ShootSkills is owned and operated by Michael Edelson in the Catskill Mountains/Hudson Valley region of New York State. Michael has over 20 years of experience teaching both armed and unarmed self defense. His past experience and training includes:

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• IDPA Master

• USPSA A Class

• ​NRA Certified Instructor

• NRA Chief Range Safety Officer

• Contract Instructor, SargeTac, Atlanta Georgia (www.sargetac.com)

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Military Training/Certifications:

• United States Army Airborne Infantry (11B1P)

• Unites States Army Opposing Force Trainer

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Martial Arts Experience:

• Over 20 years of experience as a professional martial arts instructor

• Director and Principal Instructor, New York Historical Fencing Association 

• Curriculum Council Director, Historical European Martial Arts Alliance, 2014-2016

• Board of Directors, US Federation of Battodo, 2010-2017

• North American Team Co-Captain for Historical European Martial Arts Exhibition Tournament, 2019 European Games, Minsk, Belarus