Introduction: A little about me:
I grew up in Toronto and Chicago. I moved to beautiful San Diego a few years ago. I am a music enthusiast and musician, I play and compose music (when I have time). I also enjoy cooking.
My Fitness Background:
Fitness has been an intrinsic part of my life since early childhood. My grandfather was a boxer and bodybuilder, and was my greatest influence. My mother raised me and my 5 siblings on a strict macrobiotic diet (google it:), thanks Mom!
I am a Certified Fitness Trainer through the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) And a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy Of Sports Medicine (NASM). I am also an IDEA member which is the largest professional organization for fitness pros and really keeps me up to date on new training modalities, science, and technology within the fitness industry.
I have been professionally training clients since 2006 and joined Thumbtack in 2014 after moving to San Diego but I haven't really utilized it much which I intend to change:-)
My Martial Arts Background:
I have been a student of martial arts since age 10 and have been teaching over 15 years now.
My foundation is a Tibetan form of Kung Fu called Lama Pai, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Escrima, Arnis, or Kali (Varying names dependent on the Philippine Island). These arts are wonderful but take years to learn and there is a lot of "dancing" and technicalities which aren't all necessary in the event of a violent attack.
I had the opportunity to study the Krav Maga system (Israeli Hand to Hand Combat) and is now the primary method I teach. It is by far the most effective method and with a relatively short learning curve, and based on normal human movement and reactions. I do however incorporate certain aspects of the above mentioned martial arts which are extremely effective in countering a violent attack.
I teach COMBAT...period. I don't consider it martial arts or even "self defense". I teach situational awareness and offense in order to avoid a dangerous situation in the first place and if a situation is to turn violent, you will learn to rapidly end it and move to safety.
I also hold a full time position as a manager at a local San Diego Firearms Dealer and Gun Range. I would me more then happy to assist you if you are interested in learning firearm safety, how to shoot, or the ins and outs of firearms ownership.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or requests as I am very flexible and always do my best to accommodate my clients.
I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you to reach your goals.
I feel blessed to be able to work with what I am so passionate about and believe in. Helping people live healthier, look sexier, live safer and more confident really makes me very happy.
