Coach Brandon Emory is the owner of The Combat Factory. He has been in Martial Arts for close to 30 years. He holds black belts in Karate, Tae Kwon Do & American Combat Jujitsu. Additionally, he has trained in Judo, Kali, Silat and BJJ. During that time, he has worked executive security for athletes, private individuals, private facilities and special events. He was a sworn law enforcement officer, with extensive time spent as a criminal investigator. In 2015, Coach Brandon started his own company, Alliance Code Enforcement LLC. His company has contracts with municipalities throughout the southeast to perform code enforcement duties. Coach Brandon also has a BS Cum Laude and MS degree in Criminal Justice. The Combat Factory has been a lifelong dream. He wanted to create a place that specialized in the combative side of Martial Arts to prepare individuals to address any situation they may face.    

In 2024, Coach Brandon was highlighted by the Marquis Who's Who in America for his professional integrity, outstanding achievements in his field and for making innumerable contribution to society.