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Airborne06 · 12-20-2010, 10:14

I don't know much about combatives instruction, but I can tell you that this guy's "Ph.D." is absolutely bogus. If the school/institution isn't recognized by the US Department of Education, then the degree is worthless. The "accreditation" agency must be one recognized by the US Department of Education as well. For all intents, this "professorship" and "Ph.D." are self-declared. Certain states actually restrict the usage of academic titles not awarded by USDE recognized schools. These guys may be doing a great job of teaching and training combatives, but I think they undermine their own credibility by embellishing their qualifications with diploma mill or self declared degrees. Just my $.02....

12-20-2010, 10:14	#42
Airborne06 Asset Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 0	I don't know much about combatives instruction, but I can tell you that this guy's "Ph.D." is absolutely bogus. If the school/institution isn't recognized by the US Department of Education, then the degree is worthless. The "accreditation" agency must be one recognized by the US Department of Education as well. For all intents, this "professorship" and "Ph.D." are self-declared. Certain states actually restrict the usage of academic titles not awarded by USDE recognized schools. These guys may be doing a great job of teaching and training combatives, but I think they undermine their own credibility by embellishing their qualifications with diploma mill or self declared degrees. Just my $.02....
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