Early Membership and Focus
Given the fact that the founders extensive background and experience in the fields of intelligence, counterterrorism, protection and national security, naturally the Academy catered to members of various Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies, military personnel, high risk national security operators, and martial arts instructors of other arts. .
Membership was restricted to such individuals for the first two years of its operation and later was opened to the general public over the age of 18 and citizens or residents of the United States (some background restrictions applied).
