Richard Raciti
Personal Protection Expert
Specializing in Security Management, Close Quarter, VIP Protection and Executive Protection Specialist Training
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY / PERSONAL PROTECTION BACKGROUND
Richard Raciti brings over 45 years of proven and tested experience in many fields of security. "I was raised in a home where security was always present due to my father's career in hospital security. I was educated on all aspects of locking mechanisms, hardware, and securing devices for residential, corporate, and institutions. Richard Raciti is a seasoned professional, spirited, detail oriented and result driven with a proven background in various aspects of the physical security industry. Mr. Raciti is proficient in gathering and protecting confidential information, payroll, adverse area of national security protocol and SOP’s and is articulate with people from all backgrounds. He is proficient in composing security training procedure/ policies and has a long history of ongoing interaction with people from industries like entertainment, finance, politics and corporate executives.
Richard Raciti also has long history of service and dedication to training Law Enforcement Officers as well as Agents from the FBI, Homeland Security, DEA, and NCIS.
Richard began his personal protection career in the early eighties while he was training Joey Robinson Jr., vice president of SugarHill Records and a few of his friends in Englewood, NJ. Many up-and-coming rappers were under the SugarHill label at that time including The SugarHill Gang (Rapper's Delight) and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (White Lines).
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CDT - Crisis De-Escalation Team Member
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SORA Certified: NJ State Certified Security Officer
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Master Instructor CDT Non-Deadly Force Training: Focused on teaching confrontational avoidance, situational awareness, readability, soft-handed control/ restraint and third-party entry techniques based on the lowest level of liability-based controlling force. Techniques included but are not limited to separation techniques, removals, buffered escorts, control tactics, and secure/ maintain techniques.
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Taught basic and advanced security procedures, interviewing techniques, and on spot evaluation of a potential problematic subject(s) as well as witnesses to the scene of a crime.
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International Training Group: Executive Protection/ Counter Terrorism
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Team Member Training For Life: American Red Cross 12 City National Tour
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Regional Director/ Agent: State of the Art Security/ Tom Patire Group, LLC
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Certified Executive Protection & Counter Terrorism Specialist
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Internationally Certified CDT Tactical Master Instructor
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Defensive Arts Instructor - International Training Commission
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Firearms Certifications
SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS
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Zonta Women's Group - Ramapo, NJ
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Blush Cosmetics - Short Hills, NJ
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Physio Fix - Orlando, FL
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Bernardsville Chamber of Commerce, Bernardsville, NJ
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American Red Cross - National 12 city tour
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University for Diversified Defense - Instructor Las Vegas, NV
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From Legal to Lethal - Instructor, Las Vegas, NV
SEMINARS and SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
SECURITY RELATED EXPERIENCE and EMPLOYMENT
Richard Raciti has trained Professional Athletes from the NY Giants, NY Yankees, NY Nets, NY Jets, NY Knicks, NJ Devils, NASCAR, and Formula 1 Racing. He has appeared on Good Morning America as a boxing coach to Tyne Daly and John Voight and worked with Mark Gastineau as a boxing coach as well. Some of his clients have included Diandre Douglas, William Baldwin, Harvey Houtkin (Founder of day Trading).
PERSONAL , COMPETITION & TEACHING BACKGROUND
Richard Raciti brings over 45 years of hard learned and hard fought practical experience in martial arts, VIP security and personal safety.. With over 30 Tae Kwon Do Tournament Grand Championships, 250 Divisional Titles, an undefeated kickboxing record, 5X Pan-American Tae Kwon Do Federation World Champion, and multiple Black Belts under the best fighters and instructors in the world Kru Raciti is one of the most qualified and respected instructors in the fight game today. Master Raciti credits legends Joe Lewis, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, Grandmaster Won Kuen Bai, Muay Thai Master Kumron Vaitayonon, BJJ Legend Joe Moreira and UFC Legend Dan "The Beast" Severn as his most influential instructors.
Mr. Raciti credits Tom Patire as his executive protection, personal safety, workplace violence, and justifiable force mentor, instructor, friend, brother.
Experience
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Kru- Full Instructor/ Fighter SuriyaSak Muay Thai
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5TH Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Prof. Joe Moreira
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10TH Degree Black Belt Master Instructor/ Founder Sil Jun Do
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6TH Degree Black Belt under the Legend - Joe Lewis (only 7 in the world)
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8TH Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do
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Adjunct Professor: Boston University Martial Arts Instructor
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Personal Trainer: Equinox - 76TH & Amsterdam Ave. Manhattan
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SORA Certified: NJ State Certified Security Officer
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CDT Non-Deadly Force Training: Certified
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International Training Group: Executive Protection/ Counter Terrorism
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Team Member Training For Life: American Red Cross
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Regional Director/ Agent: State of the Art Security
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Owner RHR Security, LLC.
