About The Author
Steve Gartin
College began with Pre-Med ~ Arizona State 1967-1968 but was interrupted by Vietnam. U.S. Coast Guard ~ Radioman 1968-1972 North & South Pole icebreaker duty provided the GI Bill to continue education in Wildlife Biology ~ New Mexico State 1972-1973. Desiring to be self-employed, I became a Photographer/Publisher ~ Nationwide 1973-1980. Until I chanced to meet a small sharpener manufacturer who needed Sales & Marketing ~ Spyderco 1980-1990. Computerizing the company as it grew lead me to my own business, Webmaster & Internet marketing 1991-Present. My affinity for martial arts began in 1971 and I founded KunTao Silat in 1978 and have been training martial artists and security professionals all over the world, in person, by seminars and by video to present. I'm a proud member of OathKeepers and the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, believe America is blessed by the Creator and that His People will win this Spiritual War.