Since early childhood, I’ve devoted my life to martial arts. My mission has always been to strengthen myself and those around me so they could have protection, and find confidence to live in a brighter world, both internally and externally. The environment of "tribe" is what I was raised by in this industry.

Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

This ideology is what I live by.

Martial arts can be more than the physical aspect, but the physicality is a part of a balance to find mentality and heart/soul. Martial arts has been more than a discipline for me—it has been a way to elevate others through discovering strength and heart together. Whether through training, coaching, or competing, I have built my life around three principles: resilience, compassion, and self-mastery. My journey has never been just about my own growth, but about empowering those around me to break past their limits and discover what they’re truly capable of too.

Unfortunately, I have recently suffered a serious ACL injury that now threatens my ability to continue on this path to the heights I've been working hard to achieve. To fully recover and return to my career in martial arts, stunt performing, and teaching, I need surgery—a step that will allow me to heal, rebuild, and continue the work I’ve dedicated my life to.

Why This Surgery Matters

Martial arts has been the vehicle that shaped my life from the start, allowing me to connect to a global community of people seeking discipline, strength, and purpose. For the past 16 years, my family’s martial arts academy, Impact, has been my home—a place where I’ve had the privilege of finding the path of self-mastery, competing with and against amazing people around the world, and helping others unlock their potential too!

Through teaching and coaching, I’ve seen firsthand how martial arts changes lives. It’s not just about fighting or self-defense—it’s about building resilience through the tough times, and staying faithful in the process of the grind; improving one step at a time. I’ve dedicated myself to creating that impact for others, and this injury has put me at risk of losing my ability to continue that mission to the best of my efforts.

How You Can Help

This surgery is the first step toward recovery, but it comes with significant medical expenses. Any donation, no matter how small, will help me take the necessary steps to heal and return to what I live for—not just for myself, but for the people I coach, train with, and inspire.

The power of faith to this path and resilience through hard work is what makes us prevail stronger. Every bit of support helps, whether it’s through donations or sharing this campaign with others.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and for any support you can offer. Your kindness means everything, and I look forward to the day I can stand side by side with you again, stronger than before.