Like many of us that got started early in martial arts, I was inspired by my father and by 90s action movies. To my ten-year-old brain, these men and women seemed to have a superpower, and I wanted it! So I trained in the following arts: Taekwondo, Modern Wing Chung, Aikido, Muay Thai, and Jeet Kune Do. Then at age 25, I found my way to Mixed Martial Arts, and it has been my obsession ever since. 

This thing we call life is hard, and it has really kicked my ass at times, but martial arts has always been there for me. The principles and skills I’ve learned on the mats have helped me navigate the world with more patience and grace. That’s why a major part of my life's work is to share what martial arts has to offer, with as many people as possible. 

I hope to see you on the mats!

- Javier