Every one of us, as human beings, comes into this world as a tiny little “learning machine” with vast stores of potential. How much of that potential we develop during our lives is up to us. I created this website to share my experiences, explorations, and insights. In order to make the most of the information here, it will be helpful to have a little context.
The approach I take is one of a lifelong student, researcher, explorer, and learner (with maybe a dash of “mad scientist” at times). Any information found here reflects my best understanding at the time it was written or recorded. You should view this information as an ongoing process, journey, and exploration rather than some concrete immovable TRUTH that should not be questioned. In fact, I encourage you to ask questions. Please test anything of interest you find here and to push the envelope of your own understanding.
“Learning is a journey, not a destination”
- Unknown
When stripped to its core foundation, the information here is ultimately about adaptability. Like all of you, I communicate through the unique lens of my interests and experiences. The principles we are going to talk about are deeper than any one domain or discipline and I encourage you to find applications in your own areas of passion and expertise.
The training and services I offer reflect my focus on a “process oriented” approach. It is effective consistent effort that that will result in the outcomes you are pursuing.
About Me
My goal is to leverage the incredible capacity we have been given as human beings, both mentally and physically, to adapt, learn, and grow. My understanding has come through the lens of my own interests and experiences over the years.
To help understand my perspective, here is a little information about me. First, the broad strokes overview of my background…
My professional background includes:
- A little over 5 years in the US Army. Nothing sexy like special forces… I was a helicopter mechanic.
- A little over 10 years in law enforcement. Because of my background, I was a use of force instructor in various capacities (physical methods of arrest, scenario training) for most of the 10 years in addition to my normal duties. I also specialized in drug enforcement (highway interdiction as well as individual influence etc.) and pursued further training and experience in gang related crime as a result. I was forced to retire early after a career ending on duty injury (struck by a big rig).
- Approximately 4 years of owning and operating a boxing / martial arts / conditioning gym with my mentor – coach – friend- and business partner, Brandon Jones. I have continued private mobile training and individualized practice programs since we were forced to close the business. Working with Coach Jones was a true privilege. He was an exceptional practitioner, but much more than that, he was a truly skilled coach and teacher. Not everyone who can do can teach, but he could do both. I learned a lot during these years and will always be grateful for this opportunity. He also shared my love for chasing down interesting rabbit trails and we had many a long discussion on topics that, to others, may have seemed very obscure or technical (possibly boring?). We were always trying to improve not only what we taught, but how we taught it
For a detailed breakdown of my training and experience, as well as ongoing education and reading list you can use to find books, articles, papers, etc., that may be of interest to you, go to the “Rolling Resume”. I try to keep this as up to date as possible and to organize the information in a way that makes it easier to find material relevant to the topic you are interested in. If you have questions or suggestions about the categorization or organization of this page, please feel free to contact me. This format is not set in stone and I want it to be as helpful a tool as possible to those seeking deeper study in these topics.
Most broadly, my information here will be presented through the lens of “personal protection” skills. Like every other subject I have studied in any depth, it is surprising how many rabbit trails and seemingly unrelated subjects are relevant.
