Freddie Harris – Owner of Badger Krav Maga, is a private investigator, a security consultant, and instructor in several use-of- force disciplines with over 25 years of experience. Specializing in workplace safety & physical security, Freddie provides services such as – personal/corporate safety & security strategies, vulnerability/risk assessments, termination assistance, executive protection, technical surveillance counter measures, security force training & development, crowd control, crisis intervention, and labor strike security to clients throughout the United States. Industries served include real estate, entertainment/sporting venues, utility, public housing, child care centers, houses of worship, retail, and manufacturing.

Born with a protective nature & a passion to empower and help those in need, Freddie began teaching women’s self-defense courses in 1998. This community focused program was developed for area women, and was sponsored by the Monona, WI Police Department. Through those contributions Freddie was twice honored with Certificates of Merit from the Monona, WI Police Department, for the volunteer program he assisted in developing and instructing. But his career in teaching valuable life-saving skills didn’t stop there….

Over the years, Freddie has attained and holds, several certifications instructing weapons and tactics. He is a Certified Armorer in several handgun & long gun platforms, a Range Safety Officer, Firearms Instructor, and a WI Conceal Carry Instructor. He is a certified 1st Aid/CPR/AED instructor, certified AVERT instructor, Krav Maga Worldwide certified civilian & law enforcement Krav Maga Instructor, De-escalation Instructor, use-of-force instructor in chemical weapons, illumination devices, tactical restraints and other impact weapons. 

Freddie has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Leadership & Strategy. He is a proud member of the American Women’s Self Defense Association – AWSDA, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - ACFE, American Society for Industrialized Security— ASIS, the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association – ILEETA, and an Endowment Member of the National Rifle Association – NRA. Freddie also volunteers his time as an Advisor and instructor for the University of Wisconsin – Madison Krav Maga student organization.