Let me be honest:

I’m not the nicest man. But I am kind. There’s a difference. Niceness is easy, often shallow, and sometimes dishonest.

Kindness? That’s earned. It’s rooted in respect, honesty, and the willingness to show up for others even when it’s uncomfortable.

I am peaceful, but not because I’m soft. I’m peaceful because I know exactly how dangerous I can be. That awareness isn’t a burden; it’s a responsibility.

Every punch thrown, every technique drilled, and every hard lesson learned has sharpened my ability to protect—not harm.

When I train, I train with integrity. When I teach, I teach authentically.

I’ve never cared about fame or recognition. That’s not why I do this. At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to help people.

To empower them to face the world, prepared for its dangers, while carrying the confidence to avoid them.

This journey isn’t about ego; it’s about service. If I can share what I’ve learned through the hard knocks, sweat, and scars and it makes someone safer, stronger, or more self-reliant, then I’ve done what I set out to do.

Later folks.