Born and raised in Hamilton, New Zealand, a husband and proud father of three, Steve's education in fitness began with the martial arts at an early age. 

Studying multiple traditional styles,  Steve’s passion continued into adulthood where amongst other achievements, he was tested and passed as Balintawak Arnis (Filipino stick fighting) instructor by Grand Master Bobby Taboada.

Since he has continued to further his own education, compiling a long list of qualifications. Notably, he is accredited as a steel mace instructor by both the ONNIT Academy and the father of western mace training Rik Brown, aka Mr Maceman; thus combining both traditional and hard style methods. Steve is also the Waikato assessor for NZ Iron: Hardstyle Kettlebell training institute, educating and certifying other health and fitness professionals. 

With a willingness to share his knowledge and a passion for helping others, Steve has become a sought after unconventional training coach.