Coach Jose HTK Training Group Director
Instructor # 2508874 | Harder To Kill Training Group
Certified with the USCCA since 5/28/2021
Certification Renewal Date 10/17/2025
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Range Safety Officer
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
My Biography
Coach Jose Fernandez - HTK Training Group Director
With decades of experience instructing self-defense training, Coach Jose is a versatile instructor dedicated to empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for personal safety and responsible firearm ownership.
Key Qualifications:
- USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor and Training Counselor
- NRA and USCCA Certified Range Safety Officer
- HaganaH F.I.G.H.T. Instructor (20+ years)
- Muay Thai Coach (15+ years)
- MLK Blade Arts "Black Belt" - Knife Survival Specialist (20+ years)
- Ground Survival Specialist (15+ years)
- Teachers Without Borders: Bully Prevention Specialist (10+ years)
- Certified Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals Instructor
- First Aid and Stop the Bleed Certified
- more.
Coach Jose's approach to instruction emphasizes:
- Safe and responsible firearm handling above all else
- Practical, real-world self-defense techniques for all levels
- Situational awareness and physical & mental preparedness
- Comprehensive personal defense strategies & consultations
--As a USCCA Training Counselor, Coach Jose mentors and certifies other instructors, contributing to community empowerment through education and preparedness. His diverse background includes training under renowned experts such as Israeli commando Mike Lee Kanarek and Muay Thai legend Ajarn Chai.
--Coach Jose continually enhances his skills through ongoing professional development, including cooperative training with law enforcement and military personnel. He actively prepares for competitive shooting events like the Tactical Games, refining his technical proficiency and mental resilience under pressure.
--A former Marine, husband, and father, Coach Jose is committed to creating safe learning environments and fostering confidence in his students. His multifaceted expertise allows him to offer a holistic approach to personal defense, integrating firearms training with hand-to-hand combat, knife skills, and anti-bullying strategies.
