Be great as a martial artist, but be greater as a human being.

My journey in martial arts started in 1989 when I signed up for a judo class in college.

I am grateful to have many people who have helped me along the way.

• Steve Smith > Competitive Judo Coach


• David Hernandez > my OG in BJJ


• Clark Gracie > White - Purple professor


• Matt Linsemier > Brown - Black Belt coach


• Chris Haueter > Black Belt Professor.


• Dusty Moran, Chris Snyder, Joe VanDenBoom, Andy Snyder, Ariya Shiraishi, Seiho Kawasaki, Sean Estree, Brandon Newington > My closest training partners


• Jamie Blake, Max Blake, Jada Blake > My family and also training partners.


• Terry Madden, Adam Posthuma, Collin Peace > Strength coaches


• Mike Sanders > A brother, lost during the journey

Judo - Black Belt (Sandan)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Black Bet