Paul Vunak shows how to defend the rear naked choke his way. Please note: This is not permitted under the Unified Rules of mixed martial arts.

Paul Vunak was born in October 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He lived there until 1970, when his family moved to Long Beach, California.

At the young age of 7, Paul began his interest in the martial arts. By age 10, he started studying Tae Kwon Do. And by 14, he achieved his first black belt.

Next, Paul began exploring other styles, such as Kempo and Hung Gar (Tiger Crane) Gung Fu. Within 3 years, he earned a 2nd black belt, in Kempo. More importantly, Paul discovered his life calling: To turn his love for the martial arts into his work.

Progressive Fighting Systems is an organization and a system of combat created by Paul Vunak, a senior student of Dan Inosanto. Inosanto was the protege of the legendary Bruce Lee and the only person ever certified by Lee to teach Jeet Kune Do. Techniques were chosen for efficiency and realism and include biting, eye gouging, striking with the head, elbows, knees and fighting on the ground.