Who is this guy? And what is he teaching our troops?

[It is Fake]

MABS people, take it to
PM please.
Psst....Hey, here is some information - No BS MMA and Martial Arts

[straightahead]

I just wanted to say that Master Golden has been an excellent teacher for the ten years I have known him. My husband and I studied under him at Golden's Karate and Kickboxing in Burlington, New Jersey. At Fort Dix, New Jersey, he trained thousands of troops being sent to Afghanistan, in submission holds and other useful techniques to use when one is among civillians.

While I can't shed any light on the black belts and awards he holds, one thing I can say is that he taught useful techniques and is one of the most proficient and charasmatic martial artists I've ever seen.
~Melanie B.

[It is Fake]

Yes and how many fight have you been in?

[TexJohn]

If it helps tgace, I'm a member of the American Sniper Association. They have extremely long arms and I can try to either validate his "sniper training" courses. Looks like another one that's just going to piss me off. And I really like that he trains a "Special Sniper" school. What the hell is a special sniper?

[TexJohn]

Also, I just noticed that this jerk hole claims to have trained the current "world SWAT champions." I don't know about the "world champions" but I do know that San Antonio SWAT wins a **** ton of competitions and it just so happens that a buddy of mine is a member of their team. This buddy of mine and I graduated the Snipercraft Sniper School together (I can supply credentials and pictures if needed). I will try to get verification on that.

[Rock Ape]

I just watched that video again to remind myself of the context of my previous comments.

John, if you're willing to run with this a bit, might I suggest you make contact with Mr. Golden and point him in this thread's direction.

I'm sure there'd be an interest in having him contribute something to this discussion.

As a serving infantryman I know I have a number of questions I'd like to ask.

[Rock Ape]

More typical McDojo traits

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[TexJohn]

John, if you're willing to run with this a bit, might I suggest you make contact with Mr. Golden and point him in this thread's direction.

I would love to.

[TexJohn]

Just sent an e-mail, I kept it pretty vague right now. Here's a copy:

Hello Mr. Golden,

I am a SWAT operator and a SWAT sniper. I have been to two accredited schools for SWAT snipers and one basic SWAT school. By no means am I an expert in anything, however I do have operational experience and quite a few training hours. I also have participated in a SWAT sniper competition, to which I did not win, but I did meet and work with seventy agencies.

I have recently come across your site and noticed a wide array of SWAT and police related training that you offer. I am especially interested in your sniper schools and the "Special Sniper" school.

Could you please provide me with a description of the "Special Sniper" course, your qualifications and accreditation for SWAT based training to include sniper training, location of school and cost.

Thank you in advance
John

I will post further as I get it.

[TexJohn]

Some one please screen capture this site: http://www.eliteeip.com/html/master_golden.html and post before it is gone. Mr. Golden finally messaged me back, and told me that he is currently retired but he can refer me to people. I e-mailed him back, asking for a shitload of stuff. I doubt he'll come talk to us though...Here's the transcript of the e-mails:

Well, thank you for your response. I was under the impression that your school was still in operation. That being said, recently your name came up in a discussion topic on the website bullshido.net. This website is devoted to debunking those people who are attempting to corrupt the Martial Arts world with false claims, fake systems, and those who sell belts to people who are otherwise incapable of gaining that rank. It also serves to clear the names of people who stick to hard work and dedication to their art. If you are willing, I would direct you to the thread where your name came up by one of bullshido's respected members: http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=102430

The quickest and easiest way to clear all of these claims up is by simply showing evidence to your claims that you portray on your website, or in your case have portrayed. I will help you if you are willing to clear this mess up, here is a list of credentials that are being questioned.

1.) Your lineage for your black belt in Juijitsu
2.) Your lineage for your black belt in Judo
3.) Your lineage for your black belt in Kung Fu (form would also help, we have a lot of karate guys)
4.) Your lineage for your black belt in Tang Soo Do
5.) Your lineage for your black belt in Tae Kwan Do
6.) Your lineage for your black belt in Boxing
7.) Your lineage for your black belt in Archery
8.) Your lineage for your black belt in Ninjutsu
9.) Your lineage for your black belt in Muay Thai
10.) Your lineage for your black belt in Arnise
11.) Your lineage for your black belt in Zlkaran
12.) Actual documentation of your fight record (fight cards, event posters, etc)
13.) What championship fights have you judged
14.) What world titles have you held

Furthermore, can you please provide us with any training documents for your military and law enforcement classes that you offered. There are many of us who are law enforcement and also military and would like to see the following:

1.) Any documentation of how you are qualified to teach law enforcement and/or military
2.) Any documentation of how you are qualified to teach SWAT schools and Sniper schools
3.) A description of the SWAT school and the Sniper schools, to include the "Special Sniper" class
4.) A list of agencies you have trained for verification
5.) What "World Champion" SWAT team you have trained

This should get us started on the road of getting your name cleared up! Again, please do not take this as an insult because we do not deliver it as such. We are just here to weed out the lowlifes. Thank you, and I look forward to your response

John

> Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 22:52:43 -0600
> Subject: Re: A little help.
> From: ericgolden559@gmail.com
> To: cubbiesjohn1@hotmail.com
>
> Greetings ,
> again sir i sent you out a email the first time you contacted me, i
> have retired from the business since 2008, the men who were working
> with me have retired also, the only thing i do on occasion is
> volunteer my time to teach Ninjutsu , to military and other agencies,
> if your department needs a seminar i could contact some top rated
> instructors all you would have to do is cover perdium .
>
> On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 8:45 PM, John Sikes <cubbiesjohn1@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Mr Golden,
> >
> > This is my second e-mail to you. I would like to see about your schools for
> > SWAT and SWAT sniper. I am a SWAT team member and currently a SWAT sniper.
> > We are looking continuing education opportunities. You obviously have quite
> > a few classes to choose from. Can you please respond?
> >
> > Thank you again,
> > John
>
>
>
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