Lamar Mckay has gained his skill as a personal trainer over decades has had certifications in several martial arts and fitness training techniques. These include ACE (American Council of Exercise), AFFA (Aerobics and Fitness Federation of America), EFTI (Equinox Fitness Training Institute), Speed/Power Training, Functional Movement Screen Protocol, Pre
an post natal certification, corrective exercise protocols with the Brook bush Institute, and Chinese Style Olympic Weightlifting from Ma Strength. Competitive Athletic Conditioning. TRX certified in Kettlebell & Club bell training. I've been recognized as an instructor in RKC/ Kettlebell Concepts, Gyra Sport, IKFF (International Kettlebell Foundation) and Circular Strength Training.
As a young kid I learned gymnastics, track 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, field events 100 meter hurdles, and American Football. I've competed in multiple Tough Mudder & Civilian Military Combine races.
I've studied self-defense with Maestro Defense Systems, Active self-defense in the TruKrav krav maga system under Etienne Kotch
I have trained in various martial arts disciplines Boxing, Wing Chun, Goju Ryu karate, I am ranked as a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Marcos Santos. with Medals at tournament competitions
I have experience with traditional throwing weapons, traditional Projectile weapons, Archery, both a recurve bow and longbow.
My Swordsmanship background is long sword Kendo, Saber, Filipino Martial Arts (Arnis and Kali). Most recently I joined the armored combat League and began training in medieval Combat Fighting with full armor. Studied Marciada Kali, and I have received my teaching credentials under the Doce pares eskrima system under Jonas Mayo.