My good friend Matt Furey and I just released an information-packed book titled How To Turn Your Black Belt Into A Gold Mine. This is a must read if you’re a martial artist who is interested in supplementing your income by selling your own books, DVDs, seminars, coaching programs, membership sites, continuity programs, etc. Okay, so [...]

A few months ago, I received a call from Randy Reid, “Editor at Large” for the new Dojo Digest magazine for the martial arts industry. During the phone call, Randy asked me if I’d be willing to do a cover story interview for their premier issue. I was quite flattered and gladly accepted his gracious [...]

From the moment I opened my eyes this morning, everything just started going right. It’s been the kind of day you dream about having every day of your life. One thing right after the next has been a positive development, good news or the kind of feel-good-experience that makes me happy to still be drawing [...]

With a heavy heart, I’m so deeply saddened to write that the martial arts community has lost a kind soul and treasured friend – Mrs. Katie Degerberg. Katie is survived by her adoring husband, one of my best friends, the one-and-only Fred Degerberg, founder of the famous Degerberg Academy in Chicago, Illinois. Katie was one [...]

Every once in a while, a rare photo is unearthed. A precious gem that you didn’t know existed. A photo that provides a brief glimpse into history and makes your jaw drop. This morning I awoke to such a finding. My good friend Joe Lewis emailed me an amazing photo that he recently discovered. It [...]

Over the years, one man for whom I’ve developed a very high level of respect is Professor Ed Maley of the Florida School of Judo. What can I say? Professor Maley is a one of a kind. He’s one of the most benevolent and authentic martial arts masters I’ve ever known. His heart is truly [...]

I first met the legendary Joe Lewis back in 1985 and I’ve been connected to him in various ways ever since. He’s had a great influence on my career as a martial artist…and he’s been a very good friend to me. In fact, if you go to my photo gallery on this site you can [...]

A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from my good friend Frank Shamrock. “The Legend” said he was going to be in Orlando, Florida during the third week of September and wanted to get together for dinner. Frank was coming to town from California to meet with the company that’s producing his video [...]

During my career I’ve had the honor of being interviewed by all kinds of media outlets ranging from CNNfn to Time Magazine. My most recent interview was conducted by Experience Life Magazine, a Life Time Fitness publication that reaches more than 600,000 readers, ten times per year. A writer who was working on a martial [...]

About a month ago I was doing my third set of pull ups. I was struggling and straining to get a few more in before letting go of the bar. I was fighting it hard…straining every muscle in my body to reach my goal. Yep…that’s when I blew out the tendons in my right arm. [...]