Michael is a fitness professional and has held certification since 2000 in the UK and 2002 in Canada, (OCR/BCRPA/CAN-FIT-PRO Personal Training Specialist, Group fitness leader, Fitness for Older Adults, Health and wellness Specialist and weight training instructor) and has over 20 years of experience in fitness training. 
He is an ex Law Enforcement Officer and has also served in the military (1986 to 1991).
 He is also an instructor in Filipino Martial Arts and Empty Hand concepts.