What made you get into martial arts?

I tried out cardio kickboxing in college just for fun but got hooked pretty quickly. I hit bags for 4 years before I went to a gym with opportunities to spar. Once I got into sparring, competing quickly followed and martial arts went from hobby to lifestyle. 

Tell us about your journey/background/accomplishments?
I’ve trained at LA Boxing, UFC Gym, Title Boxing, FC29, Easton and ultimately HAMA. In total, I’ve been training for about 9 years and coaching for 4. I’ve competed and trained primarily in Muay Thai but also had a boxing match out of Fight Club 29. Fighting with shoes on was WEIRD.

 
What is your goal as a coach?
I think you learn a lot in martial arts. Aside from fighting (obviously) there’s a lot of respect, confidence and self-awareness that comes from being a martial artist. My goal as a coach is to provide students with an environment where they’re comfortable enough to learn these things and grow as people and athletes…and to teach them some sweet skills along the way.

What makes High Altitude Martial Arts special?
I really like the atmosphere of HAMA. It’s a super fun place to learn great technique and make quality friends. There’s a special bond you form with people who you get to punch for an hour and then go have tacos with afterwards. It’s an encouraging environment that caters to all levels. We have day 1s and we have UFC pros training here and no one ever feels intimidated or out of place.