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2009 World Karate Union Jiu-Jitsu Master of the Year
Memberships & Affiliations Past and Present
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World Sil Jun Do/ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Director
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U.S Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Joe Moreira
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Erik Paulson's Worldwide Association of Combat Submission Wrestling
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United States Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Joe Lewis Fighting Systems Black Belt Association
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ICWA- International Catch Wrestling Association
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USKBA - United States Kickboxing Association
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United States Muay Thai Association
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Director of the World SuriyaSak Muay Thai Association
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SECURITY and SAFETY PROGRAMS
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Creator/ Co-Founder Skillgi, LLC
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Family Protection - Training the family as a unit. Train together - remain together!
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Women's Self Escape/ Self Defense Programs
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Active Shooter Educational Seminar
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SENIOR SAFE - A specifically designed awareness program for seniors Click Here
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WORK SAFE - Violence Prevention/ Awareness Programs
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NURSE SAFE - Specially designed personal safety course for hospital employees
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Girls Gone Safe! - Personal Safety and Self-Escape Seminar for college ready girls
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Home Invasion Safety
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Family Protection Training/Child Safety: Train the family as a unit
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Customized Safety and security training for Schools, Corporate, Hospitals, Houses of Worship, Institutions
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Street Savvy 101- Interactive seminar on all aspects of personal, family, home and travel safety.
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Night Club Security Training & Consulting, Event Staff Training, and Personal Security Instructor Training
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UPCOMING EVENTS and APPEARANCES
TESTIMONIALS and FEEDBACK
“I’ve been to a lot of different dojo’s and training facilities with instructors claiming to teach effective techniques, but not delivering the goods. Richard Raciti DELIVERS. He has a great facility and puts his students to the test. Whether you are training for competition or want to learn effective self defense techniques … ‘Richard Raciti’ is who you want to bet training with!"
- Dan "The Beast" Severn (UFC Hall of Famer)
“I have had the honor and privilege of knowing Rich Raciti for the past 25 years and it is with great pleasure that I offer this personal recommendation and testimonial. Over those years I have witnessed first hand Rich’s skills in the ring as a tournament champion and could not help to admire his proficiency with his hands and feet as well as his expertise in personalized defense. As a Bodyguard to many of the rich and famous I am assigned the task of protecting my clientele and their families. I am also the go-to-guy for advice when they are in need of experts in other fields. I have, and will recommend Mr. Raciti for his expertise in self defense training and fitness. I find it refreshing and admirable to see how a world champion in fighting, honed his skills to develop a personalized fitness and defense program customized to the students needs - all stemming from his passion and desire to give his students the best that he can. Though I might be biased in regards to Rich’s skills and teaching ability, all one has to do is take a class with him and you will learn that my favorable comments are nothing more than plain, truthful, fact!"
- Tom Patire (Celebrity Bodyguard TV and Radio Personality)
"Coming from a traditional martial arts background to a reality-based system...BIG DIFFERENCE. Stand up, clinch work, self defense and ground work; RUSH is a complete package. No egos or bad attitudes, just hard work is the theme for training from Sil Jun Do to MMA to BJJ. The classes are intense but gratifying, knowing that you are getting better with each session. For me with my schedule, the private lessons with Master Raciti are by far the highlights of my training, allowing me to improve and reinforce techniques that are taught in class. RUSH has something for everyone at any level; you never stop learning."
- Dr. Anas Khoury, M.D.
"My name is Marc Frank. For approximately ten years, I have been training with Rich Raciti. Before beginning my training with Rich, I trained with the Gracies and other karate styles. Mr. Raciti's teaching skills go far beyond that of anyone else I have ever met. His understanding of how the body functions and the psyche of how the brain operates is what puts him well beyond anyone else. An example of this is that, many years ago, I had ruptured my achilles tendon and he has showed me alternatives to normal ways to get my body to do what it needed to do to still train effectively and not be put at a disadvantage.
For almost twenty five years, I have been a Wall Street Bond Trader. Whether one is a Wall Street Trader, CEO, or a Construction Worker, Mr. Raciti truly understands the mindsets of a wide range of individuals and knows how to push one to the next level. Mr. Raciti truly thinks outside of the box; without even realizing it, one will reach mental and physical goals.
Recently, I have achieved my black belt in Sil Jun Do. I believe in Mr. Raciti so much that my son trains with him as well. You will see us both at RUSH."
- Mark Frank
Master Richard Raciti is a martial artist in the truest sense of the word. Rather than take the tired, traditional route, regurgitating the same techniques over and over again and effectively becoming a “martial mimic”, Master Raciti has, after decades of experience, blended the best techniques from a variety of disciplines to create his own unique and truly effective styles of martial arts. As creator of the Sil Jun Do and Sil Jun Hapkido systems, his creativity and innovation, as well as his no-nonsense approach to teaching and training, have made Richard Raciti one of the areas’ most sought after instructors.
