About Combatives

  We understand the importance of training and its relevance to safety, security and survivability. Our instructors have unparalleled experience providing High Risk Environment Training to the government, military, corporate and civilian sectors. Our depth of knowledge,  documented work history and demonstrated skill making people safer, more confident and self reliant is world renowned.  Kelly McCann is former Special Missions Officer with over 30 years of operational and training experience. He is a recognized subject matter expert (SME) and Master High Risk Environment (HRE) Instructor. He is the founder and owner of Crucible and co-founder and owner of Kembativz Brand. McCann has authored books, produced many instructional videos and been a regular columnist for both Black Belt magazine and Guns & Ammo. ​Michelle Washington is co-founder/owner of Kembativz Brand. She is trained in boxing, Muay Thai, ground fighting,  stick fighting, edged weapons and combatives.  She has appeared on  Personal Defense Television, in Black Belt magazine and is featured in Kembativz Brand’s remote learning program produced by Aim Media. She is a certified CrossFit instructor and combat fitness coach.