Brawny’s Dojo
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Growing up in a small town in New York, Brawny had an interest in martial arts from a young age. At thirteen, his father enrolled him in a nearby Kuk Sool Won school, where he trained alongside his father and younger brother for three years. Filled with ambitions of working in stunt choreography, alongside a desire to help those around him become stronger and healthier, Brawny sought to improve himself even further. This path eventually brought him to cross-train in Isshinryu karate. After his black belt test in Kuk Sool Won, Brawny switched to training Isshinryu full time – earning his first degree in just over a year-and-a-half. Through Isshinryu, he branched out into Judo, Capoeira, and gymnastics. All while learning as much as he could about all forms of health and healing.
It wasn’t long before Brawny started helping his sensei around the dojo, and found a great deal of enjoyment in leading the kids’ classes. The experience brought him a lot of insight on how to work with each individual’s needs while balancing the needs of the group. Through research, patience and empathy, Brawny helped several students with a variety of special needs see great progress.
He also enjoyed travelling cross-state to compete. Brawny earned many victories in empty-hand katas, weapons katas, point sparring, kickboxing, and MMA.
Eventually, he moved to Florida to attend film school. It was during this time that his friends gave him his nickname for the determination and intensity he uses to tackle every task and challenge.
After graduating college, Brawny continued to travel, train, and study. After a few years, he settled back in Orlando to work as a personal trainer. During this time, one of his friends for help in losing weight. Brawny happily obliged and encouraged their other friends to join along. They trained in parks around Orlando as much as possible, and all saw significant improvements in their overall health.
Now, Brawny continues to teach at the Goldenrod Recreation Center in Orlando, Florida, in hopes of helping more people reach a stronger state of mind, body, and spirit.
Growing up in a small town in New York, Brawny had an interest in martial arts from a young age. At thirteen, his father enrolled him in a nearby Kuk Sool Won school, where he trained alongside his father and younger brother for three years. Filled with ambitions of working in stunt choreography, alongside a desire to help those around him become stronger and healthier, Brawny sought to improve himself even further. This path eventually brought him to cross-train in Isshinryu karate. After his black belt test in Kuk Sool Won, Brawny switched to training Isshinryu full time – earning his first degree in just over a year-and-a-half. Through Isshinryu, he branched out into Judo, Capoeira, and gymnastics. All while learning as much as he could about all forms of health and healing.
It wasn’t long before Brawny started helping his sensei around the dojo, and found a great deal of enjoyment in leading the kids’ classes. The experience brought him a lot of insight on how to work with each individual’s needs while balancing the needs of the group. Through research, patience and empathy, Brawny helped several students with a variety of special needs see great progress.
He also enjoyed travelling cross-state to compete. Brawny earned many victories in empty-hand katas, weapons katas, point sparring, kickboxing, and MMA.
Eventually, he moved to Florida to attend film school. It was during this time that his friends gave him his nickname for the determination and intensity he uses to tackle every task and challenge.
After graduating college, Brawny continued to travel, train, and study. After a few years, he settled back in Orlando to work as a personal trainer. During this time, one of his friends for help in losing weight. Brawny happily obliged and encouraged their other friends to join along. They trained in parks around Orlando as much as possible, and all saw significant improvements in their overall health.
Now, Brawny continues to teach at the Goldenrod Recreation Center in Orlando, Florida, in hopes of helping more people reach a stronger state of mind, body, and spirit.
