The Network Effect Featured Speaker John Fletcher - Empowering Communities Through Personal Safety

Shantel Bacchus
Apr 18
1 min read

Mindful Mondays MKE 's professional development networking podcast, The Network Effect is honored to spotlight John Fletcher, founder of E.P.U Personal Self Defense System LLC, as our featured speaker. John, a dedicated Milwaukee native and graduate of Milwaukee Tech (Class of 1987), brings invaluable experience and passion to our community.

John proudly served as a combat medic during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. His unwavering commitment to safety and service extends beyond his distinguished military career into his daily life as a devoted husband, father of four, and community advocate.

With extensive expertise, including a Black Belt in Kempo-Goju, earned under Vietnam veteran Sensei Charles Warren at Wisconsin's first Black-owned dojo, John is dedicated to empowering individuals with essential self-defense skills. Recognizing the importance of a holistic approach, John blends both physical techniques and practical awareness training, fostering resilience and confidence in his students.

E.P.U Personal Self Defense System LLC, under John's leadership, holds numerous certifications and credentials:

CPR Certification
Active Shooter Instructor (ALICE)
Applied Verbal De-Escalation Specialist (Arcuri Group LLC)
Situation Awareness Specialist (Arcuri Group LLC)
SBA Veteran-Owned Business Certification
Civilian Instructor Personal Self Defensive Spray (Mace Company)
Kempo-Goju Black Belt (Sensei Charles Warren Founder)
Professional Self-Defense Instructor (Sensei Charles Warren Founder)

Join us for John's impactful session where he will share crucial insights and practical strategies to enhance personal safety and community well-being.

Event Details:Date: Monday, May 05th Time: 5:30PM (CST) Platforms: Live on Facebook, Twitch & YouTube (Search: Mindful Mondays MKE)

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of Milwaukee’s esteemed community leaders and self-defense experts.