About Yours Truly

About me? Why would anyone want to know more about me?

 

I guess I’ll give you some background. I started my athletic career as a child, playing soccer and football with the neighborhood kids and on teams in school. That ignited the lifelong love of physical movement. I stumbled into some trouble as any teenager does when they’re left to their own devices, and I needed structure, something to hold my attention for more than 10 minutes. That’s when I found Muay Thai and kickboxing. It may be corny to say, but it changed my life. I met a man, who still to this day, is one of the only people who didn’t look at me like a lost cause. He helped mold me into the person you see today. He threw some gloves at me and told me to sit, learn, and never do anything he wouldn’t do. I credit every accomplishment I have to Sippyapyat. A delightful Thai man whose only fight loss was against cancer. Engaging in his classes allowed me to funnel all the emotions a young man has into something physically attainable. There are no words for me to express how much that man meant and still means to me. Even in death his words and strength guides me. You are sorely missed Sippyapyat.  

 

I entered into a cage for the first time at the age of 17. Big dreams of my name in lights and UFC belts across my walls. My fighting career was cut short after a 33-3-1 record due to life having other ideas and me thinking love would conquer all. Over the decade it’s been since my feet have felt the mats and that love didn’t in fact conquer anything, all I can do is regret walking away from that life. But regrets don’t make dreams come true, hard work does. 

 

In 2019 I met a wonderful woman after bouncing around the east coast, trying to find a place for my roots. That’s when the fire got reignited and I no longer looked at my past with regrets and sorrow. I started looking toward the future with hope and a healthy amount of fear. 

 

In 2022 I made the decision to pursue Muay Thai and Kickboxing full time, this is my lifes passion. So my family and I made it happen and that’s when StrikeTherapy was born. In a too-small apartment with really good intentions and my wonderful woman and my step-daughter egging me on. They’ve supported me every step of the way, and are the reason I am here able to help you reach your goals. 

 

Now, I can’t get back into the ring since time has not been kind to my body. But I can help spread the teachings that allowed me to become who I am. 

 

So here we are, with you reading my About Me section on my website where I offer personal training sessions, which are words I never thought I would see. Now click over to the bookings page and become a part of this journey with me.