The two sides of Pete…
Pete Canavan is a husband, father of three sons, consultant, speaker and martial arts Master with a passion for helping keep others safe. Ever since a traumatic experience as a young boy where he was the target of an attempted robbery, he swore to never feel helpless again. He has dedicated his life to learning how to protect himself and others from harm – no matter where the threat comes from – in the digital world or the physical world.
Master Pete possess a unique combination of skills as a longtime IT business owner and as a martial arts and self-defense instructor. This combination is one that can keep your business, organization, association or school safe and secure from both online and offline threats. His unwavering focus is on defending you against criminals who have been rapidly increasing the frequency and severity of their attacks – both on your business and on you personally.
From heads-up tips and information shared through keynotes, workshops and interviews to mental and physical self-defense techniques that can be quickly learned in person at retreats and seminars, you will get a well-rounded education on how to stay safe in both the physical and digital worlds from security and safety expert Pete Canavan.
Side 1: Pete Canavan – Information Technology Consultant
Author – Speaker – Consultant – Business Owner
Pete’s experience running his own IT consulting company, PJC Services, LLC since 1995 has given him invaluable insights into increasing threats to your online safety. His clients rely on him to keep their systems, networks and data, safe and secure.
Pete is available for interviews, speaking, article writing and consulting/training. Your audience will immediately improve their level of security as Pete imparts on them practical personal safety tips and information. Years of training and experience are condensed into solid sound bites and bullet points that will leave listeners, attendees, and readers armed with the essential knowledge of what it takes to stay safe in the online world.
He can educate your audience on topics including:
– cyber-attacks
– identity theft
– email phishing scams
– cyber-terrorism
– digital pick-pocketing
– ransomware
– cyber-bullying
– malware
…and much more!
Pete has also hosted hundreds of online webinars on a wide variety of topics. His in-person training and consulting has impacted thousands of people. Topics related to success and personal development include but are not limited to:
– The Altitude Of Your Attitude (watch preview on YouTube; book available on Amazon)
– The 5 Steps To Success (watch preview on YouTube)
– Discovering Your “Why” (watch preview on YouTube)
– Segmental Goal Setting: Creating Success By Intention (watch preview on YouTube)
Side 2: Master Pete Canavan – Martial Arts & Self-Defense Instructor
Author – Instructor – Speaker – Master
For over 25 years, Master Pete has trained thousands of men, women and children how to defend themselves. He holds multiple black belt certifications in the traditional Korean martial arts of Tae Kwon Do (5th Dan) and Hapkido (5th Dan) from the World Hapkido Federation, the United States Tae Kwon Do Council, and the North American Hapkido Tae Kwon Do Federation. He is also ranked in traditional Samurai swordsmanship (Eishin-Ryu Iaijutsu) by Nippon Kobodo Jikishin-Kai USA. Other training includes Kuk Sool Won, Karate, Krav Maga, Judo, Aikido, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Jiu Jitsu.
Master Pete is proficient with many weapons including the Monadnock (expandable baton used by law enforcement), Tonfa (PR-24 control baton used by law enforcement), Escrima (short sticks), Karambit (curved knife), Cane, Staff, Sai, Nunchaku, Three-Section Staff, Kumdo (sword), Kama (sickle) and butterfly swords.
He is also an Act 235 Lethal Weapons Certified Agent by the Pennsylvania State Police. Pete has extensive experience with handguns, rifles and shotguns and has been a concealed carry weapon (CCW) holder for over 20 years. He has fired thousands of rounds while training and maintaining his firearms proficiency. Pete is also a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) and a Certified Firearms Appraiser by the American Gunsmithing Institute. In addition, he is First Aid, CPR and AED certified.
Pete is available for group or private instruction for law enforcement and security professionals as well as civilians. Consulting services are also available. He is available for keynotes, workshops, interviews, and articles. Your audience or group will immediately improve their level of personal safety as Pete imparts on them practical personal safety tips and information. Years of training and experience are condensed into solid sound bites and bullet points that will leave attendees and listeners armed with the essential knowledge of what it takes to protect themselves in the offline world.
Master Pete’s experience as the senior instructor at the Hapkido Tae Kwon Do Institute in Kingston, Pennsylvania has enabled him to parse out the simplest, most efficient techniques to train those who have limited time in order for them to become effective at defending themselves from physical threats to their personal safety. He trains a very limited number of private clients.
He can educate your audience on topics including:
– personal safety awareness
– developing the “warrior mindset” (see intro video on YouTube)
– escapes from holds and chokes
– blocks from unarmed and armed attacks
– joint locks and escort techniques
– striking nerve centers and pressure points
– throws and trips
– edged weapon defenses
– gun weapon defenses
…and much more
He has created a separate website for helping anyone improve their personal safety at https://LearnSelfDefenseOnline.com. This membership site contains videos that compliment his books on self-defense, the Self-Defense Survival Guide and Corrections Officer Knife Attack. Membership is free, and although it is designed to be used in conjunction with his books, the site contains valuable video instruction that can be used as stand-alone training for anyone.