20 years… blood, sweat, and tears poured into this sport.
From fighting in civic centers and gymnasiums, to packed arenas… to coaching multiple world champions, earning awards, and mentoring the next generation of coaches.
But truthfully I was just following my purpose.
The accolades mean a lot, and I’m grateful for every one of them… but that was never the reason. I did this for the love of the game. To push the limits. To work. To build. To maximize the talent God gave me.
This journey shaped me in ways words can’t fully express.
To be inducted into the Florida MMA Hall of Fame is an incredible honor and a humbling one.
Thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way.
This chapter closes… and a new one begins.
God bless ✝️
Close Combat Defensive Tactics
Back at it with @tactopsusa always learning new drills and techniques to improve competency and awareness.
As coaches we must put ourselves back in student roles in order to grow. Franck is a master at his craft coming down here allows me to sharpen the tools each and every time.
DM @tactopsusa to join his free community!
Stay dangerous😤
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“He is best who understands everything for himself.
Good is he who listens to wise counsel.
But he who neither thinks for himself nor learns from others is useless.”
— Hesiod
It is with great pleasure and admiration that we welcome a distinguished new addition to our esteemed lineup of contributor experts:
Phil Daru @darustrong
Daru is an elite performance coach and strength and conditioning authority specializing in combat sports and high-performance athletes. His work enhances resilience, power, and conditioning through evidence-based training systems.
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St. Thomas Aquinas reminds us that “we most imitate God when we help others.”
In this season of Lent, let us practice true love to will the good of others through concrete acts of charity, sacrifice, and service.
By loving rightly, we are drawn closer to the First Cause, conforming our will to His and allowing grace to shape our lives.
May our fasting, prayer, and almsgiving not be performative, but transformative. ✝️
Thank you to my brother @darustrong for getting me on the Rucking game! 💪🏽
Rucking—walking with a weighted vest—is a simple, low-impact exercise that offers a combination of cardiovascular and strength-training benefits.
Rucking elevates your heart and breathing rates more than regular walking, strengthening your heart and lungs and boosting aerobic fitness. It’s an excellent form of Zone 2 training, which is ideal for maximizing fat oxidation.
Carrying a load engages multiple muscle groups, including your legs (quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves), core, back, and shoulders. This builds muscular endurance and functional strength applicable to everyday tasks like carrying groceries or hiking with gear.
As a weight-bearing exercise, rucking can help maintain and even increase bone density over time, which is important for preventing conditions like osteoporosis.
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Have focused intent followed by directed action.
Foundational identity precedes acquired skills.
With skills you create opportunities, once the opportunity arises prove yourself with the result.