The Importance of a Mentor and Friend

"I started doing jujitsu at the beginning of last year. I'm not just bragging about jujitsu," he says. "When you listen with respect, everyone is your equal." He adds that his dad was a great listener and always gave him space to express himself. 'He would grab my brother who was there' when they were growing up in New York City's Upper East Side. "'Don't let them take my shit,' it's the only thing I'm keeping.' That really stuck with me for years and years"'