My name is Zurriane “Mr. Z” Bennett—a TEDx speaker, professional trainer, author, martial artist, and retired United States Marine Chief Warrant Officer with over 40 years of martial arts experience and more than 30 years in professional business and leadership.
I help people, teams, and organizations achieve two powerful goals:
To protect and defend themselves with confidence through proven, real-world self-defense training.
To grow, develop, and perform at their highest potential through motivational speaking, coaching, and leadership training.
What makes me different is that I don’t just teach theory—I deliver real-life experience and results. I’ve trained and spoken for organizations such as Google, the New York City Department of Corrections, the U.S. Marine Corps, Franciscan Mission Service, the Library of Congress, the Washington DC National Guard, colleges, schools, businesses, nonprofits, religious groups, and community organizations. I’ve also worked with men, women, teens, children, professionals, and survivors of violence—meeting people where they are and giving them exactly what they need.
When you work with me, you don’t just get another speaker or instructor. You get someone who brings:
Certified Strategic Life Coach expertise
Certified NLP Master Practitioner skills for mindset and communication
Certified Master Artist and Self Defense Instructor
Proven success working with diverse groups and individuals
Programs tailored specifically to you, your team, or your community
Author of multiple published books
I come directly to your location, and every program is customized to meet your needs. Whether it’s private lessons, group sessions, leadership development, motivational talks, or workplace training, I make it both powerful and engaging, ensuring real takeaways that last.
My mission is simple but impactful: to help people live safer, stronger, and more successful lives—mentally, physically, and emotionally.
There may be many others out there, but only one can give you what you truly need. That one is me.
Let’s take this journey together—toward safety, confidence, growth, and success.
