Joseph Edmonson

Hand-to-Hand | Tactics | Executive Protection Instructor

Jopseph Edmondson brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in leadership, corporate security, personal protection, and martial arts instruction. A highly credentialed and decorated protection specialist, Edmondson is known for his relentless commitment to safeguarding individuals, businesses, and communities through both proactive training and real-time security operations.

As a 10-time Martial Arts Hall-of-Fame inductee and a master-level instructor in multiple disciplines—including Krav Maga, Tae Kwon Do, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu—Edmondson has trained thousands in self-defense, situational awareness, and threat mitigation. He currently serves in leadership and operational roles for high-level protective assignments across Arizona and the U.S., including dignitary security, executive protection, and public safety risk assessments.

His credentials span the globe, from Trojan Securities International’s hostile environment certifications to being a Force Science Certified Analyst, threat assessment certifications, and private investigator licensing. He has led protection teams for major corporations, entertainment venues, political candidates, and high-profile public events, earning a trusted reputation for his calm leadership under pressure.

In addition to his security background, Edmondson has founded and operated multiple businesses, including martial arts academies and a protection services firm. His decades of experience in customer service, business development, and leadership give him the rare ability to bridge high-level risk operations with the human side of business—making teams stronger, clients safer, and companies more resilient.

At Guardian Training & Consulting and beyond, Edmondson’s mission is clear: to protect, to empower, and to elevate the standards of safety and readiness wherever he serves.