Jason Sussdorf

Jason Sussdorf is the Founder and Lead Instructor at Swamp Fox Tactics, a martial arts training organization based in Grass Valley, California. His journey in martial arts began at the age of four in his father's dojo, where he trained for 17 years in various disciplines, including American Kenpo, Kobudo (Okinawan weaponry), Escrima (Filipino stick and knife fighting), and kickboxing. During this time, he earned a first-degree black belt in American Kenpo and participated in numerous tournaments.13

In addition to his martial arts background, Sussdorf served in the U.S. Army for seven years as a Psychological Operations Specialist, completing two combat tours in Iraq. He later transitioned to the U.S. Air Force Reserves as an Aeromedical Evacuation Technician and is also a licensed paramedic with experience as a SWAT medic and a medically retired municipal firefighter.12

Sussdorf's military training and emergency medical skills complement his martial arts expertise, allowing him to offer a unique perspective on self-defense and tactical training at Swamp Fox Tactics. The organization not only pays homage to his father's legacy in martial arts but also embodies the values instilled in him during his military education.2