Trainer Info:

Trainer in training (TinT)

Background:

I began training in martial arts way back in 1978-79 when I was about 13. The style was Kyokushin-kai karate. I stayed with that art for several years reaching brown belt before “other interests” took priority....(will leave that to the readers imaginations).

Since that time, I have trained in numerous martial arts ranging from, TKD, aikido, Kali-Silat, JKD, Thai boxing, wrestling. I've been training BJJ using a mostly no-gi approach since 1995. Gradually I have begun to work in more jacketed training and I see that increasing somewhat over time.

Currently we have narrowed the “width” to a core of CM boxing, clinch and ground. Needless to say, we're perpetually working to increase our depth of knowledge within those areas.

Over time as my personal game evolved, I grew tired of the hyper-competitiveness and egotism that I found within many schools and approaches. I formed my own gym/training group for the purposes of creating an alternative approach; one that would encourage growth and challenge without a “win at all costs” mindset. I think we're closer to having obtained that than at any other time in our history.

I currently offer small group and private/semi-private training in the CM Defense program, to include functional MMA-style training designed for the average (busy), career/family oriented individual, interested in pursuing an active hobby and developing his/her whole person (body/mind/spirit). We are not a pro fight-team oriented MMA gym (we simply do not have the time for that purpose).

I reside in Mount Holly, North Carolina (near Charlotte) and can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , as well as This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . I also spend a good deal of time in Winston-Salem, NC. So if you're interested in pursuing training, I can accommodate you in either of those locations.