About Chris

Chris Sladky is the founder of Defensive Tactics.

He served nine years in the U.S. Army, where he worked as an Army Combatives Instructor. After the Army, he competed as a professional MMA fighter. He has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for more than 15 years, holds a black belt, and teaches as a BJJ instructor.

That background taught him something simple: the most useful safety skills are the simplest ones. Defensive Tactics turns real experience into practical training for people who aren’t fighters.

The Ladder of Safety

Everything Chris teaches follows one philosophy:

Recognize danger early → create space → break contact → exit safely → get help.

The goal is never to fight. It’s to get home safe.

U.S. Army Veteran · Army Combatives Instructor · BJJ Black Belt · Former Pro MMA Competitor

Book a seminar: chris@defensivetacticsnj.com