(ASDS) 5 fighting ranges: Weapons (long & short range), Kicking, Striking, Trapping, & Grappling
Sport karate, Western & Chinese boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ/grappling, and Filipino martial arts: Kali, Escrima, Silat, Panetuken, and Jeet Kune Do. I am always eager to learn more - if you have something to teach me - I do Not care what your age is - if you have something to teach that is worthwhile I AM A STUDENT for life, and I will be open to what you have to offer! I am a HUGE boxing fan, my first martial art, and I have been since I was 6 years old. My story:
I began training in martial arts at the age of 17, after being attacked in an alley in South Minneapolis near where I grew up.... I was beaten by 3 men and left for dead.... I spent several days in the hospital recovering... As soon as I was able... I walked into my 1st martial arts school - still bandaged up and healing - this was truly an eye-opening life-changing experience. This was the start of what has made me the man I am! I never turned pro as a boxer or kickboxer - but, I was a sparring partner & coach for several top professional fighters from Minnesota. I am also a fan of MMA (UFC), Competitive BJJ, and Bare Knuckle Boxing. In 2006 I became the head trainer/standup fighting coach of TEAM ASSASSINS
I was licensed as a trainer, corner man, and second with the State of MN boxing/MMA commission. And I also have judged at many combat sports events over the past 30 years. I founded American Self-Defense Systems in 1998. A progressive combat-oriented martial arts training system that incorporates multiple disciplines including the 4 fighting ranges of the martial arts that I have trained in. This system is ever-changing and evolving.