Massachusetts-based professional kickboxer and athletic trainer in the Muay Thai martial arts tradition. He is also versed in several other schools of combat, including Kali, Jeet Kune Do, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, among others.
He began his training in Tai-Chi, Tae Kwon Do, and other classic martial arts when he was very young, and he later studied with martial artist Guro Guy Chase and branched out into more combative styles.
He became known for his television appearances on The Ultimate Fighter 4 on Spike TV, and is versed in the art of Jeet Kune Do, which was created by the legendary Bruce Lee.
He and his wife, Marie, became parents to a daughter named Giovanna, and a son named Dante.
He played the athletic coach to actor Kevin James' character in the 2012 comedy movie, Here Comes the Boom.