About Us


Our Location

We are located at 3685 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002 inside of Piasa Armary.


Our Instructors

Michael “Gunny” Berentz

  • US Army Retired 23 Years
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt from Krav Maga Universal
  • Certified Senior Instructor from Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel
  • Apache Knife Fighting Instructor
  • Certified in Krav Maga Security and Executive protection
  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Range Safety Officer

Richard Franklin

  • 2nd Degree Black Belt from Krav Maga Universal
  • Certified Senior Instructor from Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel
  • Apache Knife Fighting Apprentice
  • SRCTD Tactical Handgun Instructor
  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Range Safety Officer