Gerald Burroughs is a self-defense expert with a strong passion for helping people protect themselves. Growing up experiencing domestic violence and bullying, he realized the importance of self-defense at a young age. His first form of defense was using the word "STOP," which surprisingly worked. He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus on Exercise and Fitness/Outdoor & Community Recreation at the University of Central Oklahoma. In addition, he studied Petroleum Fuel, Aviation Ordnance, and Heavy Equipment Operator during his time in the military as a retired Marine and Army soldier. Burroughs also holds a Diploma in Fitness from Clark County. He is a former GWB Anytime Self Defense instructor and Equipment Operator at Performance Technologies.