I have had the privilege to train under Master Raciti for approximately seven years and had the honor of working for him as an assistant instructor for a number of those years. I can say with no hesitation that it would have been impossible for me to achieve all that I have in my martial arts training without the benefit of the experience and expertise that he shares with his dedicated students. If you are looking to start your martial arts training, look no further. If you are already a martial arts student and wish to take your training to the next level, do yourself a favor… and take it to The EDGE."
- Michael F. Moran (Senior Instructor - ELITE Martial Arts Academy)
“Richard, thank you for the opportunity to conduct a seminar at your school, I hope your students enjoyed it as much as I did. You have a very respectful and receptive group of people in your school, and I look forward to returning. Although next time, I will need to schedule some extra time to spend on your land...as long as you promise not to release that 200 pound beast you call a dog.
On a personal note, thanks, to both you and Faith for being such great hosts. It was clear to me that you both went out of your way to ensure I had everything I needed. We will need to return to Everybody's Cafe to harass our waiter again. Do me a favor and go there today to get a menu...that way you will have plenty of time to review every page."
- Rich Franklin (UFC Middleweight Champion)
“I have been searching for a worthwhile local martial arts program for years. Most of the other local schools teach Tae Kwon Do, which strikes me as ineffective as a practical, real life self defense discipline. When I first spoke with Richard, his approach seemed different. After studying with Richard for some time, I have concluded that his Sil Jun Do discipline of self defense is both practical and effective, and has quick learning curve. In addition to the physical benefits, I have often commented to Richard that my workouts with him are the best "therapy" that money can buy. My profession as a Wall Street money manager is extremely stressful. Yet, no matter how bad my day at work has been, after working out with Richard, I feel both physically and mentally recharged.
Richard also has extensive experience in executive and personal protection. His insights in this field have helped me to be better prepared to protect myself and family - both at home and while travelling.
I always look forward my sessions with Richard and I insisted that my wife participate in his women's self defense class. I will absolutely enroll my children in his classes when they are a little older. I highly recommend that anyone looking to participate in a martial arts/self defense program take a class with Richard - his program really is above the rest!"
- Paul J. Bernardsville (New Jersey)
"I started with Master Raciti about a year ago after studying Tae Kwon Do for 18 years to learn how to fight on the ground. Not only am I starting to get a ground game going, but my knowledge of stand-up self-defense and sparring techniques has really benefitted by attending a reality-based school instead of a traditionl martial arts school. I'm 50 years old so it is never too late to learn something new- there is no need to be intimidated as the training is tough, but everyone works with you at your skill level and they really want to help you improve your skills!"
- Jesse S.
"I have learned so much from Master Raciti. I really enjoy his classes and he is always coming up with new techniques to practice. He is serious about what he does and he loves what he does, I truly admire him because of his dedication towards everything he does. I have realized that I could have stopped my training when my first instructor had left and Master Raciti took over. I am so happy I chose to stay because he changed The Edge into a fantastic academy."
- Jordan S. (USMC, Serving in Afghanistan)
"I have been training at the Edge for 12 years now, and if there is one thing I've learned it is respect, discipline, and self control. All of these attributes were taught through Master Raciti's vigorous classes; not only are they physically demanding, but you must bring your top mental game to class with you as well. Unlike most traditional Martial Arts academies, where they fight for points, competition, and spend their time learning forms and meditations, the Edge teaches you about real life altercations. It is a proven fact that 99% of all fights will end up on the ground.
Master Raciti has taught me and my fellow classmates how to defend ourselves in such circumstances to the best of our ability. It is said that everyone has something called "fight or flight syndrome," this basically means that in a heated altercation you either stick around to fight or you run away. Master Raciti has taught us what to do in these situations, and I can assure you, most if not all of Master Raciti's students will stick around to fight because of their knowledge and confidence in the matter.
Training at the Edge has made me a better person as well as a performance athlete. Without the balance and flexibility I have acquired in class I would be no where in baseball because I am a pitcher and that is what pitching relies on. Training at the Edge has also made me quick and agile for a person of my weight and structure. I plan on pursuing weight lifting throughout my high school and college years, and without Master Racit's demand for flexibility I wouldn't be able to move in such ways that I do.
The Edge Ultimate Martial Arts is a positive life pursuing career that is in every aspect a great confidence builder as well as an amazing workout for the body and mind. And I definitely suggest that if anyone ever gets the chance to come and train that they do so. You will not regret it for a second."
- OJ Y.
"As a personal trainer and Muay Thai student I have never trained with anyone like Kru Raciti...his knowledge and attention to detail is unsurpassed - and he is a lot of fun to train with. I recommend him to my clients and would do the same for anyone that wants to train with a true master of the fighting arts."
- Todd Hosier (Next Level Fitness Group - Bedminster, NJ)