At the age of 5, we left New York for Manizales, Colombia where I grew up watching martial arts movies with people like Bruce Lee and Van Damme which encouraged me to become an avid martial arts and sports fan. I have been practicing a wide variety of sports since I was a child including Karate, Kung Fu, Boxing, Taekwondo, Speed Skating, Soccer, Thai boxing, basketball and CrossFit.

I returned to the United States for university where I was sure to dedicate time to learn more about fitness and nutrition. This is when I would begin my formal training in Thai boxing and CrossFit, earning CrossFit certifications including: CF Strinking, CF Football, CF Mobility, CF Weightlifting and CF Kettlebell.

After graduation, I returned to Colombia and opened up the first CrossFit/Boxing gym here and have been actively coaching and competing ever since.

In 2017 I had the opportunity to participate in Colombia’s #1 Reality TV Show named “Desafio Superhumanos” (Superhuman Challenge) and placed 6th out of 36 participants in all of Colombia.

I focus all of my effort every single day of my life to set and example for my son Emilio (4years old) and for those who surround me.

I am one who believes in being a Samurai of the Light, meaning that I have a calling to serve and help people through coaching and transforming their bad habits into good ones. I am passionate about this work and have dedicated my life to it.

Favorite Workout

Burpees