Steve Tarani is a defensive-tactics expert, author, and instructor with over 35 years of experience training U.S. law enforcement, military, and intelligence personnel. A former CIA protective-programs officer and a DoD- and FLETC-certified firearms instructor, he is extensively trained in Filipino blade arts, Silat, Aikido, and other combative systems. He is world-renowned for his expertise in edged-weapon defense and situational awareness.