FMA Founder, Director and Master Instructor
Scott Shephard has been studying martial arts more than thirty-five years. His entire focus has been practical self defense methods and concepts. Over the years, Shephard has been exposed to many quality systems and studied six martial arts originating from four countries, he’s gained expertise in close quarter weaponry such as sticks, knives and handguns.
Scott has experience in executive protection and has written many self defense related articles. He has decades of teaching experience in martial arts personal training, workshops and group classes. Scott is a master instructor, who truly learned from the best. Scott began teaching in 1989 and has been an Instructor in three martial arts systems. In 2004, Scott Shephard was inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Scott Shephard founded FMA (Fundamental Martial Arts) in 2006. FMA is focused exclusively on street application “meaningful and parking lot practical“ martial arts. FMA has been featured on AZTV’s Sandy & Friends and The Morning Mix, interviewed on Leza’s radio shows and articles published in Prescott Woman magazine, Prescott Living magazine and Prescott Healthy Living magazine.
“All martial arts have value, the difference is what is being emphasized.” Sifu Scott Shephard
“Never before did I think I could protect myself the way I have learned to through FMA. I am more confident and prepared for whatever may come my way. I thought it would be fun to learn to fight, but, instead, I’ve gained so much more than I ever thought possible from Scott and my time with him in class. It’s not just something I do anymore, it’s definitely a part of me.” – C.H.