Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Krav Maga and other martial arts and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Beau Durocher  (Master)  Master Durocher has been training in the martial arts for the last nineteen years. Beau holds multiple levels of Black Belts in several systems including Tang Soo Do, Hapkido and Krav Maga. Beau has been involved in all aspects of running a martial arts school since he was 12 years old. He has participated in many tournaments, shows, seminars and special events over the years. He is very passionate about teaching children and adults self defense. He feels that anything that he can do to help prepare his students for success in a future conflict whether it be physical or personal then he has suceded. Beau and his Wife Rebecca have three beautiful children. You will often find them hanging around the center.

Rebecca Durocher  (Owner) Rebecca is excited to help in any way possible to make all members and their families welcome here at HBFMAC. Rebecca is the most amazing and supportive wife I could have asked for. She is a blessing to me and our family.

Alison Sheltrown  (General Manager / Instructor)  Alison is the Manager of our Huntington Beach Facility and is also the General Manager Beach Cities Krav Maga. She is always ready with a friendly smile and positive attitude to help in any way she can. Alison is a Krav Maga instructor in both our Kids and Adult program.

Stan Hill  (Lead Krav Maga Instructor)  Stan is one of two Lead Instructors here. He has been involved in the martial arts for most of his adult life. He is a Pharmacist by day and KM instructor by night. Stan is also working to develop our Instructor training program.

Terrance Lawrence  (Lead Krav Maga Instructor)  "T" as we call him here is one of two Lead Instructors here. He is involved in the military and therefore relates very well to the needs of our military and law enforcement students here. T is a great leader and motivator.

Jimmy D.  (Instructor) Jimmy D. has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Olivia Durocher  (Assistant Childrens Instructor) Olivia is our daughter and loves to teach and train. She is an assistant Little Dragon Instructor. She started training when she was 5 years old with her Daddy and is the reason for her parents getting married. She picked me! Olivia has a passion for Drama, music and is excelling in school with being on the Honor Roll for two years straight with a GPA of 3.89.

Daniel Carlini  (Guest Instructor) Daniel Carlini is a Lead Instructor at Beach Cities Krav Maga. Daniel has extensive experience in Defense Tactics and Personal Protection. Daniel trained in Krav Maga in Europe, Israel and in the U.S. Daniel is a Black Belt under Danny Hazan from Israel. Daniel is also a Judo black belt with experience in military H2H combat and CQB including Hisardut and Haganah techniques. His professional background includes: Multinational Military Operations, Private Contractor for international security agencies, dignitary protection details and correction officer with the DHS. Daniel currently works as a Defensive Tactics instructor for an international protection agency and as an instructor with Krav Maga Worldwide Training Center in California, Colorado and other Krav Maga schools nationwide. As a defense tactics instructor, Daniel trained Law Enforcement, Military and Private Agency personnel and has taught several seminars related to personal security, 3rd party protection and threat assessment.

Alicia Holmes  (Instructor) Alicia is both a Kids and Adult Instructor. She is very involved in her training and a dedicated student. She brings a great sense of fun and hard work to her classes. Alicia has a full time job and also dedicates a few days a week to teaching children and adult gymnastics. Alicia's husband is proudly serving our country as a US Army Sniper.

Cheryl Carr  (Instructor) Cheryl is an awesome Instructor. She leads both our Fitness and Krav Maga classes. She is a great motivator and extremely hard worker on the mat as well.

Joy Chavez Lawrence  (Instructor) Joy has been a great addition to our staff. She always give 100 percent effort to every class and is constantly motivating everyone around her. Joy helps with the childrens program as well.

Megan Fell  (KMx Instructor) Megan has been involved in teaching classes for 3 years now. She began as an Assistant Instructor in our Little Dragons program and is now a full Instructor and Kids Krav Maga Instructor.

Dan Franklin  (Instructor) Dan Franklin has had a passion for martial arts since he was a young boy. Throughout his life he has always come back to the martial arts. He is a great teacher, motivator, and leader. Dan will be bringing his past experience including his Black Belt in American Tang Soo Do and Krav Maga training to our new location in Costa Mesa. Dan is also an accomplished musician. You can check him out at danfranklinmusic.com.

Ken Garcia  (Instructor) Ken Garcia has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Jeremy Neel  (Instructor) Jeremy has been involved in martial arts off and on his whole life. He is very excited about his current training and possibly realizing his dream of one day running his own martial arts school. Jeremy is both a Kids and adult Instructor.

Pedro Sanchez  Pedro has been involved in several martial arts including Capoera, Jujitsu and Krav Maga. Pedro is a great Instructor in our Kids program and well respected by the adults as well.

Doug Martin  (Instructor) Doug has been a police officer for over 17 years. A founding member of the Los Angeles Police Department's elite Wilshire CRASH unit, he currently serves as Team Leader on the Huntington Beach Police Department SWAT team. He has been both a member and supervisor of protective details for celebrities, executives and high-profile court witnesses. He is also a firearms training instructor, protective/defensive driving instructor, and a patrol/SWAT tactics instructor. He has performed in numerous films and television commercials as a precision driver and stuntman, and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. He was most recently seen on Nat Geo.

Casey Carmack  (Strength / Fitness Director)  Casey is a lifetime martial artist and fitness fanatic. Casey is a very charismatic and concerned Instructor and personal coach. If your looking for an incredible way to supplement your Krav Maga training or improve any physical activity you do Casey is available for one on one sessions or come attend one of his incredible classes. Casey is a nationally certified trainer and can customize your workout for exactly what your looking for. He specializes in catering your workout to your specific needs. Casey is a student of Krav Maga and so is his adorable son. Come by and meet him today!

Luke Noce  (Program Director / Instructor)  Luke Noce has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Lauren Noce  (Instructor) Lauren Noce has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Evan Rosenberg  (Instructor) Evan Rosenberg has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Dan Kariv  (Instructor) Dan Kariv has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Nick Graham  (Instructor) Nick Graham has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Christine Kormanik  (Instructor) Christine Kormanik has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

For more information about the Beach Cities Krav Maga Family Self Defense Centers staff or training programs, please contact us at 714-375-4567 or by clicking here.