I’ve always seeked a balance in my life. I do not want to be a nerd or a jock, but a warrior who’s balanced in all aspects of his life. My father used to and still to a certain degree teach traditional Hung Gar kung fu. I guess that’s when I really started bonding to him more and gained my self confidence. I learnt from him and also taught others. Those days were invaluable experience to shape who I am.

Father was partners with another Richard whom I respect and regard as a friend. I would learn the evolution of martial arts from him as he has always been more eclectic and open to martial art evolution (ie: mixed martial arts). I’ve trained in hapkido, muay thai, jeet keune doo, and dabbled in a little bit of wrestling.

Since University started in 1997, I have foregone my training. I’m not a young buck anymore but if Randy Couture can do it at 40+, so can I. I have a gym membership that I actually want to get rid of by being able to train in mixed martial arts. No delusion of fighting matches here. I regard it as a way to keep fit while doing something I love. But I need to find a gym that not only focuses on mat training, boxing, kickboxing but also have facilities for me to work out and train my physical body (ie: weights). Tough to find one of those! Let me know if you know of one in the Greater Toronto Area!