Conde is recognized as one of the leading instructors in the craft of close quarter combat. He has over twenty three years experience in close quarter combat, edged weapons and tactical firearms experience.  The techniques, mindset and philosophy he teaches have been battle tested in the real world.
Conde continues to travel throughout the U.S. and South America teaching a unique brand of Combat Aikido  to Law Enforcement, U.S. Special Forces, Latin American Spec-Op groups, Counter Terrorist Units, Peruvian Special Forces School of Commandos, and PSD Teams.

His unwavering dedication to the combat arts began at a young age. He studied under some of the highest ranking Instructors in the world. Conde was a direct lineage disciple of Sifu Wu Lam (Hok Lung Kung Fu Black Dragon System). He also studied Aikido directly under Bernath Sensei (One of the highest ranking American Instructors in the World) for over 13 years. Other martial arts that he studied included Judo,  Kali, Chin Na, Wing Chun, Siriat Combat Blade and Iaido. Through his training he was introduced to the Code of the Samurai and the eastern mind. Conde also studied Zen under Roshi Kapleau in a quest for spiritual enlightenment and the study of the warrior mind. This mindset penetrates through in all of his teachings.

Conde is currently a decorated LE Agent and S.W.A.T. operator engaged in the battle against narcotics and narco trafficking. He is cross designated with (ICE) U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Blue Lightning Task Force. Daily he is called upon to use his training, skills and mindset. Conde is also the founder of Kokoro Combatives.