"The dedicated don't need to be motivated, they already are. They motivate others to be dedicated." ~me "Be Brilliant at the BASICS" ~unknown My history in martial arts started at 10 years old. I started Isshinryu Karate until I graduated high school at that time I was awarded my Black Belt 1986 currently Nidan in Isshinryu Karate. I entered the military USAF at my duty station started training kenpo Karate and was awarded my Blackbelt. After separation from the USAF I joined the ANG and started training in Enshin Karate was awarded my Blackbelt (currently hold Yondan (4th Degree), although I am not training consistently as GladiatorBJJ has taken most of my time and was awarded my Blackbelt almost 8 years ago. I have been training in the martial arts for 40+ years. For the last 20+ years I have been helping amateur and professional athletes meet their strength and conditioning needs to perform at there best in their given sport.