09/09/2026
At All Day MMA & Jiu Jitsu , everything we’ve built stands on a foundation that was laid long before the doors ever opened with the help of this man.
Happy Birthday, Don Richard.
You’re one of the men who gave me the bricks. The lessons, the standards, the way this game is supposed to be lived—not just practiced. A lot of what people see today inside our gym, they don’t realize traces back to the guidance you gave me years ago.
It’s more than technique. It’s how to carry yourself, how to lead, how to stay solid when things get hard. That foundation shows up every single day on our mats, in our culture, and in the people we’re building.
I’m grateful for the time, the knowledge, and the friendship you’ve given me over the years. That kind of loyalty and mentorship doesn’t get overlooked—it gets passed on.
Hope you have a great birthday, Don. Much respect always.