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ERJ World Consulting · Personal Protection Training

Martial Arts &
Self-Defense

Practical protection education grounded in military service, law enforcement experience, and martial arts instruction.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Shihan Rick Donkel

Sixth-degree black belt · American Ching Sai Do
Third-degree black belt · Saeng Jeon Do
U.S. Army Military Police veteran · Retired law enforcement officer
About Rick

Service, discipline, and instruction

Shihan Rick Donkel brings decades of military and law enforcement experience to martial arts and self-defense education. He served 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Army Military Police, with assignments in criminal investigation, physical security, and Central and South America. During Operation Just Cause in Panama, he earned the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

Rick continued serving in North Carolina law enforcement and retired in 2021. He now draws on that experience when teaching martial arts and self-defense: preparation, awareness, sound judgment, and responsible action are as important as physical technique.

20 years
Active duty, U.S. Army Military Police
6th Dan
American Ching Sai Do
3rd Dan
Saeng Jeon Do
Training

Programs for real-life awareness

Rick offers martial arts instruction and personal protection education for individuals and groups. ERJ currently lists the following personal protection programs:
01 / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Executives & Staff

Self-defense training for professionals, with attention to awareness, prevention, and practical responses.

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02 / YOUTH

Anti-Bullying for Kids

Age-appropriate personal protection education that encourages confidence, respect, and sound decisions.

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03 / WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE

Awareness & Response

Instruction focused on recognizing warning signs, setting boundaries, creating opportunities to escape, and responding when needed.
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Martial arts classes and seminars

Rick has taught martial arts and self-defense in the United States and presented seminars in Venezuela and Spain. Ask about a class, group program, or seminar.
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Recognition

Honors and publications

Rick was selected for a 2026 G.O.A.T. Honors Award and inducted into Who’s Who in the Martial Arts. He is also a co-author of a Who’s Who book.
2026 G.O.A.T. Honors
Who’s Who in the Martial Arts
Co-author
Books

Stories of service and martial arts

Rick’s co-authored Who’s Who book reflects his place in the martial arts community. He is also developing Soldier Warrior to Black Belt, a personal account of his path through military service, law enforcement, and martial arts.
Get in touch

Bring training to your group

For martial arts classes, women’s self-defense, personal protection programs, seminars, or speaking inquiries, contact Rick through ERJ World Consulting.
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