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Brian Hill

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“I have been a Martial Arts student in the Marietta, Georgia area since I was 14, and an instructor since I was 18. Training & instructing in combative firearm techniques, martial arts, and physical fitness have always been my passion. I believe that you must be a student for life and train to be creative and adapt. Look for opportunities that may save your life in a combative situation. I live in Woodstock with my wife Shelley “the indispensable organizational wizard”, I have a beautiful step-daughter Alexandria, a “like minded” son-in-law Clay, and 2 amazing grandchildren Emmett and Greyson. I am very blessed”.

Brian is owner and head coach of The Complete Combatant located in Dahlonega, GA, a Heckler & Koch (HK) Brand Ambassador, a presenter at National Conferences and past owner of Fusion Fitness and MMA until 2020 where the social distancing, illness, and job loss of many students from COVID-19 forced us to close the doors. 

Brian is a Certified Red Dot Instructor and an Endorsed Instructor with Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. I am very honored to be a Scott Jedlinski Modern Samurai Project Endorsed Instructor. Scott recognized the need for training with the red dot sight/pistol optics, and is one of the leading red dot/AIWB instructors. We are proud to be endorsed by him, and to also host his classes a couple times per year at our range in Dahlonega, GA. If you shoot a pistol w red dots then attending his classes are a MUST. My expertise is primarily in the context of the armed citizen. While I still occasionally shoot from strong side holster, and use iron sights, I have switched to red dot optic sighting system that has several benefits. The pistol mounted red dot optic is excellent for quick and precise target acquisition, allowing a focus on the target. Transitions are greatly enhanced due to the simplicity of using the dot aligned on the target, as opposed to the three focal planes of iron sights. If you have vision issues, the dot may be the solution for you. I primarily carry in the appendix position which allows for a quicker draw, and improved weapon retention. Instruction in the proper draw stroke improves the use and safety of appendix carry, and in addition allows you to find the dot sooner. If you would like to ONLY FOCUS on Red Dot Sights then this is the class for YOU. This class will prepare you to get the most out of the red dot sight, and avoid time consuming mistakes in your training.

While I still teach, and occasionally use iron sights and shoot from strong side, I switched to the red dot sighting system/pistol optics many years ago because it has several benefits that just can't be ignored. The way we aim our firearm is an area that sees constant improvement.  These sights offer a tremendous advantage in speed, accuracy, and application. 

This RDC class will focus on the draw to first-round hits from concealment unless you have an open rig. We will work on proximal extension relative to the attacker, using the red dot to the most significant advantage at different distances, multiple hand positions that the armed citizen encounters during a fight, and stacking complex cognitive tasks under pressure. Biomechanics of movement and the neuroscience of the decisional process and training methodologies will be explored. If you shoot competitively or carry a pistol for personal protection you will benefit from this class.


The pistol mounted optic is excellent for quick and precise target acquisition, allowing a focus on the target. Transitions are greatly enhanced due to the simplicity of using the dot aligned on the target, as opposed to the three focal planes of iron sights. If you have vision issues, the dot may be the solution for you. I primarily carry in the appendix position which allows for a quicker draw, and improved weapon retention. Instruction in the proper draw stroke improves the use and safety of appendix carry, and in addition allows you to find the dot sooner.

​Brian Hill is a Rangemaster Certified  Master Instructor with Tom Givens of Rangemaster and a past Tac Con Presenter .

Brian is a 4th degree Black belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Karate, a 3rd degree Black belt in Taekwondo and a certified MMA Conditioning Coach. He has been a full time instructor since he was 18 and he personally trains everyday.

Brian has graduated from Force Science Institute and holds a Force Science Analyst Certification. 
This designation attests that the holder has been trained to recognize and articulate important psychological, biological, and physiological factors that can influence human behavior and memory in force encounters and pursuit situations. Like persons trained in accident reconstruction, blood-spatter analysis, and other science-based disciplines, investigators certified in Force Science Analysis will be able to apply their grasp of human dynamics to interpret how and why a force confrontation evolved as it did. Students will also know how to mine the memories of those involved for relevant recollections. This information can be vital to authorities who ultimately must judge the encounter, such as administrators, internal affairs, chiefs, review board members, prosecutors, judges, and jurors.

