Head Coach
Eric D. Burdo
Eric Burdo is the visionary leader behind Simple Defense Concepts, helping individuals to achieve their fullest potential through self-defense and personal growth.
Martial Arts Journey:
With over four years of dedicated training in Krav Maga under Keith Emery of Krav Maga Maine, Eric brings a wealth of experience and insight. He holds a Black Belt and Level 1 Certification under Alain Cohen of Krav Maga Federation of America.
Eric’s martial arts expertise extends further—he earned a Red Belt in ninjutsu under Brett Varnum and John Poliquin of Discovery Institute and honed skills in Kali while studying under Justin Umel of Kali Concepts.
Eric is a USCCA Certified Instructor, and regularly trains churches for Safety and Security.
Currently, Eric continues his personal growth journey through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at The Foundry Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy with Seth Harris.
Life Coaching Approach:
Eric has cultivated an ability to guide individuals of all ages. Drawing on a lifetime of experience, he has engaged people in learning: self-defense techniques, creative skills like puppetry, and even technical disciplines such as LEGO Robotics and computer programming.
Since his earliest years, Eric has inspired confidence and growth through a diverse range of activities.
Assistant
Ella Burdo
Ella Burdo is the Assistant Instructor at Simple Defense Concepts. She trained in Kids Krav under her father while he was training with Keith Emery of Krav Maga Maine.