Thomas Holmes

Taught de-escalation, conflict resolution, conflict mitigation and self-defense to private and government organizations, including arrest-control, defense and weapon retention to law enforcement agencies. Created new tactics and techniques, and develop curriculum, teaching methods, testing, and manuals. Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions. Wrote manuals on:

• De-escalation
• Conflict Resolution
• Conflict Mitigation
• Safe Control for EMTs
• Arrest Control Tactics for law enforcement
• Weapon Retention Tactics for law enforcement
• Self Defense Tactics for law enforcement
• Weapon Defense Tactics for law enforcement

Instruct students in martial arts:

• Kokikai Aikido
• Kali
• Kenjutsu
• Jōjutsu

Develop curriculum, training methods, assessments and manuals. Manage assistant instructors, marketing and finances.

Taught Aikido to students in Durango 9R School District. Developed curriculum, training methods, testing and materials, and managed client relations, instructors, research, finances and fundraising.

Performed technical writing and editing on manuals and professional publications in:

• Sports psychology
• Engineering
• Crop research
• Computer software
• Leadership

Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects. Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Taught academic writing, co-developed curriculum and assessments.

Wrote The Total Rider and The New Total Rider, both published by Half Halt Press. Books were used in training by the U.S., British, German and Spanish national equestrian teams.