Brian is a certified by Massad Ayoob Group as a Deadly Force Instructor with a passing grade of 99%.  Taught personally by Massad Ayoob, this one week 40+ hour course of instruction is offered by the Massad Ayoob Group in conjunction with The Firearms Academy of Seattle, Inc. to teach and certify self-defense firearms instructors in the complicated and nuanced discipline of teaching the legalities of use of deadly force in self-defense. Teaching how to shoot is the easy part. Much tougher is teaching people when and when not to use force, including deadly force, in self defense. In addition to learning what to teach and how to present it, students will also learn how to take their expertise to court, to both serve as a material witness for their students, and perhaps an expert witness in other self-defense court cases. Course content includes:
  • Justifying use of deadly force in self-defense
  • Use of non-lethal force in self defense
  • Understanding the affirmative defense of self-defense
  • Physiological phenomenon involved in deadly force incidents
  • Criminal law and self-defense
  • Dynamics of violent encounters
  • Mock courtroom exercise
  • Issues from actual self-defense cases (case studies)
  • Classroom presentation

​Brian has GRADUATED with HONORS (A = Excellent per Andrew Branca) from Andrew Branca's Law of Self Defense Instructor Program! This program provides professional-level understanding of the theory and application of self-defense law. We would like GA Residents to consider Robbie Ballard and/or  Morris "Mo" Wiltshire as their SELF DEFENSE attorney. We HIGHLY recommend both men listed above.

Brian is a member of Active Self Protection's (ASP) Instructor Development Portal and is one of the qualified instructors listed on ASP's Instructor Directory.
Brian is a past ASP National Conference Presenter and has been invited back  to present several "Mindset & Live Fire" blocks of instruction in 2021. He is also a guest Instructor on Active Self Protections Daily Dry Practice Skill set sessions on their ASP EXTRA channel.

Brian Hill is a f
ormer deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department Reserve an active Trusted Supporter (past Board member) at Racheal's Rest. Racheal’s Rest is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that offers private counseling and five-day restorative retreat programs designed to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of survivors. They exist to help women and children who experienced sexual abuse or acts of violence regain their balance in life. Racheal's Rest is Fusion MMA and The Complete Combatant's featured charity. We invite you to visit Racheal's Rest's website and please consider donating a gift of any size. THANK YOU!

