About Us

Our Team

Dennis Forleo
Co-Lead Instructor/Armored Assailant

Dennis became involved with FAST Defense in 2010 and has become a Master FAST Defense Instructor, Coach and Predator (Armored Assailant). He has literally taught thousands of people how to deal with with the fear and adrenaline that accompanies conflict through FAST Defense. He is passionate about helping people become safer and more secure in their daily lives.

Dennis has been involved in martial arts and self-defense for 35 years and has run his own studio in Billings  since 2003 with his wife, Pine. He has trained in numerous martial arts and has attained a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 5th Degree in Ju Jitsu, a 7th Degree in Chi-Tu Do, and an 8th Degree in Kabaroan Eskrima. Always striving to learn, he most recently achieved a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga in April of 2019.

Alex Taylor
Co-Lead Instructor/Armored Assailant

Alex certified as an Instructor and Predator (Armored Assailant) in FAST in 2010 also and currently teaches classes with Dennis in Billings. His wit and sense of humor shine through in the scenarios he presents for students. His physical presence is tempered by his caring spirit.

Alex is also a long time martial artist with experience in Tae Kwon Do, Ju Jitsu, Eskrima and more. He is a 3rd Degree Black belt in Chi-Tu Do and has been an instructor for over 10 years.

Alex enjoys scuba diving and sailing. He lives in Billings with his wife, Ashley.

Sarah Hill
​​FAST Instructor & Coach

Sarah began her FAST journey in 2017 when she read Bill Kipp’s book, Turning Fear Into Power. The book really resonated with her as it touched on several struggles she’s faced throughout her life. After reading the book, she took the FAST Basics class in Billings, MT. The first class helped her recognize what fear physically felt like and opened her eyes to just how much fear was in her life. As a survivor of childhood abuse, she felt the training helped her to not only face the fears from her past, but to stop allowing those fears to control her.

​She has since taken every FAST class offered in Billings (some more than once) and recently felt the desire to help others experience the healing and empowerment that the FAST training provides. She became an Instructor in January 2019 and now helps coach and teach FAST Defense in Billings and the surrounding area. A stay-at-home mom, Sarah enjoys drawing, reading, and homeschooling her children. Sarah trains in martial arts classes as well. She is working toward her black belt in both Chi-Tu Do and Krav Maga.

FAST Defense Global

We are part of a global network of FAST Instructors teaching this program to people around the world. For more information about FAST Defense Global, or if you are interested in bringing this life changing class to your town or State, go to www.fastdefenseglobal.org.