold Sash instructor in Krabi Krabong & Muay Thai from the Buddhai Swan Swordsman Institute and Temple in Nongkam, Thailand.  Sword, Staff, Spear, Knife, Mae Sok, along with empty hands. Taught and mentored by Ajarn; Pakru; Samai Mesamarn.  Khru Michael has had the rare honor of being a member of the Buddhai Sawan Demonstration Team for her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand and instructor at Tak Thai Army Base, 1994 under Lt. Col ChaChai, and Sattahip Special Ops teams in 2004.


 

One of the world famous Dog Brothers; Michael DeLio was given name of - SCRAPPY DOG; in the full contact stick fighting arts of Kali and Escrima and FMA. The brotherhood of the pack guided and inspired by  Marc - CRAFTY DOG; Denny. (Motto being: Higher consciousness through harder contact)

 


Full Contact stick fighter in numerous tournaments and gatherings Gold and Silver Metal Winner - International Escrima Championship -San Diego, Ca  (Gold Forms, Silver Fighting)


 

 

 

 

 

Reality Based Instructor of the Jim Wagner Personal Protection System used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world.  Certified to teach:  Knife Survival, Crime Survival, Defense Tactics, Terrorism Survival, and Ground Survival. Real world training in real life conditions.

 


Michael has an original background in Shotokan Karate and Aikido combined with years of training in Filipino Kali; (traditional and tactical), Indonisian Penjak Silat, Boxing, Thai Boxing / Thai Weapons with a new world blend of the Jim Wagner Reality Based System along with various clinics, camps, seminars and ventures.

 

 

 


Rape / Self Defense instructor for females for over 11 years and also serves on the National Security Alliance and is a Certified Instructor with Kid Safe Network Division.
Safety Manager / Risk Management safety trainer in Risk Analysis, Hazard Assessment, and Loss Reduction Specialist for over seven years.

 

 

             

 

 

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Andre Bustamante

 

 

 

Andre is Reality Based Instructor of the Jim Wagner Personal Protection System used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world. 

 

Certified to teach:  Knife Survival, Crime Survival, Defense Tactics, Terrorism Survival, and Ground Survival. Real world training in real life conditions.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andre has been involved in several Martial Arts for the past 18 years including Muay Thai, Kali / Escrima and and teaching for the last 8 years and has performed countless demonstrations and classes in several arts and styles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andre teaches Rape Awareness and is a certified instructor for Kid Safe Network and he is a member of the National Security Alliance.

 

 

 

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Sean Rudman

A Desert Storm Vet with 6 years in the U.S. Marine Corps

6-time Rifle Expert, 3 years in Security field. 

Personal security/escort both client and facilities

2 years martial arts and  boxing. 

Interests include bodybuilding, Kettlebells, the beach, and computers. 

Father of a 4 year old daughter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  Chris Swank

 

 

 

Lineage/descendent of the Osage Plain Indians, and  practitioner of the traditional Lakota Sioux Indian way. 

One of the few world famous "Sun Dancers" and a practioner of : drum, knife, War Axe, club, tracking, hunting, survival and ways and deeds of the inner / outer way of the warrior.
 

Ex-professional motto-cross rider, mentor to kids/troubled teens and teaches the ways of the Native American. 

Proud and accomplished father of two, his ways and legacies are felt by many.

 

 

 

 

 

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  Chris Young

 

 

 

 

Chris is a Certified Hypnotherapist, a Kick Boxing/Martial Arts instructor with almost 30 years experience.

A Commissioner for the City of Redondo Beach, and Vice President of a non-profit organization keeping kids out of gangs and drugs. For over 15 years, Chris has treated almost a thousand patients, with everything from fears, phobias, eating disorders, substance abuse, confidence, motivation, depression, weight loss, anxieties, success, happiness etc….

Chris also splits his time equally between the public and private sector; As a Commissioner of The City of Redondo Beach Public Safety Commission, Young helps determine a small part of how many in Southern California live once they leave the house; while as a Certified Hypnotherapist, Young delves deep into the fears and phobias of many who find it difficult to even leave. In addition, with over 25 years of Martial Arts experience, using 15 various techniques, Young has created his own unique teaching style that incorporates all these psychological and physical elements together into his specialties of “Women’s Self Defense,” and “Youth Physical Fitness.” His expertise has been sought by organizations such as Xerox, Mattel, SUN America, Spectrum Club, and Boxing Works.

 Chris has dedicated his life to helping others, and has succeeded in making many lives happier, and more manageable

 

 

 

 

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