About Us

Whether you are a lone chicken or protecting your flock;
We'll help you be the best defender that you can be.

David Newman

David Newman is the Training Director of The Warrior Chicken and a USCCA Certified Instructor with over 35 years of experience helping people become confident, capable protectors.
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A former U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician, David trained with multiple military branches in analysis, planning, and threat recognition - skills he now translates into clear, practical instruction for everyday Americans.
David specializes in early danger recognition, de-escalation, less-lethal defense, and responsible lethal-force decision-making. As a Texas Commissioned Security Officer and Personal Protection Officer, he brings real-world credibility and a calm, relatable teaching style that students trust immediately.
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People travel to train with David because he makes safety understandable, empowering, and even fun. His classes fill up fast, his students stay connected, and nearly all walk away saying the same thing:
“He was worth every penny, and I’d train with him again in a heartbeat.”
When you learn from David Newman, you don’t just take a class - you gain the mindset of a protector.

The Warrior Chicken

At The Warrior Chicken, we believe safety training should feel empowering—not intimidating. We teach real-world, confidence-building defense for real people: new gun owners, cautious carriers, concerned parents, and anyone ready to stop being an easy target. With a calm, friendly approach, we make essential skills—threat awareness, de-escalation, self-defense, and trauma care—accessible, practical, and even fun. By the end of your class, you’ll walk out ready to protect your flock without losing your feathers. Our team brings decades of experience from military service, security, fitness, and personal protection—all united by a single mission: help everyday people live safer, stronger lives.

The Main Rooster:

David Newman

Training Director

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Meet The Spurs:

Danny Nelson

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Heather Dopson

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Kaycee Cardineau

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Inside The Roost:

Christina Newman

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Megan Beattie

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David Wayne

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Megan Beattie

Megan is a lifelong athlete who was nationally ranked as a gymnast at the age of 7. She then ran track and cross country in high school and held the team record on the women’s 4x200m and 4x400m relays for several years. During her time in these sports, Megan held the role of team captain and that sparked a desire to serve and lead those around her in whatever capacity she could.

Since graduating high school, Megan obtained her Certified Personal Trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine followed by a handful of other specializations and the Master Trainer certificate from 2012 to present. Megan has used that skill to serve her community and our Nation’s finest working with military members, first responders, and their spouses. Megan became a Commissioned Level 3 security officer and Level 4 bodyguard in Texas in 2021 to further serve our community and used that to protect our houses of worship for several years before relocating out of state.

These are just what you see on paper of who she is. The deeper things include being a USAF Pilot wife, a homeschool mom, a friend, a daughter, a sister, and so much more. Megan has used each one of her skillsets to further her knowledge and ability to protect those around her and educate them the best she can. Whether it be training a client for physical fitness for everyday life and tactical advantage or writing an article or blog post that may spark a new passion in someone or simply make them feel seen and not alone, Megan feels very blessed to be a part of this team and collaborate with some of the best in the industry.

Kaycee Cardineau

David was the first to take Kaycee shooting when she was 16 years old and ever since then she's been hooked! Kaycee's passions lie in helping people stay safe in this crazy, topsy turvy world. Specializing in women's and girl's protection, Kaycee loves walking students through normal, every day scenarios and equipping them to navigate life wisely, spot potential danger, and assess how best to avoid, escape, or defend. Formerly a licensed massage therapist, her passion for helping people has transitioned from helping clients out of pain to helping students be safe, protected, and educated.