I love meeting all kinds of people from all over the world.

Recently I relocated from New York City to Las Vegas, so I’m in the process of creating the next chapter in my life.

My interests include art, fitness, metaphysical studies, Buddhism (I’m a Zen guy ordained as a lay monk over 10 years ado!) martial arts, and learning about new things from new people.

I’ve been running a submission wrestling club for beginners both locally and in New York City for beginners who want to learn and practice a safer form of jiu jitsu and mma. It’s a hybrid version that’s simple to do and provides a great workout.

I’m always up to hang out for drinks, workouts, coffee or whatever with visitors and locals alike.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet travelers and local people who want to hang out, go out for drinks, work out, or whatever. Due to my work schedule I'm often free on weeknights, and don't mind being out or meeting up earlier or later in the evening.

Interests

Fitness, art, photography, politics, Buddhism, meditation, MMA, submission wrestling, jiu jitsu,, technology,
movies, current events, Buddhism, beer/tequila/whiskey, good conversation.. Bars with buds.

• photography
• martial arts
• wrestling
• jiu jitsu
• art history
• art
• buddhism
• zen
• bjj
• tequila
• grappling

Music, Movies, and Books

All kinds - punk, classic rock, contemporary, electronic.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ordained as a Zen monk.

Teach, Learn, Share

In technology. Also I teach about meditation and Buddhism, as well as fitness/mma/submission wrestling

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fitness tips-grappling instruction-meditation instruction

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Netherlands, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States