Maksym Shpolianskyi wearing sunglasses and a peach-colored shirt standing in front of a large tree with thick roots and green leaves.

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF TRAININGS IN EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

Executive Protection – ESS Academy, USA, 2024.

Executive Protection Agent Training Course - LaSorsa and Associates, USA, 2023.


CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF TRAININGS RELATED TO SECURITY

Philippine Combatives (Double Sticks Seminar) – Philippine Martial Arts Alliance, USA, 2025.

Introduction to Handcuffing - 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2025.

Be Your Own Bodyguard – Blauer Tactical Systems, USA, 2024.

Philippine Combatives – Philippine Martial Arts Alliance, USA, 2024.

Batons, Restraints and Flashlights – ASP, USA, 2023.

Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol – 77 Alpha and ESS Academy, USA, 2023.


CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF FIREARMS TRAININGS

Basic AR-15 Platform Cleaning and Maintenance - 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2025.

Glock Cleaning and Maintenance - 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2025.

Intermediate Concealed Weapons - 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Basic Concealed Carry Theory and Application - 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Basic Pump Action Shotgun – 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Intermediate AR Platform Rifle – 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Basic AR Platform Rifle – 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Advanced Duty Pistol – 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Intermediate Duty Pistol – 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Basic Duty Pistol – 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Protective Firearms and Defensive Tactics Course - LaSorsa and Associates, USA, 2023.

Basics of pistol shooting - National Rifle Association of America, USA 2023.


CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF MEDICAL TRAININGS

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor – Red Cross, USA, 2024.

Protective Medical Training Course - LaSorsa and Associates, USA, 2023.

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care - C-TECC, USA, 2023.

Stop the Bleed - StopTheBleed.org, USA, 2023.

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED – Red Cross, USA, 2023.


CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF DRIVING TRAININGS

Basic Vehicle Dynamics – 5 Badgers Consulting Group, USA, 2024.

Defensive / Evasive Driving Course - LaSorsa and Associates, USA, 2023.


CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF TRAININGS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Responding Effectively: Work – Paul Ekman Group, LLC, USA, 2024.

Micro Expressions Intensive – Paul Ekman Group, LLC, USA, 2023.

Micro Expressions Profile – Paul Ekman Group, LLC, USA, 2023.

Subtle Expressions – Paul Ekman Group, LLC, USA, 2023.

Micro Expressions – Paul Ekman Group, LLC, USA, 2023.

Responding Effectively: Law Enforcement – Paul Ekman Group, LLC, USA, 2023.

Responding Effectively: Family – Paul Ekman Group, LLC, USA, 2023.

Conflicts control - Center of Practical Psychology and Education “Your Future”, Ukraine, 2014.

Empathy in psychotherapy and psychological practice - Kyiv Training Institute, Ukraine, 2014.

Influence and persuasion based on emotional intellect - Center of Practical Psychology and Education “Your Future”, Ukraine, 2010.

ART Therapy – Ukrainian Academy of Pedagogical Sciences, Scientific-methodical Center of education substance integration, Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists Poltava Department, Ukraine, 2006.


CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF TRAININGS IN ORATORY

Oratory course, the second level: “The Art of persuasion” – Center of Practical Psychology and Education “Your Future”, Ukraine, 2014.

Basic course of the studio of oratory “Krasna Mova” – Your Succes – Center of cadre and training technologies, Ukraine, 2007.


ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Master’s degree in psychology from Poltava National University, Poltava, Ukraine, 2013.

Qualification improvement in private business from Poltava State Agrarian Academy, Poltava, Ukraine, 2008.

Master’s degree in law from Odessa National University, Odessa, Ukraine, 2003.

Work & Training Experience

MY SKILLS

     Close combat. I have spent over 18 years studying real close combat systems, including Combat Machine by A. Taras and Defendu by W. Fairbairn. My study and my training in real close combat - continue.

     Sport fighting styles. I spent more than 20 years studying different sport fighting styles, including Judo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Escrima, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. My study and my training in sport fighting styles - continue.


MY WORK EXPERIENCE 

     Coaching. My coaching experience started more than 11 years ago, when my first son was born. After that I was doing personal and small group training in close combat, stick fighting, knife fighting, boxing and so on. 

     Security. My experience in various areas of US security spans more than 7 years, including bouncing, unarmed security, and close protection.

     I like working in security because it allows me to apply all the knowledge and skills I have acquired throughout my life, including knowledge of law, psychology, close combat, and so on.   

     Attorney. In Ukraine I was working for more than 12 years as a civil and criminal attorney.                  

Your Path to True Preparedness Starts Here.

Our training emphasizes that the "best fight is the one that never happened," focusing on everyday awareness and proactive self-defense.

  • Close Combat Training

    Close Combat Training

    Learn to handle close-quarters confrontations with a focus on practical, non-sportive techniques. Develop explosive power, effective striking, and tactical defense for real-world scenarios.

  • Weapon Training

    Weapon Training

    Master the use of everyday objects for self-defense. Our training teaches you how to effectively and safely use a long stick, an umbrella, or other common items to protect yourself when unarmed is not an option.

  • Combat Physical Training

    Combat Physical Training

    Build the functional strength, agility, and endurance necessary for a physical conflict. This is not about aesthetics; it's about conditioning your body to be a resilient tool for self-preservation.

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    Situational Awareness Training

    The first and most critical line of defense. Learn to read your environment, recognize potential threats, and de-escalate situations before they become physical. True safety begins long before a fight starts.

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