Work Experience

Job Title

Owner – General Manager

Company

Blisstopia Retreats

Date Started

07/07/2021

Biography

Biography

Over the past few years – going down the rabbit holes and learning about biohacking, my life is completely different.

2020 changed everything. In early 2022 I set out in a new direction to rebuild my health in a 100% natural way. I began with changing my eating habits and adding all-natural superfoods into my diet. I started using stem cell activation patches for pain in my neck and knees. This process has helped me to transform completely. I dropped 50 lbs over the past 18 months. I am back to training in martial arts – currently Training at a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu School 4-5 days each week. BodyWeight training 3-4 days each week. I am reversing my age and feel better than I did 15 years ago. I am striving to prove to all that age is just a number – I will always be young! I have met and continue to meet some of the best people ever through the martial arts – great minds think alike! Right! I am always eager to learn more – if you have something to teach me – I do Not care what your age is – if you have something to teach that is worthwhile I AM A STUDENT for life, and I will be open to what you have to offer! I am a HUGE boxing fan, my first martial art, and I have been since I was 6 years old. I love the sweet science! My story: I began training in martial arts at the age of 17, after being attacked in an alley in South Minneapolis near where I grew up….3 men beat me, and left me for dead…. I spent several days in the hospital recovering… As soon as I was able… I walked into my 1st martial arts school – still bandaged up and healing – this was a true life-changing experience. This was the start of what has made me the man I am! I am also a big fan of MMA (UFC) In 2006 I became the head trainer/standup fighting coach of TEAM ASSASSINS I have been licensed as a trainer, corner man, and second with the State of MN boxing/MMA commission. And also have judged at many events over the past 30 years I founded American Self-Defense Systems in 1998. progressive combat-oriented martial arts training system that incorporates multiple disciplines including the 4 fighting ranges of the martial arts that I have trained in. This system is ever changing and evolving. I love God, my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. I love My country, I love my kids (Matthew, Jeremiah, Alexandra, & Jacqueline), and my Granddaughters ( Hanah & Ava Royce)…..I love being a Father, and I am proud of all of my children (all grown adults). I work hard to be the best I can be at everything I do! I have lost both of my parents – my dad passed when I was 19 (1982), and I lost my mom in 2005. Miss them both dearly! My father was a WWII & Korean war vet and my hero (20 years retired Army Air Corp – then Full Air Force)… he fought hand-to-hand combat – several missions in both wars. He was a Decorated Combat Vet that had more medals than he could fit on his dress blues. He was and is my hero and a big reason we are all FREE. My mom was a tough, strong and loving mother. She was always there for me… I was blessed to have her in my life! Life is a journey, and it is short…. live the best life you can… material things can be replaced, your health cant!

Suffering is OPTIONAL!

General Information

First Name

Mark

Last Name

Royce

Nickname

mark-royce