I've been involved in martial arts since 1982. I currently hold 4 black belts in other martial arts, I've trained internationally in 3 countries, and have written 3 books. I began heavily training in grappling martial arts in 1994 after the first UFC. Most training was via VHS videos and training "groups". My first "formal" training experience was in 1994 at a Relson Gracie seminar. I took a 23 year break from grappling martial arts from 2000 to 2023 during which time I was involved in ministry and training Taekwondo. I started back Brazilian Jiujitsu, consistently and formally, in August of 2023.