John ‘Dash’ Dashiell joined Kore Self Defense & Krav Maga in October 2022 and became a member of the Instructor Cadre in January 2025 after completing Kore’s year-long Instructor’s College. Dash is a true native of Loudoun County; having grown up on a small farm in Lovettsville. He has always had a fascination with Krav Maga, and it was a personal goal to learn it.

His passion and interests have pushed him to achieve a G1 level rating, in a relatively short period of time. Dash looks forward to continually challenging himself with not only Krav Maga but also with Muay Thai (and perhaps BJJ).

Dash enjoys helping those new to the mat, always welcoming newcomers, as he once was one himself. He also enjoys cracking jokes and finding humor wherever/whenever possible. In addition to these personal goals, Dash has also completed the Level 1 course for 500 Rising, a non-profit organization focused on women’s self-defense. He is looking to further his instructor credentialing through 500 Rising.