The birth of Train Until Forever (TUF) was purely accidental. Marty at the time, was out of shape, overweight, and created TUF on social media to keep himself accountable. In the early months of 2019, Marty was able to shed 42 pounds in 12 weeks, while documenting his weight loss journey on social media platforms. Because of his success in weight loss and the ability to create new and healthy habits, he quickly gained new followers on social media constantly asking what the secret was to losing weight in such a short amount of time. His answer; “DISCIPLINE AND STAYING HUMBLE.”
Marty’s 12 week transformation
After this, he vowed to live the “TUF” lifestyle and help inspire others to accomplish their goals. Whether the training is with fitness, martial arts, acting, singing, playing a musical instrument, or being a student, the TUF lifestyle is devoted to never giving up on your dreams or passion. To obtain your goal and even then, once it’s achieved, it’s still just the beginning. Train Until Forever.
Marty’s protégé Mel: Mel first found Marty when he mentored her through Emergency medicine. Starting off as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), to becoming a paramedic, and finally making it to her dream job with the San Francisco Fire department with the rank of EMT. After 3 months of being hired, she was promoted to Paramedic after a grueling upgrade test. Mel currently works with Marty as partners on the ambulance. A complete full circle.
Mel and Marty working as partners in the field.
Marty Lee is currently an authorized instructor through Martial Blade Concepts. His journey to instructor-ship started with his weight loss. This was his way of expressing the TUF lifestyle and mentality. When he’s not teaching or training, Marty is giving back to his community where he grew up in, practicing and teaching Emergency medicine as a Paramedic (preceptor) with the San Francisco Fire Department.
Michael Janich, Chief instructor of Martial Blade Concepts promotes Marty to Certified Instructor.
Marty’s pinning ceremony at his Graduating SFFD class 10 H3-L1, July 2016.
One of Marty’s greatest passion is teaching. It was a skill he lacked initially and still to this day, is working on the ability to improve as an instructor (TUF mindset).
His approach on teaching in general came from his devotion and passion in learning Martial Blade Concepts. A edge weapon based self defense system that heavily relies on modern day tactics with the emphasis of legality and understanding the “why” behind everything that is done.
With Marty’s guidance, Dell was promoted to Affiliate Instructor of Martial Blade Concepts by Michael Janich in Feb. 2022
Marty Continues to help others to achieve their goals.
Ron C. and Ernie F. are presented with Martial Blade Concepts instructor certificates. They both put in long hours and dedicated their time to achieve success.
Marty training and coaching Tristan G. (TUF Ambassador). Tristan is one of those individuals who has devoted his time, discipline, and mindset to the TUF lifestyle. He is the heart and soul to the entire community and continues to enthusiastically push all of us to achieve our goals
Tristan performing at the “Bantangas to the Bay” Balisong exhibit
Marty’s goal through TUF, is to continue to teach and inspire others through basic concepts he’s learned through martial arts, developing discipline, humility, and having the mindset of ALWAYS A STUDENT. For Marty’s own path, taking the physiological potential of those concepts and applying it further, into being a better instructor, student, mental well being, and in life.
Michael Janich teaches MBC at TUF HQ’s training facility.
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