What made you get into martial arts?

Growing up watching Bruce Lee movies and Kung Fu films.

Tell us about your journey/background/accomplishments?

My journey into jiu jitsu was interesting because I met a guy at an ATM and he turned out to be the best jiu jitsu instructor in Colorado at the time and from there, I never stopped since 1994! I an a Wellington “Megaton” Dias blackbelt and also a black belt in judo and Japanese Jui Jitsu. I’ve competed locally, a lot and am also a two-time medalist in the Pan American Championships (Pan Ams).

What is your goal as a coach?

My goal as a professor is to express myself through my art while cultivating my students.

What makes High Altitude special?

What makes High Altitude Martial Arts special? Honestly it’s the level of martial artists that are there and the wonderful staff.