09/29/2026
This is what martial arts is all about. 🥊
Jon has been a student, fighter, teammate, and friend of mine for closing in on two decades. We’ve shared countless rounds, classes, fights, wins, losses, and memories along the way.
Last night my son had a rare night off from football and asked to come train. He ended up partnered with Jon for class, working the heavy bag together.
Standing there watching the two of them push each other and work hard was pretty special for me. As a dad, there’s something incredible about watching your son train alongside someone you’ve known and respected for so many years and knowing he’s working with such a positive role model.
It was also a reminder of one of the things I love most about martial arts.
Martial arts is for everybody.
Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different goals. Some people want to fight. Some want to compete. Some want to get in shape. Some just want to challenge themselves and become a little better than they were yesterday.
But when we step on the mats or stand in front of that heavy bag, we’re all training together.
Nearly two decades of friendship on one side. The next generation on the other.
Pretty damn cool to get to stand in the middle and watch it happen. 🥊💛🖤
TRAIN WITH PRIDE!