I started martial arts under Sensei Bob 3 years ago with my family because I was looking for a life skill for my kids and needed to gain some flexibility back from several years of power lifting.. 

I've been happily married for 23 yrs, have 3 kids, and truly enjoy spending time with them while watching each other  flourish in the art...  I personally feel another "secret"  to a good marriage/family life besides Christ at the center, is regular scheduled sparring matches... lol..   

I'm known in the dojo as "The Mean One" but it's only because I know our bodies are capable of amazing things it's just a matter of convincing our minds.. 

 At the age of 43 I held 2 Nevada state records with the USAPL for the 63kg (138lbs)  weight class in  both open and masters with a 172 lb. paused bench and a 353 lb.  dead lift... 

My passion in general is life, but also includes pushing others past their fears and failures, because like the bible says; I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.... Philippians 4:13