Michael is a pleasure to train with. You can tell he has a passion for Martial Arts. He trains hard, is always trying to improve himself and his techniques, and has a great attitude! We are so lucky have Michael as a student.
Favorite Color - Dark Blue and Gunmetal Grey
Favorite Food - Meat! On the hoof, by the fin or the feather… I am a carnivore and appreciate a world of so many tasty options.
Profession - Nearly 20 years as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse
Tell us about your family and pets - Stacey and I will soon be celebrating our 11th anniversary. She has been a full time for several years and is getting ready to return to the work force as our kids are getting
older. We have two children. Timothy is 15 and trains with us at Kaju AZ and Madelyn Rose is 7 ½ and a very busy girl. We also have two sweet family dogs. Miss Gabby is our 4 ½ year old Boxer and Miss Lola Belle, an Olde English Bulldogge puppy now 6 months old.
Besides Kajukenbo, what other activities do you enjoy? I am an outdoorsman at heart. I love to fish, camp, hunt and explore. I enjoy fitness, adventure / obstacle runs, mountain bikes, motorcycles and will participate in most any sport or game. Anything with a bit of adventure and challenge to it is great. Stacey and I have fun simply playing at the park with the kids and dogs, and traveling with the family to explore new places. But, I am most at home and at peace, wading waist deep in a running stream, stalking the rising nose of a trout.
What do you like most about training at Kaju AZ? Besides the physical challenge and benefits of Kaju,
I love the camaraderie that exists in every CrossPIT and Self Defense session. The strength and support of a training family and brother/sisterhood is very rewarding. And Tim and I get to train with a variety of instructors, each with their own independent style, but all with the clear commitment to their art and their students.
What are your goals for the next year in and out of the dojo? My goal with Kajukenbo is longevity. I intend to maintain a steady pace of improvement, not only in strength and techniques, but to clean up my form and gain a little smoothness in my movements. Outside of the dojo, this year is a year to focus on time with family, to not miss out on the little moments and to enjoy every day.
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