I started martial arts when I was 8 years old on June 1, 2011 and earned my black belt in August 2018 when I was 15 years old. I have been a competitor from the very beginning of my training and have attained multiple state titles throughout the years, I have had the honor of obtaining “The League All-Star Award” for the 2023 competition season, I earned a bronze medal at the WKU World Finals 2023, and I am currently training to earn another black belt in the Hyper program.

I love instructing martial arts for so many reasons. I love the bond I have with each of the athletes and getting to be a part of their success is so incredible. I love seeing them reach their goals and in what ways they are progressing. I love sharing my passion with others and helping them gain life skills that they can apply in all areas of their life.

I train for my mental and physical health. Martial arts gives me a purpose. It allows me to set goals in all areas; skill wise, physically, mentally, even academically. I train to better myself in every way possible. We can always improve ourselves and there are so many life skills that I want to gain and work on. Martial arts allows me to push and challenge myself in ways that will help me grow and succeed.

Martial arts has been a way of life for me very early on. I have gained so much confidence, discipline, focus, respect, work ethic, self-esteem, awareness and so much more just from martial arts. I have a second family and I’ve had so many close friendships develop. I’ve developed so many life skills and have applied those in all aspects of my life. I’ve had many opportunities and have been able to succeed because of my martial arts experience. Martial arts has been one of the best things for me and my life.