Instructor Profiles

Grandmaster H. David Collins:  Master Collins is the Founder and Chief-Instructor of the Fire and Water System of Martial Arts.  He has over 45 years of experience in the martial arts and has studied under various masters throughout the world.  In 1971, Master Collins founded the American School of Empty Hand Fighting and began teaching Fire and Water Mixed Martial Arts.  This unique system is based upon his knowledge and experiences in the Asian Martial Arts, American Boxing, Kickboxing, grappling and military hand-to-hand combat tactics.  Currently, he serves as a training advisor to various military units, law enforcement agencies and security teams. Master Collins teaches full time, offering instruction in the Fire and Water System, as well as several other purist martial styles.  In addition, Master Collins is the owner/operator of Collins Expeditions with the goal of providing high-adventure, outdoor sports activities in a family friendly, Christian environment.