{{infobox military person|name	Deepak Rao
Name	Deepak Rao
Birth place	Bangalore
Branch	Territorial Army (India)
Rank	Major, MD, PhD, DSc (Mili Sc), CLET Researcher, Scientist, Military Trainer & Consultant Physician
Website	http://www.commandocombat.com }}

Deepak Rao is a military trainer, scientist, author, and physician. Considered to be an authority in the field of Close Quarter Battle training, he serves as the Executive Director of the Unarmed & Commando Combat Academy and has been appointed as Resource Personnel for imparting training in Close Quarter Battle by the Ministry of Home Affairs, India. Major. Deepak Rao was commissioned into the Para TA Regiment with the Hon. Rank of Major by the President of India for his contribution of 17 years in modernization of Close Quarter Battle for the Indian Army.

Education

Born in India, Major. Rao grew up committed to the cause of serving his country. Pursuing an education in medicine, he certified as a MBBS and MD; following which he received a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Health from UK. A PhD in Alternative Medicine soon followed.

Not content as a Certified Law Enforcement Trainer (CLET) from the American Society of Law Enforcement Training, he pursued a Doctorate in Military Science (DSc). While his training was incorporated in the Training Curriculum under directive of Army Commanders in 2006-2008 and the numerous endorsements he received from top Army Brass, he formed an NGO dedicated to serving the Indian Forces by researching and modernizing Close Quarter Battle training.

Contribution

He helped develop the ACCS System of combat shooting; for which he received Army Commander Citation. Furthermore, applying Sifu Richard Bustillo's tutelage of Jeet Kune Do concepts to the Close Quarter Battle Operations, he has taught 15,000 soldiers from Special Forces, Paracommandos, QRT Squads, National Security Forces, Marine Commandos, Airborne Commandos, Commando Wing and City & State Police forces from 1994-2009 without compensation. Along with his wife, Dr. Seema Rao, Deepak Rao was appointed as Resource Personnel for imparting training in Close Quarter Battle by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Author

A prolific writer, he has authored "Terrorism: A Comprehensive Analysis of World Terrorism" as well as the de facto "Encyclopedia of Close Combat Ops" and "The JKD of Military Unarmed Combat". "The Mind Range" is a book penned on philosophy and its application in real life. He has since authored the "Commando Manual of Unarmed Combat" and the "Forces Handbook of World Terrorism", ISBN 9788190776585 in 2010.

Major. Rao is responsible for the creation of a new military martial art called (ACCS) Advanced Commando Combat System which incorporates H2H (Hand to Hand), H2W (Hand to Weapon), W2H (Weapon to Hand) and W2W (Weapon to Weapon) tactics. The Reflex Fire method of shooting was also pioneered by Deepak Rao. ACCS is renowned for the innovative Reflex Fire technique of close quarter shooting. It advocates a different aiming method from conventional WWII 'Snap Shooting'.

Philosophy

Rao's personal philosophy draws from the philosophy of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, Zen, Samurai Bushido and Sun Tzu's ''Art of War''. He is the only certified Jeet Kune Do teacher in Asia under Sifu Richard Bustillo.

Awards and Accolades

''INTERNATIONAL:''' World Peace Award by World Peace Congress, Malaysia awarded by the Prime Minister of Malaysia for contribution to the country in 2008 United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2009 for Outstanding Law Enforcement Instructor accepted by Richard Bustillo in Nashville, Tennessee

''NATIONAL:''' Home Minister of India Letter of Commendation in 2009 placing on record the selfless National service in the field of Close Quarter Battle Training.

ARMED FORCES CITATIONS: Army Chief Appreciation 2001 Army Chief Appreciation 2003 Army Commanders Appreciation 2006 (NC) Army Commanders Appreciation 2008 (EC) The Rao Couple were felicitated for their work in modernization of CQB by the Army Chief Gen. V.K. Singh at the Ministry of Defence.

STATE: Home Ministers Letter of Commendation in 2006 Chief Ministers Letter of Commendation in 2009

Other Sources

"MS Dhoni and Abhinav Bindra have been commissioned as Honorary Lt Colonel and Dr Deepak Rao commissioned as a Honorary Major in the Territorial Army."

"We have granted Honorary rank to Lt Col MS Dhoni, Lt Col Abhinav Bindra & Maj Deepak Rao - Indian Army Chief"

"Dr. Deepak Rao Rao is being honoured for imparting special commando training to the armed forces during the last 17 years with rank in the Territorial Army by HE President of India"

"Rao, has been training all the elite forces of the country, for 18 years now, having developed his own unique style of Close Quarter Combat."

