Hello

I am 56 years old, father of 4 adult children, and grandfather of 6. When I was 51, I had the midlife trifecta. I got divorced, lost my job, and had to move. Adding insult to injury, my right hip needed a total replacement in June of 2023. I had to have lower lumbar fusion surgery in December of 2023. In March of 2024, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had a prostatectomy (robotic removal of the prostate) in June of 2024. Prior to this series of physical setbacks, I had my left hip replaced in 2016. Needless to say, the last few years of my life have been an uphill struggle physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. 

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My educational background includes a PhD in Rhetoric & Communication Studies from Duquesne University, a Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and a BS in Christian Ministry from Geneva College. I have taught at several graduate and undergraduate institutions, including Duquesne Univ., Slippery Rock, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Interdenominational Theological Seminary, Kennesaw State Univ., Liberty Univ., Grand Canyon Univ., and I am currently an Associate Professor of Religion and Program Director of Online General Education at Morehouse College. 

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I currently train in Muay Thai, Jun Fan (JKD Concepts), BJJ, and Wing Chun at the Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy in Johns Creek, GA. I assist in teaching Muay Thai and Jun Fan. I have additional black belts in Tang So Do, Kempo, and training in Kali, and Shooto. 

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I am an avid weightlifter and a NCSF certified Personal Trainer who hits the gym at 6 am, 5-6 days a week.