About the Founder – Journey from Passion to Purpose
As a child, I was told, “You can do and be whatever you want if you try your best.” Yet, when I shared my dreams, the response was often discouraging: “That’s not a real job. It won’t pay the bills. Do you realize how much competition there is? Why don’t you look for a real job?'”
When I became a parent, I was determined to break this cycle. I started telling my daughter, “You can do and be whatever you want in life, but it won’t be easy. People will tell you ‘no,’ but if you want it, give it everything you have. You have to give it 1010%, and if your passion ever changes, that’s okay.”
It was after one of these conversations with my daughter that I found myself in a deep, introspective moment in front of a bathroom mirror that I confronted myself. “How dare you tell her she can be and do whatever she wants while you’re too scared to do it yourself? Don’t you tell her she needs to lead by example? So do you!”
That’s when my journey began. I immersed myself in Jiu-Jitsu and pursued a career in MMA.
My passion lies in martial arts and supporting my local community. With your support, my goal is to establish Jiu-Jitsu/Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gyms globally, and create a broader network of martial arts practitioners and local gyms.
Ongoing Practice Network (OPN)
Benefits of OPN:
OPN offers solutions to common problems faced by practitioners:
- Always available open mats.
- A strong community and guaranteed training partners.
- Affordable membership options for everyone.
I believe that when a community comes together to support each other, we all win. OPN is designed to benefit all parties, shifting the focus from competition to collaboration among local gyms.
Growing up, I was never allowed to fight back, but I’ve learned that true strength lies in pursuing one’s passion. Please support me in building the OPN gym, OPN network, and fostering the local community of athletes and martial arts practitioners.
Other Ways You Can Help:
- Merchandise: Under construction
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