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Accomplishments 

  • HSI First Aid/CPR/AED
  • HSI Advanced Bleeding Control
  • HSI Emergency Use of Epinephrine
  • NAEMT First on the Scene
  • Agile Training & Consulting RE-Certified OC (pepper spray) and Less Than Lethal Weapons Instructor
  • ​Greg Ellifritz of Active Response Training: Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine
  • AI and Adjunct Instructor for Modern Samurai Project
  • Heckler & Koch's (HK) Brand Ambassador and feature Red Dot Instructor at HK's Training weekend in Orlando, FL 2021
  • Rangemaster's Tac Con 2021: Brian Hill taught two 3 hour Blocks: Practice and Refinement for the Armed Citizens
  • Image Based Decisional Drills Certified Instructor and Coach
  • Contextual Home Defense Plan with Chris Cypert of Citizens Defense Research
  • Active Self Protection's National Conference September 2020​
  • Pistol Shooting Solutions with Gabe White: Earned "Dark Pin"
  • Red Dot Fundamentals & Performance with Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski of Modern Samuari Project
  • Certified Red Dot Instructor with Modern Samurai Project
  • Modern Samurai Project's Endorsed Instructor
  • Technical Handgun: tests and Standards with John Johnston of Citizens Defense Research
  • Certified Deadly Force Instructor with Massad Ayoob Group
  • Rangemaster's Master Instructor Course
  • Revolver Operator Course with Claude Werner aka The Tactical Professor
  • Graduated from Force Science Institute with a Force Science Analyst Certification
  • Active Self Protection's National Conference September 2019
  1. Assistant Instructor = Image Based Decisional Drills
  2. Taught Proactive Mindset
  3. Taught Close Quarter Decisions
  4. Taught Pistol Proficiency
  5. Assistant Instructor  for John Correia
  6. Assistant Instructor for Paul Carlson
  • Agile Training & Consulting Certified OC (pepper spray) Instructor
  • Rangemaster's Instructors Reunion and Conference (Texas)
  • Rangemaster's Advanced Instructors Course
  • Rangemaster's Defensive Revolver
  • Pistol Shooting Solutions with Gabe White: Earned "Light Pin"
  • Rangemaster Tac Con 2019:
  1. Brian Hill taught a 4 hour Block: Practice and Refinement for the Armed Citizens
  2. John Farnam: Domestic Domestic Handgunning
  3. POLITE SOCIETY SHOOTING MATCH: Brian shot a perfect score in the match (one of only 4 people), a 99 out of 100 (cold) in the semi finals, and made it to the final 4 out of 16 shooters. THIS WAS A FUN SHOOT OFF TO WATCH!
  • Red Dot Sight Class with Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project
  • Social Shotgun with Lee Weems of First Person Safety
  • Rangemaster Defensive Shotgun
  • Larry Lindenman of Point Driven Training's JACKS & SAPS
  • Active Self Protection's "Lesson's Learned from Watching 15,000 Gun Fights"
  • Rangemaster Instructors Conference & Reunion
  • Myths, Misconceptions and Solutions in the Firearms Training World by Claude Werner aka The Tactical Professor
  • Defensive Pistol Clinic with Lee Weems of First Person Safety
  • Adaptive Combat Pistol with Dave Spaulding
  • Pistol Shooting Solutions with Gabe White: Earned the "Dark Pin"
  • Tac Con (Rangemaster) 2018
  • Rangemaster Assistant Instructor/Range Safety Officer for Claude Werner, Chuck Haggard and Gabe White
  • J. Farnam: Urban Rifle
  • Massad Ayoob: Unconventional Wisdom
  • E. Langdon: Fear not the Double Action Shot
  • POLITE SOCIETY SHOOTING MATCH: Paper Qualifier = 200/200, Semi- Finals = 98/100, and made it to the SHOOT OFF with the top 16 shooters.
  • MORE Pistol Skills with Lee Weems of First Person Safety
  • Rangemaster Instructor Reunion (placed 5th at Rangemaster’s Instructor’s Reunion shooting competition) 2017
  • RangeMaster's Instructor Course with Tom Givens
  • Tac Con (Rangemaster) 2017 :
  1. Erik Pakiese: Force on Force
  2. Karl Rehn: Beyond the 1%
  3. Chuck Haggard: Ammo selection
  4. Spencer keepers: Appendix (aiwb) skills
  5. Chuck Haggard: Maximum effective range
  6. Skip Grochenour: Problems 1 & 2
  7. Kevin Davis: Preparing for the FIGHT
  8. Massas Ayoob & Marty Hayes: The firearms instructor as an expert witness
  9. POLITE SOCIETY SHOOTING MATCH: Placed 24th out of 207 competitors
  • Law of Self Defense with Andrew Branca
  • Violent Criminals and YOU: A Thinker's Approach to Personal and Family Protection with William Aprill & Claude Werner aka Tactical Professor
  • OODA LOOP with Claude Werner aka Tactical Professor
  • Police-Citizen Contacts with Lee Weems of First Person Safety
  • Tac Med EDC with Caleb Causey of Lone Star Medics
  • Martial Blade Concepts
  •  Red Dawn Response I & II with Craig “SAWMAN” Sawyer of Tactical Insider
  • Hard Target w Craig “SAWMAN” Sawyer of Tactical Insider
  • Tactical Response
  • Lethal Force Institute
  • Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement
  • Center Mass Tactical Training (CMTT)
  • Brian as trained, and holds, teaching degrees in Karate, Jiu jitsu, Tae kwon Do, Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Pistol, Sword and Edged Weapons
  • Over 30 years experience in training & instructional combative firearm techniques and Martial Arts
  • Competes in IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) matches
  • Accredited through the State of Georgia to offer 3 CE credits to Real Estate Agents in the Mindset & Safety 3 hour class
  • Member of Active Self Protection Instructor Development Portal
  • Former deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department Reserve
  • Received Certification in Okazaki Restorative Massage
  • Continuing education all over the country since 1981
  • NRA  and Georgiacarry.org member 
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