Cole Miller
Martial Arts, Combatives, & Pistol Instructor
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Highly motivated individual, who is very passionate about the pursuit of excellence in Martial Arts and Combatives. Will do everything possible to help others achieve a proficient level of competency and performance.
Overview
9
9
Certifications
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Head Instructor
Miller Martial Arts
May 2017 - Current
- In 2017, Established Middle Georgia's premier experience in martial arts and fitness education, Miller Martial Arts
- Strives to create a single environment where Adults and Children can get a phenomenal experience no matter their goal
Owner/Lead Instructor
Sole Force Integrations
05.2017 - Current
- Development of Curriculum in Weapon Integrated Environments for Civilian, LE, & Military
- Mission is to enhance skills & capabilities preparing end users for situations and scenarios where one may be the sole force that determines a successful outcome of self, team,family, & other innocents
- Firearms instruction with a focus on pistol
- Combatives & Defensive Tactics
Co-Owner
Dublin Jiu Jitsu
01.2022 - Current
The first and only facility in Dublin, GA to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
MMA Fighter (Retired)
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Competed at Pinnacle of MMA, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), for 10+ years as Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
- Proficient in Martial Arts such as: Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling
Accomplishments
- King of the Ring Bantamweight Amateur MMA Champion
- WKA Professional US National Lightweight MMA Champion
- Legends of Fighting (LFC) Professional Lightweight Champion
- Shooto Japan Veteran
- The Ultimate Fighter season 5 contestant
- 20x UFC Veteran
- 2013 Georgia MMA Hall of Fame Inductee
Education
Third Degree Black Belt - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
American Top Team
Coconut Creek 12.2005 - 01.2017
Team Praxis
Macon, GA 07.2003 - 12.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
Barry University
Miami, FLSome College (No Degree) -
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GASome College (No Degree) -
Macon State College
Macon, GASome College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Mercer University
Macon, GAHigh School Diploma -
Mount De Sales Academy
Macon, GA2002
Skills
Boxing
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Takedowns
Combatives
Pistol Marksmanship
Instruction
Certification
Air Force Combatives Program (AFCP) Master Instructor
Timeline
Co-Owner
Dublin Jiu Jitsu
01.2022 - Current
Owner/Lead Instructor
Sole Force Integrations
05.2017 - Current
MMA Fighter (Retired)
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
01.2007 - 01.2017
Third Degree Black Belt - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
American Top Team
12.2005 - 01.2017
Team Praxis
07.2003 - 12.2005
Owner/Head Instructor
Miller Martial Arts
May 2017 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
Barry University
Some College (No Degree) -
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Some College (No Degree) -
Macon State College
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Mercer University
High School Diploma -
Mount De Sales Academy
Education-Combatives
- Trained in Combatives beginning in 2011
- Training and Education in Marksmanship with Carbine Rifle Systems, Pistol, and Grappling with weapons
- Basic and Advanced CQB Training working both solo & as a team
- Basic Medical training
- Participated and graduated a Test Program for the inaugural AFCP Master Instructor Course in 2019 *160 Hours
- Graduated Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) Instructor Course (2020 & 2023) *160 Hours
- Graduate of Black Swan Solo Operator Program by Shivworks (2021) *40 Hours
- GBRS Knowledge Transfer Collective Graduate ; Classes 2301, 2302, 2505 *60 Hours
Experience
- (2019-2021) United States Air Force 5th Mob Combat Communications Unit. Tasked with instructing and increasing the overall Combatives knowledge and capability, to the Combat Readiness School (CRS) Instructors.
- (2021+) Defensive Tactics/ Jiu Jitsu Instructor Warner Robins Police Department
- (2023+) Defensive Tactics Instructor Laurens County Sheriff Office
- Consulting with Air Force Combatives Program at the Center of Excellence for Curriculum enhancement & development
- Instructed at The Combatives Summit 2023-2026
- Open Enrollment Courses
References
- DAVID W. DURNIL,-Chief of Training and Education Air Force Combatives Center of Excellence HQ USAFA/ADPVE (719) 333-9294
- Michael Grant- 10th Group Special Forces (815)715-5933
- Greg Thompson-SOCP Founder-(919)622-2773
- Jim Waddell- Retired DEA-(305)796-5932
- Chief Wayne Fisher- Chief of Police Warner Robins Police Department-(478)302-5385
- Cody Edge-SGT, Laurens Co. Sheriff's Office Office of Professional Standards- (478)272-1522 ext. 3106
- Kyle Virgillio- USAF 5th Mob CRS Instructor-(808) 469-6066
- Charlie Moore-Retired US Marshal Service,Catamount Consulting of Georgia-(912)996-7200
Highlight Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxHtEh-mk9s