"He is responsible for pioneering modern CQB training, helping change outdated World War II methodology and spreading CQB training all over India."

"When the Prime Minister, Home Minister, FBI and Interpol laud someone's efforts, you have to take notice. Heads of state sent letters of appreciation after distribution of the book, Encyclopedia of Close Combat Ops."

"The Raos have specialised in close quarter combat, a technique for fighting enemy within 30 yards with or without weapons. They have also come up with their own techniques like reflex shooting where reaction time is more crucial than accuracy."

"Rao, made an honorary Major in the Para regiment for training elite special forces of the country for 18 years in a new form of Close Quarter Battle that has the sole aim to kill."

"Treading this off-beat path, Rao has completed 17 years training about 15,000 soldiers from the Indian armed forces and police in close quarter combat and counter terrorism related subjects."

"Deepak, who is certified as International Law Enforcement Trainer by the American Professional Certification Board of Law Enforcement Training has been training Indian forces in commando warfare and counter-terrorism and "close-quarter combat", free of cost. After the 26/11 carnage, they are increasingly being asked to impart their skills to aid urban operations."

References

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alias	The Voice, The Singer's Singer
background	solo_singer
birth name	John Edward Tajanlangit
birth date	July 14, 1980
origin	Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines
genre	OPM, Pop
occupation	Singer-songwriter, TV host, entertainer
instrument	Vocals
voice type	Tenor
years active	2003–present
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John Edward Tajanlangit (born July 14, 1980), better known by his stage name, Jed Madela, is a Filipino recording artist and TV host. His hit songs as a solo artist include How Can I Fall, The Past, The Search is Over, and Love Always Finds a Way.

Jed made waves during the 2005 World Championship of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood, California when he single-handedly won all major industry awards.He bested over 3,000 contestants from 52 countries to win the grand prize.

There were six categories whereby Jed won the golds. For the pop category, he sang “I’m Your Angel.” For the original song category, meaning a composition from the singer’s home country, he did Martin Nievera’s old hit, “Be My Lady.” For Broadway (“Home”), pop duet (with Risa Navales, they sang (“Last Night of the World”), gospel (“Take Me Out of the Dark”), and for the final song that made him grand champion, it’s Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.”

He also brought home two Champion of the World plaques, one star trophy for the award Grand Champion of the World in the singing division and a huge diamond trophy for the most coveted Grand Champion Performer of the World.

He is a co-host and performer of ASAP Mania.

Life and career

Early life and career beginnings

Madela was born in Iloilo, Philippines, the son of JC Roy Tajanlangit, a choirmaster, and Agnes Tajanlangit, an Administrative Assistant at Pepsi. He is the elder brother of Eric Tajanlangit and Joanne Christine Tajanlangit.

Because of his five-year training as the front man of the band Prime Council, Jed’s voice was honed to perfection. For long hours, he would sing all types of songs. He shared the stage with singer Aaliyah Parcs and Kulay’s former member Radha. The band’s gigs were mostly in Iloilo, where Jed comes from. The late Bella Tan caught one of the gigs of Jed and his band at a hotel in Manila one night. Jed made quite an impression on the record executive. And before Jed knew it, he was signing up a contract with Universal Records. As the saying goes, the rest is history. But Jed’s success story did not start there. He thrived and worked so hard to penetrate the local music scene. But his efforts were useless. He was tired and frustrated. Voice of Asia knocked on Jed’s door on 2003. He joined the singing contest and won the silver prize. But his big break came in the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA). He signed up for the international contest and found himself winning major awards including the 2005 Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World. He bested some 3,000 contestants, and for any singer, that was no mean feat.

Filmography

Television

co-host May Bukas Pa

Year	! Program Title	! Role	! Network	! Notes and Awards
2005	ASAP (variety show)	|	ABS-CBN
2010	|	choir	ABS-CBN	episode "Santino surprises everyone"

Films

singer Shake, Rattle and Roll 12

Year	! Film	! Role	! Film Production	! Notes and Awards
2006	All About Love (2006 film)	|	Star Cinema	segment "About Anna"
2010	|	garbage man	Regal Films	segment "Mamanyika"

Discography

''I'll Be Around'' (2003)

''Songs Rediscovered'' (2004)

''Only Human'' (2007)

''Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist'' (2009)

''The Classics Album'' (2010)

''Breathe Again'' (2011)

Awards and recognition

References

External links

Category:Filipino singer-songwriters Category:Filipino male singers Category:Filipino television personalities Category:Star Magic Category:1980 births Category:People from Iloilo Category:Living people

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