Instructors & Staff

Chief Krav Maga Instructor | General Manager, America’s Best Martial Arts
Level 3 Kalah Instructor | U.S. Head Instructor – Kalah Combat Systems
2nd Dan Krav Maga | Brown Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Joseph Bouchard brings a powerful combination of elite military experience, advanced martial arts expertise, and leadership to his role as Chief Krav Maga Instructor and General Manager at America’s Best Martial Arts. With over 21 years of decorated service in the United States Army—including time in the prestigious 75th Ranger Regiment—Joseph’s background is defined by high-stakes leadership, battlefield-tested skill, and an uncompromising standard of excellence.

Joseph’s martial arts journey mirrors his military excellence. He holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Krav Maga under the American Krav Maga Federation and is recognized as a Chief Force Instructor within the organization. His ground game is equally formidable, holding a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Sergio Machado. As a Level 3 Kalah Instructor and the official U.S. Head Instructor for Kalah Combat Systems, Joseph delivers a raw, realistic, and principle-driven approach to violence prevention and survival under extreme threat.

His resume is extensive and elite. Joseph is certified in Special Operations Krav Maga (S.O.K.M.), the Special Operations Combatives Program (S.O.C.P.), and is a Master Instructor in pistol, rifle, and shotgun through Sig Sauer Academy. He also holds advanced credentials in Active Shooter Response, Assault Readiness and Master Breaching , making him one of the most well-rounded and battle-prepared instructors in the field.

Whether training civilians, coaching law enforcement, or mentoring his staff, Joseph instills discipline, grit, and the mindset required to survive real violence. Under his leadership, America’s Best Martial Arts has become more than a school—it’s a mission-driven training ground where people are transformed into protectors.

Credentials at a Glance

Martial Arts & Combatives:

• 2nd Dan Black Belt, Krav Maga (AKMF)
• Brown Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (under Sergio Machado)
• Level 3 Certified / U.S. Head Instructor, Kalah Combat Systems
• Chief Force Instructor – American Krav Maga Federation
• S.O.K.M. – Special Operations Krav Maga Instructor
• S.O.C.P. – Special Operations Combative Program Instructor
• Additional Instructor Certifications: Knife Defense, Tactical Pistol Combatives, Ground Survival

Firearms & Tactical:

• Sig Sauer Master Instructor – Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun
• Active Shooter Response Instructor – Sig Sauer Academy
• Assault Readiness Course (A.R.C.) Instructor
• Tactical Shooting Technologies – Jerry Barnhardt Program
• 75^th  Ranger Regiment Master Breacher

In the early summer of 2020, Stormy stepped onto the mat to train in Krav Maga. She is currently a 1st Degree Black Belt and loves the empowerment and confidence she has gained. During her time as one of the original Savannah Derby Devils, she discovered she had a strong affinity for aggressive sports. After her glory days on the rink, she began exploring training methods that pushed her physical and mental limits; she greatly enjoys the challenge. In late 2020, she began the program 75 Hard. She says that the self-directed program of 75 Hard, combined with Krav Maga, has greatly changed her life. She is a mother of three spunky children who all train at Pooler Karate in Tang Soo Do and Jiu-Jitsu. Pooler Karate has become her family's home away from home.