James A. Keating

Master / Founder

American grandmaster of Bowie knife fighting, FMA, and founder of modern tactical Comtech.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth20. století

Era20th–21st century

Country of OriginUSA

Rank / TitleFounder of Comtech (Combat Technologies)

Active Years1980–present

Biography

James A. Keating is a legend in modern bladed arts. Founder of Comtech, he integrated American Bowie knife dueling mechanics with FMA and JKD principles.

Associated Martial Arts

EskrimaMaster→

A Filipino weapon-based martial art — rattan stick, knife and improvised objects; you learn from the weapon, not from empty hands.