Welcome to my virtual office. I am an author, martial arts coach, and inspirationlist from Richmond, VA.
Back in 1986 I woke up and realized that I was severely obese, a horrible husband and father to my son, a lackluster employee, and a failed author. Something had to change. I took up martial arts. Within a year I had lost 85 pounds of weight and doubled my income.
At first I credited martial arts with my turnaround. But I soon realized that any artform can be used to spark transformation. A painter, a dancer, a musician, even a hardworking businessman, can use a chosen endeavor to unlock hidden potential.
Whatever it is you want to do, I can help you get it done.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to send me an email at 12thkey@gmail.com.
Qualifications
- 30+ years of corporate management experience, 20+ at the executive level.
- 30+ years of coaching experience, from teaching martial arts to inner city youths to founding and running Heritage Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, non-profit educational charity providing free instruction in martial arts, fitness, outdoor skills, and spiritual development, both in person and via distance learning.
- Author of 10 books, fiction and non-fiction, as well as numerous poems, ‘zines, comic books, and short pieces. Most known for The Calisthenics Codex which has been in the Top 20 calisthenics e-books since its publication over 10 years ago.
- I graduated from the University of Virginia in 1983 with a B.A. in English. My wife and I are the proud parents of four children and five grandchildren.
- Full resume here. A selection of my favorite training photos and autographs below.
