Master James M. Hartigan

Teaches at Bronx Combat Hapkido Club

Master James M. Hartigan is the BCHC's Senior Assistant Instructor. A retired Firefighter/First Responder/Hazmat, Master Hartigan has also worked as a private police office, security officer for a luxury Manhattan hotel, body guard (military and civilian) and Bouncer. Master Hartigan has had a stellar military career: Military experience that includes US Army Active / Reserves, Special Forces A Team (Green Beret) , US Marine Corps Active / Reserve , Marine Security Forces (Anti Terror). He has trained with and Instructed many National and International units to include the US, British, Germans, Danes and Israelis. He's also a rifle, pistol, small weapons and demo expert. A 5th degree in Combat Hapkido, Master Hartigan has an extensive martial arts background that includes Boxing, Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga, Shotokan, Jujitsu, Aikido, and Traditional Hapkido. He's also a Black Belt in Ji Do Kwon, Certified Instructor Reality Based Self Defense, Certified Military Combatives Association Instructor, and SHARP Instructor