Instructor Profiles:
Grandmaster H. David Collins: Master Collins
is the Founder and Chief-Instructor of the Fire and Water System of Martial
Arts. He has over 45 years of experience in the martial arts and has
studied under various masters throughout the world. In 1971, Master
Collins founded the American School of Empty Hand Fighting and began teaching
Fire and Water Mixed Martial Arts. This unique system
is based upon his knowledge and experiences in the Asian Martial Arts,
American Boxing, Kickboxing, grappling and military hand-to-hand combat
tactics. Currently, he serves as a training advisor to various
military units, law enforcement agencies and security teams. Master Collins
teaches full time, offering instruction in the Fire and Water System, as well as
several other purist martial styles. In addition, Master Collins is the
owner/operator of Collins Expeditions
with the goal
of providing high-adventure, outdoor
sports activities in a family friendly, Christian environment. 
David
Roberts:
In 2007, David was recognized by Master Collins as a Disciple of the
Fire & Water System (5th Degree Black). Throughout his 20+ years of
study, he has emphasized
Mixed Martial Arts, Kung Fu, grappling and contact fighting. In addition, he has pursued both the martial and healing aspects of the
internal arts. In 2006, he received the title of Master of Medical Qigong from the Int.
Institute of Medical Qigong and the Henan University of TCM in China.
For the past 3.5 years, David has also pursued both Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbology through the China Academy of TCM. David serves as the primary instructor
for Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, Yi Chuan and Chin Na.
Bill
Rock: Bill started his martial
arts training in IsshinRyu Karate in 1979, obtaining the rank of 3rd Dan. For the last 10 years, he has pursued Combat
Aikido and is recognized as a second degree black belt in this
style. Additionaly, he serves as one of the primary instructors for the Fire
and Water Kendo
program.
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Jeremy Stanley: Jeremy has over 10 years of experience in the Martial Arts. He is a 2nd degree black belt in Combat Aikido. In addition, he is an accomplished Bear animal stylist and Kendo practitioner. He also serves as one of the instructors for the Fire and Water Kendo program. .
Jonathan Roberts: In early 2005, Jonathan received his black sash in Kung Fu. Throughout his 20+ years of experience in the Fire and Water Martial Arts, his studies have included Mixed Martial Arts, contact fighting, Kung Fu and Aikido. He is a monkey animal stylist, but is adept in other styles of Kung Fu as well.
John
Rowlette: In June of 2007, John received his black belt in Fire and Water Martial Arts. Throughout his 14 years
of experience in the Fire and Water Martial Arts, his studies have included Mixed
Martial Arts, contact fighting, Aikido, and the Snake System of Kung Fu.
Matt
Rognerud:
In April 2008, Matt recieved his black belt in Combat Aikido. In addition
to the Aikido system, Matt serves as one of the primary instructors
for the Fire and Water Kendo program.