George Lacy is a US Navy veteran (and a member of the Navy Ceremonial Guard), ordained minister, and instructor in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts under Sifu Paul Vunak since 2000. He has trained students of all ages in both martial skills and critical thinking, combining discipline, judgment, and real-world experience.
George is the author of “Self Defense Secrets: Contemporary Jeet Kune Do for Everyday People.” (You can purchase a copy HERE.). This work introduces readers to the basics of self-protection and how Bruce Lee’s martial arts philosophy can help people stay safe in troubled times.
George, circa 1993, during his time in the Navy Presidential Drill Team.
In the bottom picture he is pictured with Sifu Paul Vunak at his most recent instructor certification course, October 2018.
George holds a Master of Arts in Literature (Liberty University, 2025), a Master of Divinity (2009), and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (Longwood University, 2003).
Above: George’s faculty picture at the school at which he currently teaches.
He has over a decade of ministry experience, and currently teaches high school English and Bible, college-level English as adjunct faculty on two college campuses, and has led instruction in military skills, literature, and theology. His diverse teaching background ensures every student learns effectively, regardless of prior experience.
George is a husband and father of four who brings the same responsibility and discipline from his personal life into his training. He focuses on teaching adults how to respond to real-world threats with clarity, competence, and ethical judgment—not theatrics or shortcuts.
Through Lacy Products and Services, George provides structured programs, practical training, and tools designed to help responsible adults protect themselves and their loved ones. His approach emphasizes awareness, assessment, and action, giving students a lasting foundation in personal safety.
Explore the Self-Protection Foundations program or start with the Personal Readiness Assessment to see how George can help you build competence in real-world self-protection.
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