David has trained martial arts for over 17 years across Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. As a teenager, he competed In sparring tournaments, kickboxing fights, and enjoyed teaching the kids classes.  

David holds a black belt In Karate and transitioned to MMA. He earned a degree In Business Administration from SUNY Plattsburgh where he ran kickboxing classes for the college. 

An ISSA certified personal trainer, David sees martial arts as the ultimate form of mental and physical growth.