Howdy! It's been a hot minute so I thought an update would be prudent.

I am currently recovering from a herniated disc in my back. I am in recovery and am slowly getting healthier and stronger. I am now exclusively training no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu and am close to getting my blue belt. Despite my back issues, I can still train 3-4 times weekly with some modifications and restrictions. I still put on the gi occasionally, but have no desire to train more frequently or compete in the gi.

As far as matches are concerned, I am looking forward to training with my fellow no-gi enthusiasts. I would love to set up times to drop into you gym when I travel to pick up techniques and do some rolling. I do travel playing shows throughout the Midwest, so I will update my calendar and find gyms to drop in.

When I do travel, I am glad to host at my hotel. I am into semi-competitive and fun freestyle, submission, promission, and even some pro fantasy here and there. I am also happy to roughhouse and love erotic matches if the vibe is there and with agreed boundaries. I am not a gear nerd and don't expect you to be. Let's just wrestle and have a fun sweaty time.

I am fairly open to matches and style, but I do have a short list of things that I am not into:

*I don't do cyber matches and I don't Skype–sorry, just not my thing.

*I am not into boxing, MMA bouts, or choking people unconscious. While I am training in the art of submission, I am not looking to injure or put or be put into the hospital.

*If we set up a match, please communicate with me if you are unable to come. I don't wrestle much due to work and other commitments, so finding a window to travel and wrestle is a big deal. I do realize things come up...just let me know so I can find another match or cancel the trip.

*I don't get into prolonged discussions about holds, favorite holds, and what I will do in a match. I am more of an action guy. By all means let's discuss what we will and won't do in a match but beyond that let's stick to the mat.

I can pretty much travel throughout the Midwest for matches. If you are going to be in Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, or anywhere in the region by all means reach out and let's see what we can set up. If I reach out to you and you have no interest in wrestling me, please be polite and tell me so. The whole "no response is a response" mindset is lazy and cowardly in my opinion. I will extend you that courtesy if you ask me for a match and I decline.

That should cover everything. You can always message me and I will get back to you. See you on the mats gents!