John Whitman
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John Whitman is an American novelist and martial arts instructor. He has written many books, and written for other projects such as Zorro
(e.g. Witch's Curse) and the Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear
series. His most recent books include four novels based on the television series 24, published by HarperCollins. He is also the co-author of the books Complete Krav Maga and Krav Maga for Beginners published by Ulysses Press.
Whitman is a 4th degree Black Belt in Krav Maga
, and served as the president of Krav Maga Worldwide from 2000–2007, where he taught civilians, military units, and law enforcement agents. Whitman designed the instructor training program used by Krav Maga Worldwide and served as a lead instructor of that program since its inception. In 2008, he founded Focus Self Defense, and in 2009, became the head of Krav Maga Alliance (www.kravmagaalliance.com), a Krav Maga organization with schools in the United States and Europe.
Whitman attended the University of California, Berkeley
, from 1985–1989 and received a B.A.
in Literature; he attended Boston University
from 1990–1991 and received an M.A. in Creative Writing
. He served as the Executive Editor of Time Warner
Audio books from 1991 to 1999, during which time, he began his writing career in full.
Zorro
Zorro is a fictional character created in 1919 by New York-based pulp writer Johnston McCulley. The character has been featured in numerous books, films, television series, and other media....
(e.g. Witch's Curse) and the Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear
Galaxy of Fear
Galaxy of Fear is a series of science fiction novels set in the Star Wars galaxy three years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The books are meant for younger readers. The books ranged from 100 pages to 200 pages in large print. The series of 12 books was written by John Whitman, and were...
series. His most recent books include four novels based on the television series 24, published by HarperCollins. He is also the co-author of the books Complete Krav Maga and Krav Maga for Beginners published by Ulysses Press.
Whitman is a 4th degree Black Belt in Krav Maga
Krav Maga
Krav Maga is a noncompetitive eclectic self-defense system developed in Europe that involves striking techniques, wrestling and grappling. Krav Maga is known for its focus on real-world situations and extremely efficient, brutal counter-attacks...
, and served as the president of Krav Maga Worldwide from 2000–2007, where he taught civilians, military units, and law enforcement agents. Whitman designed the instructor training program used by Krav Maga Worldwide and served as a lead instructor of that program since its inception. In 2008, he founded Focus Self Defense, and in 2009, became the head of Krav Maga Alliance (www.kravmagaalliance.com), a Krav Maga organization with schools in the United States and Europe.
Whitman attended the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
, from 1985–1989 and received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Literature; he attended Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
from 1990–1991 and received an M.A. in Creative Writing
Creative writing
Creative writing is considered to be any writing, fiction, poetry, or non-fiction, that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of literature. Works which fall into this category include novels, epics, short stories, and poems...
. He served as the Executive Editor of Time Warner
Time Warner
Time Warner is one of the world's largest media companies, headquartered in the Time Warner Center in New York City. Formerly two separate companies, Warner Communications, Inc...
Audio books from 1991 to 1999, during which time, he began his writing career in full.
External links
- John Whitman at cargobay.starwars.com
- Focus Self Defense
- Krav Maga Alliance