I was raised in the government housing “projects” of South Phoenix.
My next-door neighbors (brothers, Tony & Ricky) were the closest thing I had to friends.
Everywhere we went, they would boast,
“I bet this little white boy can kick your ass.”
It always resulted in a contest. I had fights daily.
Rarely a fight on Sunday, my parents attended the Mormon church, with me in tow.
In 1966, my parents enrolled me in Taekwondo.
That lasted for 7 months, then I was enrolled in Kenpo at my persistent pleading.

1966 to 1967 Taekwondo (7 months)
1967 to 1968 Kenpo (17 months)
1968 to 1969 Jujutsu (12 months)
1969 to 1988 Tushou Bodou "Open Hand Combat" (19 years)
1972 to 1973 Golden Glove Boxing (22 months)
One teaching I took to heart is: "It is not over until you quit".

1988: I had multiple spinal fractures and was told I would never stand again.
1995: I had my first diagnosis of melanoma.
1998: I had another bout with melanoma.
2009: my third bout with melanoma.
2018: I was diagnosed with severe COPD.
Placed on oxygen, with emergency room visits two or three times a month.

The reality is that if you have a healthier lifestyle and refuse to give up, you are the survivor others admire.
If you don’t make just a little time for your health now, you will soon be forced to spend most of your time and all of your savings, just trying to buy one more tomorrow.

It is a lot easier than you think.
The toughest part of all is most definitely just getting started.
Once you get started, it is easy, and you feel so wonderful that you look forward to your workout every day.
I love sharing what I have learned with others.
It keeps me polished and motivated.

IT IS NOT OVER UNTIL YOU QUIT!

I am here to help you take that step and every step thereafter, for many more years to come.
(Indoor & outdoor available)
Two locations in Eureka and coming to Fortuna soon.