Senior Instructor Frank Zinck - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Frank is the senior instructor of RSAD (Rape Self Awareness Defense) in Nova Scotia, a self-defense workshop for women offered throughout Halifax. He is also a recognized senior TACT instructor and technical advisor as well as a graduate of Tactical Academy of Controlling Techniques. Frank wrote and created most of the theories in this manual.

Frank is best known for his work helping to develop confident youth and is the creator of the internationally renowned “Bully Proof” program. Bully Proof is assertiveness training for kids and teaches kids how to deal with schoolyard violence in non-violent ways. Local law enforcement often refers parents to Frank’s lectures and seminars.

Senior Instructor Troy Robertson - Troy holds a first degree black belt in Kyushu-Ryu and is a senior instructor at the Dartmouth Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu club. Troy is a senior instructor and technical advisor for RSAD and he's a graduate of the Tactical Academy of Controlling Techniques and is a senior instructor and technical advisor of Nerve Impact Control Tactics. Troy is a member of the KRJJ Foundation council and is a senior member of the KRJJ Foundation Technical group. Troy is also the co-treasurer for the KRJJ Foundation. Troy is a serious dedicated youth instructor focused toward building the self-esteem of youth both in the dojo and out in every day life.

Senior Instructor Johanne Connolly - is a senior Blue Belt and secretary treasurer in Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu and is a certified RSAD instructor and practices Karate-do Shotokai as well. She is strongly dedicated to helping build the self-confidence of women through Ju-Jitsu, RSAD and created a continuing program called W.A.S.P. Women's Awareness Survival Program based on all her experiences. She is also a senior instructor for Bully Proof and graduated from the Tactical Academy of Controlling Techniques, is certified in Nerve Impact Control Tactics and has successfully completed workshops on Yawara stick and ground fighting. She is a strong leader and instructor in the Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu youth program and is the co-treasurer of the KRJJ Foundation.