About
Fitness: I have literally decades of experience in fitness. I've worked with all kinds of people, at different levels.
Self-Defense: I have worked extensively in security contracting and personal protection. I've competed in martial arts, and done it in movies. That is NOT the same as real world violence, do not be fooled.
Please see my website for more details.
Changing people's lives.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
To help them understand exactly what it is they really want from martial arts and/or fitness training with me, then design the appropriate regimen.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Multiple Personal Trainer certifications, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (much more difficult than P.T. certs!), Tactical Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Sports Nutrition.
Guest recurring hand to hand combat instructor for A3 Tactical to United States Marine Corps; 5th Degree Black Belt Kempo; 3rd Degree Black Belt Hap Ki Do; Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and Karate; over a decade of working security at bars and rock concerts, and personal protection detail; inductee into 4 different martial art hall of fames
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes. $50 a session (30 - 45 minutes)
How did you get started teaching?
I was always asked to help out in fitness and martial art classes.
What types of students have you worked with?
General population, but also: Autistic, ADHD, disabled, previous injury, elderly. I do not teach younger than 8 years old.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
One of my corporate accounts is East Los Angeles College, where I taught over 30 faculty how to protect themselves. Several of the staff were very timid and nervous at first, but by the end of the seminar, they were confident Warriors.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Understand what they want from training.
Fitness training has to be done REGULARLY, not once or twice a week, or every couple of weeks.
Martial Arts take a very long time to become proficient at, and often are not applicable to real world survival. MMA, BJJ, and other combat sports are just that - SPORTS. Sports have protective gear, rules, padded floors, etc. Street survival has none of those factors.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Know exactly what it is they want from training, and NEVER be afraid to ask questions. WORD OF ADVICE: If a trainer can't give you an answer, you're in trouble...