Mountain Self Defense Instructors:
Mr. Troy Kechely
With a passion for teaching Mr. Troy Kechely strives to provide a positive and educational environment for each class he instructs. Having almost 20 years of instructional experience he uses visual, auditory and physical teaching methods to clearly instruct his students.
Currently Troy is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and an assistant instructor at Cunningham's ATA Martial Arts in Bozeman, Montana. Troy also is a national speaker on canine behavior and handling with courses developed for law enforcement and animal control officers. These courses are POST credited in five states and have been presented to hundreds of students over the last eight years. Along with teaching Troy is often called in as an expert witness for legal cases involving aggressive canines and bite incidents.
As a career Troy is a Design Manager for a environmental and civil engineering consulting firm.
Troy can be contacted at 406-580-3329 406-580-3329 or at troy_mtselfdefense@yahoo.com
PPCT Instructor Certifications:
- Defensive Tactics (DT)
- Spontaneous Knife Defense (SKD)
- Sexual Harassment And Rape Prevention (SHARP)
- Escape & Evasion: Workplace Violence (E&E)
- Violent Patient Management (VPM)
Ms. Thea Villinger
Ms. Thea Villinger moved from Feucht, Germany, to Bozeman in 2001. She began her taekwondo education in 2004 and is currently a second degree Blackbelt. She was named "Most Improved Student" in 2006 and "Black Belt of the Year" in 2007. She is a 2008 Montana State Champ in Weapons. As a member of the Leadership Program she is a Level 2 Specialty Certified Instructor; Out of over 50,000 instructors Ms. Villinger is was the youngest person in the PPCT Management System to achieve multiple instructor certifications. Ms Villinger is a student at Montana State University majoring in psychology.
Contact Thea Villinger at 406-581-1844 406-581-1844 or at taekwondo247@gmail.com.
PPCT Instructor Certifications:
- Sexual Harassment And Rape Prevention (SHARP)
- Spontaneous Knife Defense (SKD)
- Violent Patient Management (VPM)
Mr. Nathan Clevidence
Mr. Nathan Clevidence is the head instructor for Ternion Jujitsu Academy and is a Black Belt in DanZan Ryu Jujitsu. He is a certified instructor through the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation along with his PPCT instructor certifications. Skilled in joint manipulations, ground fighting and throws he is also trained in healing arts and has cross trained in many different martial arts styles.
Contact Nathan Clevidence at 406-539-8229 406-539-8229 or at clevidence2001@yahoo.com.
PPCT Instructor Certifications:
- Defensive Tactics (DT)
- Spontaneous Knife Defense (SKD)
Brownie Jo Knight, BSN, RN
Ms. Brownie Knight is a Montana native. She attended the University of Montana in Missoula for a short time before working a variety of jobs that allowed her to discover her passion. Ms. Knight holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from Montana State University. She is a RN currently working in mental health.
Ms. Knight became involved with PPCT as a student of MSU and Cunningham's ATA Martial Arts. She has always had a passion for empowering people through education and training. Shortly after attending a Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) clinic, Ms. Knight became interested in teaching PPCT material. As a medical professional, she sees the value and importance of being able to deal effectively and safely with clients who may become violent.
Contact information: 406-239-7854 or bknight.ppct@gmail.com
PPCT Instructor Certifications:
Mr. Salvador Navaro
Mr. Salvador Navaro has over 20 years of active duty law enforcement experience along with multiple instructor certifications from the National Rifle Association. He is the founder and president of Montana Tactical Firearms Instruction which provides professional courses ranging from basic firearms handling to advanced tactical courses.
Sal can be reached at 406-451-8275 406-451-8275 or at sal@mtfi.org.
PPCT Instructor Certifications:
Mr. Stuart Cunningham
Mr. Stuart Cunningham earned his first degree black belt with the ATA in 1999 and became a Certified Instructor in 2001. He taught taekwondo at his instructor’s schools for three years before opening his own school in Bozeman in 2004. A fourth degree black belt, he has been a multi-event state champion every year since 2004 and was a 2002 World Championship tournament qualifier. Mr. Cunningham serves as the regional communication coordinator for all ATA schools in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. Mr. Cunningham is currently a PPCT certified instructor in Spontaneous Knife Defense (SKD). Outside taekwondo, he sits on the Board of Directors for Gallatin Valley CASA/GAL, which provides advocates and guardians for children under the care of Montana’s 18th Judicial District courts. A Montana native, Mr. Cunningham holds a Bachelors degree from Montana State University and a Masters degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Stuart Cunningham can be reached at 406-556-8792 or at info@cunninghamsata.com.
PPCT Instructor Certifications:
Our Facility:
Cunningham's ATA Martial Arts
Located at 2622 West Main in Bozeman, Montana. Cunningham's ATA Martial Arts offers a 3000 sf facility with Zebra Mat flooring, classroom area and full training equipment.
