Vic Verdier a.k.a. “MIB”
"Man In Black"
Vic Verdier is one of those larger-than-life characters, determined to live life to the full. He has been a sport enthusiast since his early age.
As a child, he was introduced to Georges Hebert’s Methode Naturelle by his grandfather, who was a Physical Education Teacher in the French Army at that time. Vic wanted to follow his grandfather’s track and became an officer in the French Navy. Promoted as a second-in-command officer in one of the squadrons of the Commandos Marines, he had the opportunity to train numerous soldiers in a multitude of topics, including Close Quarter Combat, skydiving, long-range weapon shooting, first aid and explosives.
Vic's grand-father in Africa, 1939
After 10 years of this exhilarating job, Vic came back to the civilian life while keeping his adventurous spirit high. Always interested in challenging activities, he soon became one of the world’s top experts in deep mixed-gas technical scuba diving, writing nine books on this very specific topic. Breaking a world record a few years later (World’s deepest wreck explored), he spent the next 14 years of his life traveling the world over to explore extremely deep wrecks and cave systems (Deepest Asian cave system explored: 224m/735ft). He also worked as an Instructor Trainer for some of the most prestigious Scuba Diving Training Agencies.
Interested in Martial Arts and fighting techniques since his time in the Army, Vic is a Krav Maga Instructor and a trainer for several martial arts. He is a full time Strength and Conditioning Coach, with an extensive practice with athletes and Martial Artists in South-East Asia.
Vic has a BS in Exercise Science and is certified as a Strength Coach (CSCS) and as a Trainer for several organizations (IKFF, CrossFit, USA Weightlifting, USA Track & Field). He is a certified Nutritionist (CISSN) and an Advanced First Aid Instructor Trainer.
In 2010, coming back to his French roots, Vic joined his friend Erwan and the MovNat Team to share his passion for a simpler, more efficient and no-nonsense physical and mental training and lifestyle. He is now MovNat Head Instructor in Thailand and a MovNat Master Instructor and will instruct upcoming MovNat certification workshops.
Vic likes: Thai boxing, skydiving, sailing, scuba diving, rock climbing, black clothes and old-fashioned 4-wheel drives.
Vic doesn’t like: sleeping late, tennis, Steven Seagal and cigarettes.
- Walking, Running: ChiRunning/ChiWalking Instructor, POSE Level 1 Instructor
- Lifting, Carrying: USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, USA Powerlifting Club Coach, Starting Strength Trainer, IKFF Kettlebell Level 2 Trainer, LIFT Level 2 Trainer
- Jumping, Throwing, Catching: USA Track & Field Coach
- Swimming: Total Immersion Coach, PADI Skin Diving Instructor Trainer, PADI/TDI/NAUI/CMAS Instructor Trainer
- Defending: Krav Maga Instructor (TKM, IKMF), WBJJA Instructor, TFT
- Balancing: Yoga Alliance Teacher, Pilates Instructor
- Walking on all fours: IKFF Level 2 Bodyweight Trainer, Underground Strength Coach, CrossFit Mobility and Movement Trainer
- Climbing: CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
- Conditioning: CSCS (NSCA), BExerSc, CST and TacFit Instructor, CrossFit level 1 Trainer
- Nutrition: ISSN Certified Sport Nutritionist, ISSA, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach
- Lifestyle: Optimal Breathing Development Specialist, NPI Posture Specialist, FMS Trainer
“Vic is an absolutely AMAZING instructor.” Robb Wolf
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