Dale Brown
| Dale Brown | |
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| Born | 1967/1968 (age 57–58) |
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Commander Dale Brown,[1] commonly known by the name of his social platforms and business Detroit Urban Survival Training (DUST, stylized as D.U.S.T.),[2] is an American social media creator and self-defense expert.[3]
Biography
Brown is an army veteran,[4] and stands at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), and 240 pounds (110 kg).[5] According to his Instagram profile, he was an Airborne Paratrooper.[6] As of December 2021, he was residing in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.[7] His wife is named Mirela Brown.[5] Dale is also well-known for his iconic bluetooth earpiece.[8] Brown has served as a safety consultant to FOX 2 Detroit.[9]
Brown has a shodan rank in Shito-ryu and Shorin-ryu.[10]
Business
Brown founded and operates the business "Detroit Urban Survival Training" out of Ferndale, Michigan.[11][12] Their motto is "learn to be your own bodyguard."[13] Brown employs around 50 professionals.[14]
The facility was visited by Joaquin Buckley in 2022.[15]
Reactions
DUST received public criticism in 2021, when videos surfaced of Brown being "shot" with a mock gun during a training event, with viewers complaining that they did not trust the company's self-defense strategies.[16]
YouTuber PewDiePie uploaded a video on DUST in December 2021, where he and another YouTuber reacted to Brown's tactics.[17]
Tai Tuivasa stated in early 2022 that he was upset by Brown, and wanted to fight him.[18][19] Bas Rutten also critiqued Brown in 2022, stating "guys like that get people killed."[20] Brandon Herrera, a YouTuber and gun advocate, made fun of Brown in a 2022 video.[21]
Sean Strickland first met Brown in January 2023,[22] where he knocked Brown into a display case in a gun store;[23][24] and in February 2023, Strickland commented below one of Brown's Instagram posts, saying "everything about this is wrong.”[25]
In popular culture
In 2021, Odell Beckham Jr. performed a touchdown celebration poking fun at DUST's video style and performed tactics.[26][unreliable source?][27]
References
- ↑ Earley, Charles (August 4, 2022). "Dale Brown - Self-Defense Guru or Internet Troll?". Black Belt Magazine. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ King, Nolan (February 18, 2022). "Viral sensation Dale Brown of D.U.S.T. to corner Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night 201". MMA Junkie. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Justin (April 26, 2023). "Learn Detroit Urban Survival Training from Dale Brown: Survive Like a Pro". Bourbon and Boots. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Craig, Kimberly (April 19, 2021). "Army veteran teaches how to avoid danger with 'Detroit Urban Survival Training'". WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit. Ferndale: WXYZ-TV. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hockensmith, Ryan (August 24, 2022). "Is the Detroit self-defense guy for real?". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
Chokes, eye pokes and groin strikes: The life of the Detroit self-defense guy
- ↑ "Commander Dale Brown (@threat_manager)". Retrieved May 19, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Michigan self-defense expert's tactics reach millions after videos go viral". Detroit Free Press. December 30, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2023. [YouTube ]
- ↑ Graham, Duncan. "Detroit Urban Survival Training Steps Into A Class at Renzo Gracie Jersey City". Rolling Times Magazine.
- ↑ Dupnack, Jessica (December 16, 2021). "Detroit self-defense guru Dale Brown enjoys newfound fame while delivering serious message". FOX 2 Detroit. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ BJJEE (June 27, 2022). "Bullshido Master 'Detroit Urban Survival Training' Tries Out a BJJ Class Wearing a Blue Belt". Bjj Eastern Europe. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Mitchell, Kimberly P. (December 30, 2021). "Detroit D.U.S.T. school embraces viral fandom with humor to teach self defense". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Kinchen, Dave (February 16, 2023). "Urban survival expert Dale Brown shares defensive tactics in case of a mass shooter attack". FOX 2 Detroit. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Jewell, Jordan (January 23, 2023). "6 Metro Detroit Self-Defense Classes that Pack a Punch". Hour Detroit Magazine. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ David, Ameera; Ciolino, John (May 2, 2023). "Nonlethal alternative guns are a growing trend for personal protection". WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit. WXYZ-TV. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Segura, Danny (January 18, 2022). "Video: UFC's Joaquin Buckley puts Detroit Urban Survival Training guy to the test". MMA Junkie. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Ke, Bryan (December 30, 2021). "'You got dominated': Detroit DUST claps back after video of man embarrassing its founder goes viral". NextShark.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023 – via Yahoo News.
- ↑ Tik Tok Survival Training..........................................................................😲. PewDiePie [@PewDiePie]. December 27, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Tabuena, Anton (January 6, 2022). "'He makes me angry' - UFC heavyweight wants to fight viral guru from Detroit Urban Survival Training". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Grandsire, Lucas (January 6, 2022). "Tai Tuivasa Gets Brutally Honest On Dale Brown, The Detroit Urban Survival Training Guy". ClutchPoints. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Ordoñez, Milan (March 30, 2022). "'Guys like that get people killed' - Bas Rutten slams DUST's Dale Brown for 'dumbest' techniques". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Herrera, Brandon (January 4, 2022). Detroit Urban Survival Tactics Could Get You KILLED. [@BrandonHerrera] – via YouTube.
- ↑ Vyas, Himakshu (February 23, 2023). "Sean Strickland Gives Final Warning to D.U.S.T. Self-Defense Expert Dale Brown: "If I Pull Up…"". EssentiallySports. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Simpson, Lewis (January 19, 2023). "Video: Sean Strickland knocks over viral self-defense tiktok sensation Dale Brown into display full of guns". BJPenn.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Holland, Jesse (January 19, 2023). "Video: Sean Strickland derails Detroit's D.U.S.T defense guru's system in one clumsy clip". MMAmania.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Praveen, Yeswanth (February 6, 2023). "'Helio Gracie Looking Down Proud'- Sean Strickland Joins Fans in Roasting Detroit Survival Trainer for Latest Tutorial Clip". EssentiallySports. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Kalland, Robby (December 14, 2021). "Odell Beckham Jr. Did A Detroit Urban Survival Training TD Celebration". UPROXX. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ↑ Vaccaro, John (May 18, 2023). "Three Reasons To Stream BKFC 43 On Friday Night". BroBible. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
External links
- DETROIT D.U.S.T. (Official website)
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