1. What do you consider the most beneficial things you do for your total well being?
I started training in Martial Art about 6 years ago, and then I started studying Martial Art more in depth about 4 years ago. Hard style martial arts training consists of hardening the physical body and the musculoskeletal system whilst concentrating on coordination and technique. The Internal Martial Arts creates change from the inside to be expressed outwardly and helps with understanding the self in relationship with the outside world, this strengthens 'internal wellness' such as developing discipline, focus, awareness, sensitivity and acceptance. Combining different styles of training has been very beneficial in understanding what total wellness can be, and how simple and honestly it can be incorporated into all aspects of one's life. I like to travel around the areas where I live and visit different dojos and Martial Art schools and train in different styles from different countries, this helps me develop a better understanding of what a complete fighter should be and what health and fitness can provide to anyone.
The Philosophy of Kosho Ryu Kenpo Jujitsu is this: A body without spirit is a living corpse. Just as the body needs a soul, our training needs heart and spirit. Without pure values, high ethics, and a code of conduct we are without true worth.
2. Do you consider yourself healthy?
Yes, I think physical health can often be described in terms of strength, flexibility, and endurance. I try to remember these key areas when focusing on weekly exercises and training. I look at what the weaker of those three areas might be at the time and switch up my routine to remain balanced.
3. What do you do for a living and what do you do to live?
Right now I help run Blue Heron Academy, School of Healing Arts and Sciences and run American Health Source, a consortium of National Trade Associations representing a diverse family of professional health care providers and educators. The associations I run are NATE: National Association for Therapeutic Exercise, AMMA: American Medical Massage Association, AMMA: American Manual Medicine Association, and AINM: American Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. and the NGAAHP: National Governing Alliance for Allied Health Professionals.
I help teach Yang Style Tai-Chi Chuan at Blue Heron Academy (which is an available program) with Owner and Founder of the Academy Dr.Gregory T.Lawton whom I would like to express my personal gratitude towards as my martial arts mentor and treasured friend.
Outside of the school I've taught fitness exercise, self-defense, and Kosho Ryu Kenpo Jujitsu which I currently hold a black belt in. I also work as a freelance Graphic Designer, photographer, and fine artist in my free time.
4. What supplements do you take?
Right now the Farmer's market has provided a great balanced diet which includes all my macro and micro nutrients plus a full range of vitamins and minerals. I also save about 50% on grocery costs! In the winter I start taking fish oil for my joints, vitamin D for the decrease in sunlight, vitamins B & C to boost energy and my immune system, and lastly I've been introduced to chinese herbal formulas that are more easily digested in my system.
5. What is your favorite healthy and unhealthy meals and why?
My favorite healthy meals are fresh fruit smoothies using almond or soy milk to cut out all fat and cholesterol as well as pasta fresca using whole wheat pasta and fresh pan cooked or grilled vegetables with some nice spices.
My favorite unhealthy meal is pizza because I eat it morning, noon, or night. I've been switching to vegan or veggie style pizza as of lately though because I can eat more with less fat involved.
6. How do you exercise and what is your favorite kind?
I get a lot of exercise from teaching the Tai-Chi Chuan classes at Blue Heron Academy, and I also take a yoga class during my work week there as well. In the evenings I usually cross-train: I kickbox, train in various Martial Arts, play basketball or play soccer. My favorite kind of exercise is something that is engaging and fun and keeps my mind off the burn!
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