Mike L.

I have been training in the Martial Arts for over 20 years. My training started in 1990 under World Kickboxing Champion, Jeff Smith, in the art of Tae Kwon Do and sport Karate. My instructors included Mr. Smith, Arlene Limas (1988 Tae Kwon Do Olympic Gold Medalist) many other world champions. At the age of 12 I began to teach classes after receiving my 1st Degree Black belt. At the age of 15 I was a full time instructor as well as part time office manager at Superkicks Martial Arts. Over the years I entered over 100 sport karate tournaments with numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes. I was also part of the international karate team, DKT Force One. I have taught at various martial arts schools helping, teaching, and mentoring both children and adults not only in Martial Arts but, also in fitness and mental strengthening. I was a high school wrestler with multiple years of finishing in the top of my district and region and being rated one of Virginia's top 4 wrestlers in my weight class from 1996-2000. In 2008 I began training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) combining my Tae Kwon Do/Kickboxing and wrestling experience. In 2010 I became a certified personal training through National Personal Training Institute and began to compete in MMA. I pride myself on making sure that everyone of my students and clients are well informed in all aspects of fitness including weight training, conditioning, nutrition and proper mental focus.

Tae Kwon Do 1st Dan Black belt age 12, MVP award of Black Belt Exam Member of DKT Force One International Sport Karate Team, 1993-2000 Competed in over 100 international Sport Karate tournaments 1st Place Martial Arts Tournaments (Notables): Battle of Baltimore (3 times) Bluegress Nationals (Grand Champion) Jhoon Rhee International (2 times) Battle of Atlanta (2 times) US Open Orlando Florida John Chung International Wash. DC Capital Classics (2 times) Virginia Wrestling: 1st place District Tournament Championship (1 yr) 3rd place District Tournament Championship (1 yr) 5th place Regional Tournament Championship (2 yrs) Top 4 in State of Virginia Rankings (3 years) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) amateur fighter (Record: 0-2-0) Operation Octagon 10 – March 20, 2010 Operation Octagon 11 – June 26, 2010

This will depend on the individual clients goals. All sessions will include warm-up dynamic exercises, intense portion (dependent on client), ab/core work and stretching.