I have been involved in martial arts for over thirty years. I started this martial arts journey at 14 years old in Olympic Tae Kwon Do, where I competed for a decade, compiling a successful record at the black belt level and teaching others. Then I switched to learning MMA. It was there I discovered…
I received my black belt from Professor Daniel Tavares in December 2023, after joining the SAS Team/Daniel Tavares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in 2016. I began my training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2000 in Florida while on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, I trained and competed in numerous…
My passion for sports and competition has always driven me. Growing up I primarily played football and basketball. In 2017, I started Jiu-Jitsu. This martial art quickly became more than just a sport to me; it evolved into a way of life. I initially started training at a local Jiu-Jitsu school, where I learned the…
I first discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when I saw “The Ultimate Fighter” as a kid. I became obsessed with Jiu-Jitsu because it gave a small person the ability to defeat a larger opponent. This really appealed to me and I began practicing in the back yard with my brother, and we both joined the wrestling team…
I am a lifelong martial artist of almost 30 years and a retired law enforcement officer. I currently have a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Daniel Tavares, and I hold a 4th degree black belt and Master Instructor title in Dang Su Do, also known as Tang Soo Do (Korean karate) at Moo…