Good health and fitness is a life-long pursuit - one that I have dedicated my life to.
Combining a formal education with my background as a second degree black belt in Karate, an accomplished mixed martial artist, a competitive cyclist, triathlete and a former collegiate and professional athlete, my quest is to share my knowledge and experience to educate my clients in the importance of clean living, balanced, mindful living, a healthy diet and the value of daily exercise.
When I retired from professional competition and started focusing all of my attention on my career as a health and fitness professional, I found that this powerful knowledge I had gained greatly enhanced my skills as a personal trainer and instructor. The more I got my clients to tap into this connection between “mind and body,” the better the results they saw.
While most personal trainers focus on “getting ripped” and obsess over six-pack abs (which really is by-product of putting in the hard work and happens naturally when the exercise and diet components are working in balance), my training method puts more focus on “getting healthy, staying well and thriving.” As a direct result, my clients are living more active, healthier, happier and fuller lives.
As I find myself growing older, the importance of good health, fitness and general wellness are clearer to me than ever before. Now, at a very active and youthful 56, it’s apparent to me that age (for the most part) is really just a meaningless number and I refuse to believe that age should influence or put any limitation on being fit, active, healthy (both mind and body), injury free and enjoying the best quality of life possible.
Unfortunately for most people age, personal and business obligations, busy work schedules, etc. become weak excuses for not making the commitment to themselves to reach their fitness potential. Instead, they use these excuses to justify their inconsistent exercise habits, poor diets, laziness and lack of motivation. Regrettably, as a direct result they are overweight, seriously de-conditioned, in many cases unhappy and face a future of poor health and illness.
The scary part is, their quality of life is suffering greatly and they are heading down the proven path toward serious illness or the possibility of having to take handfuls of medication to stay alive. I know I would much rather sweat in the gym now, than sweat in the doctor's office later.
The best thing is, in most cases it’s really never too late to decide to start moving in a healthier direction. You have to realize that you have the power to change your life. The choice is yours!
If you are ready, I’m holding the life-ring, all you have to do is reach out and grab it. Give me an opportunity to help you change your life! Let me help you experience how good, good feels and provide you with the quality fitness experience you deserve!
Start today! A year from now you may wish you’d started today.
HOME TOWN: Palos Verdes, California
MOTTO: “Don’t let dust settle on any moving parts.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
Long Island University – Exercise Physiology
NASM- National Academy of Sports Medicine
ACE - American Council on Exercise
The Institute of Health Sciences
ICMAA - Inner Circle Martial Arts Academy
E.M.S. First Aid/ Water Safety Training
IDEA-Continuing Education-Workshops
Red Cross CPR & AED Certified
12 YEARS OF MULTI-CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE:
OPT - Optimum Performance Training
Cardiovascular Conditioning
Weight Loss & Body Sculpting
Muscular Strength & Endurance
Core Strength & Stability
Flexibility & Balance
Freestyle/American/Japanese/Muay Thai- Kickboxing
MMA Strength & Conditioning
American Boxing
Fitness Kickboxing
Wu Chi Do
Self Defense & Awareness
TRX Suspension Training
Plyometrics Training
Kettlebell Training
Cycling/Spinning
Sport Specific Strength & Conditioning
20 + YEARS OF MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE:
Kenpo Karate (Black Belt) – Shotokan Karate
Kickboxing (Professional-PKA/WKA/WKC/PKL)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Mixed Martial Arts
Jeet Kune Do Concepts
Self Defense & Awareness Training
American Boxing / Shoot-Boxing
STUDIED UNDER:
Sensei Yakkayuki Aoki (Inner Circle Martial Arts Academy)
Master Rickson Gracie (Rickson Gracie International Jiu Jitsu Association)
Guru Dan Inosanto (Inosanto Academy Of Martial Arts)
Sensei James Field (JKA- Japan Karate Association)
Master Trainer J. Alvarez (Golden Gloves Boxing/Freestyle Kickboxing Academy)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
IDEA - Health & Fitness Association
NESTA - National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
NFTA - Natural Fitness Trainers Association
USMAF - United States Martial Arts Federation
ICMAA - Inner Circle Martial Arts Academy
W.K.C.- World Kickboxing Council
W.K.F.- World Kickboxing Federation
PKL/AKL - Professional Karate & Kickboxing League
W.M.A.F. – World Martial Arts Federation
ICMAUA – International Combat Martial Arts Unions Association
ADDITIONAL COMPETITIVE SPORTS BACKGROUND:
USCF- United States Cycling Federation
TRIFED- U. S. Triathlon Federation -USTS National Relay Qualifier (1988)
Fitness West - H2O Triathlon Team
Team Hanalei – Adventure Racing Team
WSA- Western Surfing Association
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