About-Viking-Combatives

Cliff Byerly has been a Marine for over 20 years (12 active duty). The majority of his military career has been serving as a reconnaissance team leader. Cliff has done several deployments as a Marine, to include Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 & 1991. In 1992, Cliff again deployed, this time to Somalia. Cliff finished his active duty in San Diego as a drill instructor.

In 1996, Cliff left active duty to spend more time with his family and joined the LAPD. During his time as a police officer, Cliff has worked patrol, gangs and narcotics. In 2003, Cliff took a break from police work to deploy to Iraq for OIF 1. In Iraq, Cliff was a team leader with 4th Force Reconnaissance.

As a Marine and police officer, Cliff has trained hundreds of Marines and fellow officers in firearms and tactics.

Besides being knowledgeable in firearms and tactics, Cliff also has a martial arts background in Tang Soo Do, Kung Fu San Soo, wrestling and BJJ. Below are some of his certifications.

★LAPD Arrest & Control Instructor
★S.P.E.A.R. Instructor
★Tactical Ground Combatives Instructor
★Combat Focus Shooting Instructor
★Red Zone Weapon Defense Instructor

★Krav Maga Force Training Division Police Trainer
★Military Combat Instructor
★Military Marksmanship Instructor
★Certified Range Safety Officer
★Certified Level 1 Crossfit Instructor

Omari is currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy (14 years). He is a member of the Navy's first full time HVBSS team. Extensively trained in Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and JKD. Has 4 years experience in teaching Combatives (Armed and Unarmed), Force Protection, and CQB Tactics. Below is a list of his qualifications: