Robb Hartlen has worked in the policing and law enforcement world for more than 15 years. He’s the CEO and President of Overwatch Specialty Services (OSS), an all-in-one security and intelligence company designed to provide, train, mentor, and educate security and law enforcement personnel. In addition, Robb teaches the Police Foundations course at our local college and is instrumental in creating and maintaining up to date material used in teaching of self-defense and police tactics.

Robb Hartlen

FSD Instructor

Derek has over 20 years experience in law enforcement. Along with police defensive tactics, he has also had training in mixed martial arts, as well as verbal intervention and de-escalation techniques and working with at risk persons and domestic and sexual abuse victims. He’s worked with close protection security, and community and media relations. Derek lives in Fredericton, NB with his wife, two kids and two dogs. His other passions include camping, fishing, and coaching/officiating sports in his community.

Derek Black

FSD Instructor

Brody Powis has been training in martial arts since the age of 4. He has been a member of our FSD Team for three years and is an instructor of our self-defense programming. Brody holds a second-degree black belt in Goju-Ryu karate and continuously works to improve his understanding of the principles of self-defense.

Brody Powis

FSD Instructor

Mike Wilson has been training in Goju-Ryu karate and practicing martial arts for over 10 years. He has been a dedicated FSD team member since we began and is a full instructor in our self-defense programs. You will more than likely see Mike’s smiling face at our courses, ready to teach and help you learn how to defend yourself!

Mike Wilson

FSD Instructor

Cheyenne Hussey has been training in martial arts since the age of nine, and currently holds a first-degree black belt in Legacy Shorin Ryu Karate-Jutsu. She regularly assists in our courses and is working towards her full instructor certification.

Cheyenne Hussey

FSD Assistant Instructor

Sam has been an active member on our team for the past 2 years. Sam actively trains and teaches at any of our events and is learning and training her way to become a FSD Instructor. Sam has trained in the martial arts for 10 years. Watch for Sam as she will more than likely be at the next course you attend.

Samantha Morris

FSD Assistant Instructor

Kiran has been training in martial arts for 23 years, starting at age 4 in Aikido under Stefan Barton at Golden Triangle Aiki Shuren Dojo. At 6, he began studying Kenpo Karate at Kick N FX under Sensei Steve Chaput, gaining experience in various martial arts and weapons, and earning his Junior Black Belt at 14. In 2012, Kiran transitioned to Goju-ryu at Triple Arts Academy, where he began teaching and later opened the Bright location in 2013. He earned his Shodan in June 2023. In January 2024, he became certified in CPR and personal training through the ISSA and is now an FSD Certified Self-Defense Instructor.

Kiran Deyo

FSD Instructor