Renshi Larry Leinhauser

Rank: 5th Degree Black Belt, Shinto Yoshin-Ryu Jiu Jitsu
Style: Shinto Yoshin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu (also holds black belts in Chito-ryu karate and Aikido.)
Renshi Leinhauser began training in 1968 in Tampa Florida in the Yoshukai Federation in Chito-ryu karate and has been training for the last 38 years.

Certifications/Professional Memberships: Certified Instructor of Shinto Yoshin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, member of the Professional Association of Martial Arts Instructors, American Jiu-Jitsu and Karate Association, Founder of Talon Tactical Defense Systems.

Work Experience: Renshi Leinhauser is a 25 year veteran with the Manatee County Department of Public Safety. He is currently a Captain with the department. During his tenure, he spent 11 years as a member of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team. He has served as protection for Presidential visits and other political dignitary protection details. He has instructed numerous law enforcement, executive protection teams, and other public safety personnel in the past twenty years. Mr. Leinhauser regularly attends and conducts seminars on various disciplines throughout the country. His approach to teaching is both motivating and practical. Using real life experiences with sound combat principles, students can be assured they will learn real self defense for the real world.