Justifiable Force is a training group that provides education to citizens in armed and unarmed defense tactics. We instruct the lawful and moral application of force in self protection and defense of others. We prepare individuals to effectively respond to violence.  

Michael Wolhfert has been studying all factions of empty hand and armed combat for the past 20 years. He is a Martial Artist, Law Enforcement professional and member of a Special Operations Group. He is a recipient of outstanding instructor and meritorious service awards.  

Michael Parrillo

Armed and Unarmed Defense Specialist

Michael Parrillo has been studying various Martial Arts styles as well as Military combat fighting systems for almost two decades. He is a United States Marine, Martial artist, Law Enforcement Professional and member of a Special Operation Group. He was awarded the Leatherneck award for outstanding performance by the USMC in 2001. He was recognized in 2012 as a top instructor of Law Enforcement professionals by his department. Trained by the USMC at Camp Geiger, NC and Fort Dix, NJ in the use of M16A2, M203 Grenade Launcher, M4 Carbine, 50 Caliber Machine gun, M249 SAW, Mark 19, hand Grenades and close quarters bayonet . He has also attended schools by the USMC in Patrolling, Terrorism, identifying/countering improvised explosive devices, Land Navigation, pistol marksmanship, urban combat and operations.

• Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics and Handcuffing Instructor

• Law Enforcement Physical Conditioning Instructor

• Law Enforcement Use of Force Instructor

• Law Enforcement NJ Criminal Code Instructor

• Less than lethal Instructor in OC Aerosols

• Certified Force Analyst under Force Science

• Expandable Baton Instructor

• CPR/AED Instructor American heart Assoc.

• Emergency Vehicle Operators Instructor

• Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate

• Gray Belt in Marine Corps Martial arts program

Jon B. Farmer

ARMED AND UNARMED DEFENSE SPECIALIST

Jon is a 20 year veteran of the US Naval Aviation Ordnance community with Seven Deployments into Middle Eastern combat zones in support of multiple operations including: Earnest Will (Iran - Iraq war), Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Desert Strike, Southern Watch, Rugged Nautilus, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Foresail and Sea Dragon. In addition to his naval Career. Jon is a lifelong martial artist with over 32 years of experience in various martial arts including American Kenpo, Filipino Martial arts, boxing Muay Thai and Silat. He is currently an Assistant instructor of Filipino Martial Arts at Princeton Academy of Martial Arts.

• Subject matter expert in Navy and Marine Corp Ordinance

• Advisor to Marine Corps Black Belt instructors in the 15th MEU(SOC), 13th and 11th MEUs on Edged Weapons, Impact Weapons and Unarmed Combatives and Tactics.

• Certified US Navy Range Master in Small Arms and Crew Services Weapons

• US Navy Team Leader for Shipboard Special Operations Response Team\

• US Navy Gun Control Officer in Charge of Shipboard Crew Serviced Weapons: M2, .50 Cal, GAL-17 Mini Guns, 25 mm, Bushmaster electric chain gun, M61a1 20 mm CIWS

• Developed Training programs for shipboard SORT/SERT team in Counter Terrorism Operations

• Assisted in Development and Training of Maritime Boarding/Repelling and Pirate Interdiction Tactics.

• Qualified Scene Leader in Shipboard Firefighting, Mass Casualties, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare Containment, Hazardous Material Spills, Explosive Ordnance Mishaps.

• Assisted and Advised Naval Master at Arms Canine Units in IED Detection, Assessment and Containment.

• Quality Assurance Representative for Engineering Investigations for Ordnance Related Mishap.