Samuel Scott

GM Samuel Scott is the Founder and CEO of Full Circle Martial Arts Academy located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. .

He started his school in 1993, in the basement of his home with 2 students, his son and business partner’s son.

He, along with his awesome team of Blackbelts, have trained thousands of kids and adults, here and abroad.

He worked 14+ yrs as a Correctional Officer for the Prince Georges Dept of Corrections, Emergency Response Team Member.

His passion has always been to help people discover deeper levels of themselves. Martial Arts has been his vehicle to help men, women, and children achieve their desired goals.

Major martial arts achievements:

- Inducted in Hall of fame- World Head Sokeship Counsel "Instructor of the Year"- 1995

- Inducted in Hall of fame- World Head Sokeship Counsel - Founders Award" Combat Kuntao 2005

- Gold Medal Winner in the International Police Olympics (sparring) - 1992

- Recipient of “Living Legend award” by The late Grand Master Robert Everhart Nippon Kenpo Karate - 2005

- Recipient of “Pioneer Award” by Simba Dojang: The late Grand Master Reggie Jackson –

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- Hosted our own cable tv show; The Self Defense Forum

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- Founded Elite Training Group (law enforcement training team) and won a contract with the Abu Dhabi Police Ministry

- Trained the Panama Police, Special Force team, and Diplomat Escort team

- Provided edged weapon training for the Air force’s Special Tactics Squadron (STS)

- Co-Founder of The Women's Personal Safety Network

- Founder of Warriors Against Trafficking

- Co-founder of Chin Na International (instructor certification program)

- Certified Executive Protection Specialist – Member of the Nine Lives International Group

- Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach with The John Maxwell Team

- Recipient of the Who’s Who Award - 2018

- Advanced Leadership Certification – speaker, trainer, and coach under the John C Maxwell Team

- Author of 7 books catered to children, teens, and women

- Featured on the following news stations as a personal safety expert: Channel 9 news, Channel 7, Channel 5, BET Heart & Soul, 96.3 WHUR Daily Drum, 96.3 XM Radio, Doc Magazine Podcast, Glimpses of a Warrior Podcast

- Recipient of 3 Proclamations from the Governor of Maryland, Prince Georges County Executive, and The Mayor of Capitol Hgts

- Established global Instructor Certification Programs to help instructors add additional value to their current programs. This includes: Filipino Boxing course, Chin Na, and reality self-defense - 2020

- Launched 10X Martial Arts Group: martial arts consulting business to help struggling and newly launched martial arts schools