I'm a 26 year old Southern California native. I've traveled and lived all over the world and love it. I miss Hawaii everyday. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is my passion in life. I was first introduced to BJJ in 1999, and (like many others) immediately fell in Love. I've been training and competing in BJJ and MMA since 2002. My first professional MMA fight was in 2005. I now have a pro record of 7-3-0.
Interests:
BJJ, obviously... I enjoy so much of life! The ocean. I enjoy all water sports, but I just like being near the open ocean. I like to travel, watch movies & listen to music. NCAA football.
Favorite Music:
I enjoy almost all music, and I'm not the type of person who says that with exceptions! Reggae, Rock, Hip-hop, Rap, Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Bossanova, Classical, Blues, Bluegrass, etc.... What can I say? I Like music.
Favorite Movies:
Schindler's List, Jaws, Donnie Darko, Lock-Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Conan, Letting Go, The Departed, Yojimbo, Seven Samurai, Way of the Gun, Once were Warriors, Boondock Saints, The Godfather trilogy.... I'm a big fan of alot of movies! I like various types of films. Spielberg, Kurosawa, Hitchcock, Scorcese, & Tarantino are all among my favorites.
Favorite Television Shows:
Not alot of time for full TV shows. ESPN whenever I can. I like Family Guy, The Simpsons, The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart, Colbert Report, The Boondocks, and random stuff....hate to admit it, but i've become a channel surfer lately.
Favorite Books and Magazines:
Alot of books have influenced my life, but most recently read "Becoming Holyfield" (by Evander) and "Wrestling Tough". Magazines?...GracieMag and Grappling
Heroes:
"It's one thing to idolize heroes...it's quite another to visualize yourself in there place."
Tell me about it, getting back into top condition is hard work. Rugby is awesome ! You'll find that alot of females play over here in Australia and New Zealand. Its a great to play, no padding needed just nautral raw strength and skill lol. I'll teach you about Rugby & you teach me about Football lol Have a good week.
Hey Lucas, im great, how about you ? Haven't been on in a while over the Holidays Ive packed on so much just been hitting the gym as much as I can, thank god Rugby season has started lol California was great ! Sadly I was only there for a week then had to fly home. But it was amazing, Just catching up with the family is all I wanted. How were your holidays? Hope all is well !
Liz here just saying hey. Hows it going? Im In the south island of New Zealand at the momment and let me tell you it's F R E Z Z I N G lol well hope you have a great xmas
Hi there Lucas, well we are doing pretty good down here. There are 2 official BJJ schools down here, Ryan Gracie Team and Gracie Barra, and some purple or browns that runs places but no too big. I am training with the GB team and we are growing, which is hella good! We had our first official National Championship last sunday and had a lot of fun... If you ever come to CR, let me know and I'll give you a BJJ tour and some good training. Peace brother!
Awesome man! Sounds like you've got some great experience under your belt. Best of luck to you in your future fights. I may be working at a new MMA Bar/restaurant/club opening in San Diego come January... if I get in and you're ever around, shoot me a message and stop by.
Heya. Thanks for the bjj comment.. so you train with Thomas Denny? That must be great! I've been rogue for the last year due to injuries-- moreso one to a lateral collateral ligament (which now seems to be 100%), and a few ongoing vertebral issues (... thank you jiu jitsu.. haha). In January, I'll be back in with some old training buddies over at Throwdown Elite most likely. I have to say I'm really interested in trying some Pekiti Tirsia on the side though...
Out of curiosity, did you have any pankration matches prior to your cagefights?
Not yet trying to find time to start BJJ at Roger Machado's school in pasadena,its not easy with kids but sooner or later.Thanks for the add also
Semper Fi
Wow did he win? Lol he just had a Muay Thai last saturday. Im coming over with my cousins and we're starting off in L.A, then we're gona be taking a very long road trip all over America lol it's gona be so much fun. I cant wait to get over there
Im in North Carolina........................I work at the School of Infantry as a Combat Instructor!!!!! What type of security do you do???IM trying to get my foot in the door for something in that line!
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Its been a while lol hope all is good !
Liz here just saying hey. Hows it going? Im In the south island of New Zealand at the momment and let me tell you it's F R E Z Z I N G lol well hope you have a great xmas
* elizabeth
Out of curiosity, did you have any pankration matches prior to your cagefights?
Semper Fight,
Da Gunny
Semper Fi
Didnt know he was doing MMA, yea hes a cool guy one of the best in Australia, hows California? Im hoping to visit early next year
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