Steve Kardian - BJJ Cop - Experienced Police, MMA and CNN "Expert!"

Steve Kardian and the Women's Self Defense Institute conducted a Women's Empowerment Certification in Illinois. This class consisted of instructors from all over the country. The instructors pictured her have reached over 20,000 young women during the past 8 years. Congrats to all!

From the Archives - 1999 Steve Kardian gave Sports Illustrated some history and information on the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

A 16 year old boy has been jailed and is charged with raping a 19 year old woman outside of the Montgomery County Court House. The attack was captured on the court house security camera and a security guard monitoring the cameras notified Sheriff's Deputies who subsequently witnessed the assault and arrested 16 year old Marquiz Turner, age 16, of Silver Spring MD. Turner was taken into custody and the victim was transported to the hospital by paramedics when, in route, she stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest and later died. The suspect and victims were on a date and gone to the movies.The two were walking back to their car the suspect attacked the young woman. Turner is charged with felony rape and could face 20 years in prison. Additional charges could be added when the victims autopsy and toxicology reports are completed. 

It’s with great regret and sadness that NYPD announce the passing of New York City Police Officer Brian Moore. Shield number 469. New York City police officer, hero of the city, killed in the line of duty,’’ Commissioner Bratton told reporters outside the hospital where police officer Moore passed from injuries he received when he was shot in the face. Britain said he was a very active police officer and had already received 2 exceptional police service medals and 2 meritorious police service medals. Moore’s body taken from the hospital in an ESU truck as hundreds of cops stood outside and saluted. For the 5 month in a row NYPD officers have been shot and or killed in the line of duty.  Moore’s father, retired NYPD Sergeant and he “is devastated. RIP officer Moore and god bless the NYPD!

James Holmes is responsible for one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. He killed 12 people and wounded 70 people in the Aurora, Colorado movie theater while movie goers watched "The Dark Knight Rises" in 2012. Holmes admitted to the shooting but he's claiming that he was suffering from a psychotic episode. He is in court today for the first day of his long anticipated trial. The trial is expected to last for weeks. He wears the face of evil!

Retired Westchester County Police Officer and BJJ Cop, Steve Kardian, runs the "Less Than Lethal" tactics and ground control for law enforcement. Having trained thousands of police officers from across the country and around the world he is considered one of the foremost authorities. For the past 10 years has consulted to CNN, HLN, Inside Edition, Fox News, ABC World News and many others on Police use of force.