My work with kids started in my youth, working at the local recreation center, growing up in a tough neighborhood, I saw what happened to many of my friends and what almost hap[pened to me. Around this time, when I was 16, I met a man who helped to change me for the better. Otis was my first martial art instructor. Through his teaching, I learned discipline and self-esteem.

Tgus started my journey of self-discovery and responsibility to reach out to the youth in the neighborhood. I started a youth softball league that I ran until I went into the military. After my from boot camp, I met my next martial art teacher, roberto Torres. Aside from being a teacher in self defense, he was an aspiring professional boxer. Thus began my journey into boxing and other various martial arts. During my 20 years of study with Roberto, we trained with world famous grandmasters of many different styles. I also competed in many full contact tournaments around the country and was ranked #1 in the country and #4 in the world. I have now been training boxers for almost 20 years. Through the years I have trained many Golden Glove champions, including the current #1 ranked heavyweight in the country. Now, I continue to reach out to kids. No gangs, no drugs, building self-esteem and a sense of responsibility and respect is what we want each child to come away with. Through boxing they learn  discipline and a strong work ethic, some will compete, others that work will take them to the top in sports and life. Thank you for your support. Coach Herman