BUY THE DAKOTA MEYER JULY-AUGUST ISSUE NOW
advertisement
Trophy Room

The Woman Who Turned Halle Berry Into a John Wick Assassin

Jade Struck is a badass girl with a gun (and a purple belt in karate). But she’s also smart, sensitive, and full of faith. A firearms instructor since she was 18, she isn't to be messed with.

The Woman Who Turned Halle Berry Into a John Wick Assassin

Jade Struck is, well, striking.Her jet-black hair and piercing eyes make her stand out from the standard California crowd, but make no mistake about it, she’s a California girl through and through.

Since she was 18, she’s been a firearms instructor with Taran Tactical Innovations, training civilians and celebrities on shooting like a pro. She’s also a professional competitive shooter with an eye toward the big screen.

Jade Struck at a Glance

  • Taran Tactical Affiliation: She is a prominent shooter associated with Taran Tactical Innovations.
  • Martial Arts Background: She holds a purple belt in karate and also trains in Muay Thai, jujitsu, and boxing.
  • Family Influence: Her father was a boxer and a third-degree black belt, inspiring her path into combat sports.
  • Training The Stars: She trained Halle Berry for her role in John Wick 3.

INTERVIEW: Jade Struck of Taran Tactical

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

advertisement

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

advertisement

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

jade struck

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

advertisement

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span], andBLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

advertisement

Once, IBLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

/

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span], jujitsu, and boxing. Mainly, I study karate and Muay Thai. I love the formalness and tradition of karate.

In karate, I like that you have to value yourself and what makes you unique. I have a purple belt. My dad was a boxer and is a third-degree black belt, so it’s in the blood. My signature move is a Mawashi geri [a high-spinningBLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

H&B: BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

JS:BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]eally, BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span], andBLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

advertisement

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span], and BLOCK NOT SUPPORTED [span]

Note: This article was first published in 2019.

Buy the July-August Issue
USA 250: Grit, Glory & the Stories That Define Us
From Dakota Meyer and Tim Montana to WWII pin-ups, whitetail legends, and a Revolutionary War road trip, this issue celebrates 250 years of the American story.