David has trained martial arts for over 17 years across Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. As a teenager, he discovered a passion for teaching younger students, and dreamed of opening his own martial arts school.

David trained for kickboxing fights, tournaments, and earned his black belt in Karate before transitioning to MMA.

Cross-training disciplines gave David a unique perspective of how traditional martial arts, MMA, and fitness can integrate into a new experience.