Founder and Master Instructor Professor James Hundon

Professor Hundon has been training, teaching and competing in martial arts since 1967. He is the founder of UMAA Defensive Tactics, Universal Martial Arts Academy, and Dynamic Small Circle Ju Trap Boxing. He holds 7th Degree Black Belts in Small Circle Jujitsu and Kyohuejitsumae; a second degree Black Belt in Sugar Ryu Jujitsu; black belts in Chinese Kenpo and Kodokan Jujitsu; is a Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do Concepts, and one of the Descendants of the Masters under Sigung Paul Vunak. Professor Hundon has also studied Capoeira Angola extensively, as well as Shorinji Kenpo and boxing.

Professor Hundon has been training law enforcement officers since the 1970's. He has extensive experience in the security industry, both armed and unarmed. Professor Hundon is a certified Master Defensive Tactics instructor with Force Options Tactical Training Solutions, listed with the International Martial Arts Council of America-Law Enforcement Division; and a certified Defensive Tactics Edged Weapons instructor with Progressive Fighting Systems.

Professor Hundon was inducted into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame as 'Most Distinguished Master' in 2008.