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Our Legacy
At Honey Badger Operations and Training, we focus on empowering individuals with the skills and confidence to handle dynamic, violent situations. Our training is rooted in real-world self-defense and jiu-jitsu techniques that are practical, effective, and adaptable to high-risk environments.
Our mission is to create safer streets and communities by teaching our students how to defend themselves and others in critical situations. We believe that the confidence gained through training can be life-changing, helping individuals visualize and prepare for various scenarios they might face.
The training we offer is based on the extensive experience of our trainers, who collectively possess over 7 years of law enforcement experience, 20 years of security experience, and 30 years of martial arts experience. This includes active mixed martial arts fighters and champions. We believe our training will give you the highest probability of surviving a violent encounter and provide the confidence to navigate potentially dangerous situations effectively. self defense
HB Ops Team
Robert Meyers
Robert Meyers
Robert Meyers
Robert Meyers is a jiu-jitsu blue belt under Dave Hollenbeck, a Level 3 Krav Maga Practitioner, and a Gracie Survival Instructor. Robert has extensive experience as a defensive tactics instructor for law enforcement, having trained hundreds of police officers in high-risk situations, de-escalation and decision-making. He is also certifie
Robert Meyers is a jiu-jitsu blue belt under Dave Hollenbeck, a Level 3 Krav Maga Practitioner, and a Gracie Survival Instructor. Robert has extensive experience as a defensive tactics instructor for law enforcement, having trained hundreds of police officers in high-risk situations, de-escalation and decision-making. He is also certified in Crisis Intervention Training (C.I.T.). Robert is an EVOC instructor and trains civilians in high impact scenario-based training.
Matt Minugh
Robert Meyers
Robert Meyers
Matthew first started training Gracie Jiu Jitsu in 2012. After for years and earning his purple belt he decided to move to Gresham Oregon and train directly under professor Anibal Lobo of the Pedro Sauer Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Association where he earned his brown belt. In 2022 he moved to Fife WA and started teaching at Gracie West Seattl
Matthew first started training Gracie Jiu Jitsu in 2012. After for years and earning his purple belt he decided to move to Gresham Oregon and train directly under professor Anibal Lobo of the Pedro Sauer Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Association where he earned his brown belt. In 2022 he moved to Fife WA and started teaching at Gracie West Seattle CTC. Soon after he reunited with Pedro Sauer black belt Dave Hollenbeck. Matthew's teaching method is easy to understand and effective, along with his positive energy and encouraging attitude he makes learning this gentle are exciting, comfortable, and fun for all.