Jim is fully endorsed by three of the world’s most prominent martial artists : Hock Hochheim, Mark Hatmaker & Tim Tackett. Jim tested his skills competitively in a variety of competitions and venues for more then a decade having fought in both sanctioned and unsanctioned fights (underground fights) as well as participating in thousands of rounds of full contact sparring. Through the years he has trained with and interfaced with many of the world’s top martial artists, police and military personnel and worked security at a premier nightclub in NJ body guarding some of the music industries most popular artists. As a result he was forced to use my martial arts on a daily basis being involved in hundreds of altercations through the years involving everything from weapons to multiple opponents giving him a real world perspective on what works.
As a trainer and a coach for over 25 years Jim McCann has spent countless hours trying out new things as well as experimenting with old school methods. His laboratory is the GYM! Through Blood, Sweat, & Tears he knows what works not because he has read about it, but because he has have lived it. Jim brings his students a unique and sophisticated blend of science and practicality not yet seen in the combatives world. Whether you are a serious competitor, coach or martial artist, his coaching style will provide you with a structured logical progression for your training and teaching If you are an absolute novice he will get you started on the road
to becoming a seasoned martial artist or in the physical shape you
desire. No matter what your level of experience, the training is designed
to take you from zero to 60 in the minimum amount of time possible. |
Jim
McCann is known as being one of the most knowledgeable, pragmatic,
innovative & user-friendly instructors in the business. Jim has
been involved in martial arts, boxing & fitness for more then 25
years and is one of the most sought after coaches in the U.S.
If you ever get a chance to train with Jim, Do it! He is the real deal.
Mark Hatmaker
Founder Extreme Self Protection
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What people are saying about Jim?
“This
guy is great.”
W. Hock Hochheim
Founder of Scientific Fighting Congress
“Jim
McCann is one of the best grappling & stand up teachers that I’ve
been around, and I’ve been around a lot of them.”
Tim Tackett
JKD Legend
Author of Jun Fan / Jeet Kune Do The Textbook
Jeet Kune Do Kickboxing
Founder of the JKD Wednesday Night Group Redlands C.A.
“If
you ever get a chance to train with Jim, Do it! He is the real deal.”
Mark Hatmaker
Founder Extreme Self Protection
“ I
really enjoy Jim’s stuff and he is a great teacher.”
Bob Bremer
“ The Ass Kicker of Chinatown.”
Original Bruce Lee Student
“ McCann
is Awesome.”
Richie Carrion
Founder JKD-Extreme
NAGA Grappling Coach of the year
“Jim
is without a doubt one of the best trainers in the business.”
Stew “The Hammer” Burrows
Retired Boxer
“In
my opinion, Jim’s training will get you from a dangerous submission
to a dominant position in seconds.”
Shihan Kevin Beale
American Bujutsu Kempo
“Jim
is tough as nails, an outstanding trainer and a nice guy.”
Juan del Castillo
Spec Ops
“What
Jim is teaching can save your life.”
R.T.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
“I
highly recommend Jim’s comprehensive and realistic approach to
fighting in all ranges from standing to the ground.”
Grandmaster R.J. Oak
American Bujutsu Kempo
"Jim
covered more street viable techniques in a few hours of training,
than I had seen in all the years of grappling seminars I have attended
combined."
Lee Mimms
Huntsville Self Defense Club
South Eastern Kenpo 4th.Dan
JHK Kyushu jitsu 5th Dan
SFC Expert Instructor
"Nobody
has done a better job of integrating practical
grappling techniques into a complete,
street-effective, ground combatives program. The best
advice I could give anyone is to do what I have done,
become a student of Jim McCann."
Mike Gillette
Threat Management Trainer
"I've
worked with alot of world class trainers and more then any of them
Jim McCann gets his point across in a user friendly big picture way.
Awsome."
Scott Pederson
2nd Degree Black Belt Tracy Kenpo
Certified Shootfighting Instructor
Kick Down Claassic Welter Weight NHB Champion
"Over
the years I have worked with many great fighters and trainers. Jim
McCann is one of a rare breed that is both. Jim is an incredible
fighter, but also knows how to make you become a better fighter.
He has no ego and only searches for the truth in combat for himself
and his students. Jim McCann is the man!!!"
Dean Goldade
Founder – Hawaiian Combatives, 6th Degree Black Belt
FMA Instructor, JKD Instructor, MMA Instructor
“I just had the pleasure of watching Jim McCann’s The Art of Boxing Series and they are absolutely awesome. Do yourself a favor and get this series. You will not be disappointed.”
Nick
Hughes
French Foreign Legion
6th Degree Black Belt Combat Karate
5th Degree Black Belt Zen Do Kai, 4th Degree Black Belt Ju-Jitsu,
3rd Degree Black Belt Yoshinkan Aikido, 1st Degree Black Belt Judo
"I
am not one to be fooled in flash or unproven concepts,but this is
one man who lacks flash
and has all proven concepts & techniques."
Keith Allan
JKD Filipino Martial Arts Head Instructor
Combative Arts Institute of Rhode Island.
"Jim's boxing
DVDs are the best I have seen covering the basics of the sweet science.
The Chain Drills are total money -- the essence
of boxing fundamentals. I have reviewed all 12 of Jim's MMA and boxing
DVDs to date. What sets them apart from the others is Jim's outstanding
teaching style, personality and clarity of organization. Highly recommended
for both coaches and students."
Steve Cooke
Martial Artist and Boxing Coach
Kennewick, WA
