Meet GRIT

Blake Low played ice hockey at both the collegiate and semi-professional level before pursuing his calling to serve in a combat unit following the attacks in New York on 9/11. He graduated with BUD/S Class 259, beginning a 20-year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL. Early in his service, he supported missions of such importance they required direct presidential approval. He also led security details for high-profile leaders, including President Obama, and executed high-stakes national taskings across the Pacific theater.

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He deployed multiple times to combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning Bronze Stars and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals — with Valor. His service included protecting convoys under attack, direct action missions, and lifesaving efforts during training accidents. He also completed several Pacific deployments, leading cross-functional training with allied forces and strengthening international military relations.

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Blake later served as an instructor at BUD/S, where he trained thousands of future SEALs and developed curriculum that shaped the next generation of operators. He also served as a senior instructor at the SEAL Teams’ Training Detachment, leading advanced courses and mentoring operational platoons. These roles honed his expertise in teaching, leadership, curriculum design, and resilience under pressure.

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Today, as the Founder and CEO of GRIT — Grounded Resilient Immersive Tactical, Blake brings his operational expertise and instructional experience to the civilian sector. Through GRIT, he delivers tactical training, security consulting, mentorship, fitness programming, and immersive peak experiences designed for individuals, first responders, and corporate teams seeking to sharpen readiness and resilience.

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He works with security teams, executive groups, civilians, and first responders, providing firearms training, concealed carry instruction, and active shooter response courses. He has developed multi-day training programs that combine tactical instruction with one-on-one coaching and is building specialized partnerships to expand into medical response and breaching disciplines.

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Beyond his professional life, Blake is a devoted husband and a proud father of five. His greatest achievements are found at home, where he leads with the same love, discipline, and commitment that have defined his career. Every course he builds and every student he trains is fueled by a deeper purpose — to provide for, honor, and inspire his family. In the end, he does it all for them.

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Blake’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and service — from the battlefield to the training ground. His mission remains the same: to forge discipline, build resilience, and prepare others to perform under pressure.