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Gary Gione
President, Elite Defensive Tactics
Gary Gione is the President and founder of Elite Defensive Tactics, a company he established over 22 years ago. He is a retired New York City Police Lieutenant with 20 years of experience in undercover work, surveillance, and counter-surveillance.1
Professional Background
Gary Gione's law enforcement career has significantly influenced his current role. He studied Criminal Justice at John Jay College, which laid the foundation for his expertise in defensive tactics.
Elite Defensive Tactics
Elite Defensive Tactics is a Mixed Martial Arts academy founded by Gione in 1999.3 The company offers:
- Self-defense instruction for people of all ages4
- Martial arts training
- Defensive tactics courses
The academy is located at 2023 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY.2
Titles and Expertise
Gary Gione holds several titles and areas of expertise:
- President of Elite Defensive Tactics1
- Owner and Senior Instructor at Yorktown MMA2
- Shihan (master teacher) in martial arts2
His extensive background in law enforcement and martial arts has positioned him as an authority in defensive tactics and self-defense instruction.
