We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "ACCEPT", you consent to our use of cookies. Visit our Cookie Policy for more info.

ACCEPT
KG-pfp
eds-logo_wht

KARL "GUS"
GUSTAVSON

Retired Navy Seal Team 6

Expertise: Tactical Operations and Close Quarters Combat

FIND YOUR SECRET SPY SUPERPOWER
TAKE THE EDS SPY QUIZ
Featured Training
opdefplus
OpDef Plus

OPDEF+ is a simple, powerful spy self-defense system that works for adults (and children!) of any fitness level, even if you’ve never trained before!

Learn More
arrow-right
Skunkworks
SkunkWorks Operator

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla.

Learn More
arrow-right
Ghost Tactics
Ghost Tactics

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla.

Learn More
arrow-right
Featured Media
eds podcast
ABOUT

Karl “Gus” Gustavson retired in June of 2024 as a Senior Chief Special Operator(SEAL) after 22 years in the military. He served six years at SDV Team Two and spent15 years at Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Gus lived in Brazil for two yearsprior to joining the Navy and saw people utilize jiu jitsu to neutralize and escapedangerous violent encounters. With that in mind, shortly after joining the Navy hebegan training martial arts and is a 20-year practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MuayThai kickboxing. Gus is dedicated to teaching people how to react and defendthemselves effectively in high threat environments. His awards from the military includea Purple Heart, three Bronze Stars with combat valor, five Navy commendation medalswith combat valor, two presidential unit citations, and multiple other awards and jointcitations

KarlG-SignOff