Reginald Mitchell’s Biography

            Reginald Mitchell, a 32-year-old Navajo (Dine) from Gallup, NM, is a self defense specialist/consultant, motivational speaker, and martial arts competitor. He owns and operates  “Fierce Protection Systems” a modern, realistic system of combat which specializes in standing, clinching, and ground fighting. Besides providing reality based training in Jiu-jitsu, Thai Kick-boxing, Boxing, Close Quarter Combat, Mixed Martial Arts, and Knife/Stick Fighting, FPS incorporates the traditional principles associated with the Navajo Warrior.

            Furthermore, he has developed specialized programs and conducts presentations for local, national and international organizations. The versatility of his programs has allowed him to work with in the fields of law enforcement, education, youth recreation, social services, and health and human services. He provides training in “Police Protection and Control Tactics” for law enforcement and security personnel. In addition, he has worked with numerous schools and organizations, providing training in” “Teacher Protection and Control Tactics,” which teaches basic principles of preventing and properly dealing with confrontation, “Women’s Fierce Self Defense,” which addresses the realities of aggression and assaults directed toward women, and “Violence Prevention,” which helps one find empowerment, use effective communication skills, and understand and deal with the realities of violence.

            After participating in an exercise video, Rez Robics, he has been conduction health and fitness presentation. In 2001, he assisted Pamela Belgarde in choreographing and instructing aerobic routines, which utilized a mix of martial arts movements and pow-wow dance steps done to the sounds of contemporary Native American music. It was produced by Navajo Health Promotions and Dream Catchers to educate Native Americans of all ages to the importance of proper nutrition and exercise in order to combat diabetes. In the video, he worked with Native American entertainers Drew Lacapa, White Mountain Apache comedian, and Elaine Miles, Nez Perce/Cayuse actor. Since that time, he has been teaching Rez Robics and giving memorable motivational speeches at national and international conferences.

            Alongside running his business, he has been competing in Jiu-jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts tournaments and competitions.  To prepare for national and international tournaments, he spends up to 6 hours a day lifting weights, running, and training in Boxing, Thai-kickboxing, and Jiu-jitsu. Part of his training includes traveling outside of the state to work out with renown martial artists, practioners at his own caliber of skill.  More recently, he has become part of Team Megaton, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition team of Phoenix, AZ which is led by Wellington “Megaton” Diaz. In April 2003, Reginald became the first Native American to compete at the Pan American International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Championships at Santa Barbara, CA.  Competing with the worlds best at this prestigious event, he placed fourth out of 36 competitors in the 187 lb. weight class.  Despite a separated shoulder he suffered during the first match, he continued to advance through the tournament, losing out to a third place victory by only one point to one of Ireland’s best. His outstanding performance did not go unnoticed, for he was invited to compete in the World Jiu-jitsu Championship at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and was selected by the Native American Sports Council to become a “Sports Warrior”   and encourage Native youth to become more health conscious and physically fit.

            Reginald credits his lifestyle and accomplishments to his martial arts training.  Through the arts, he was able to create programs and become the man he has always wanted to be.  He shares what he has learned about becoming self-sufficient and hopes his message propels his audience to actively pursue their goals and dreams so that they can enjoy their lives.  His goal is to increase  the amount of work he does on a international scale in order to touch as many lives as possible. It is his duty to continue the proud legacy left behind by his ancestors. Moreover, due to his expertise in self defense and understanding of violence and human behavior, he plans on becoming one of the leading authorities in hand to hand combat, providing reality based training to large scale police departments and security companies and the United States Military.  Like the warrior of old, he strives to empower and serve all people.

------  For more info contact Reginald Mitchell at 505-879-1865    ------ Site by Tetramatrix ------ © Protection Way March 2005 ------