Resilience is an Art
Keep Moving
Forward!
There seems to be a vein that runs through human existence that compels us to run away from challenges, to surrender when the going gets tough and to recount the difficult experience to anyone who will listen.
In the end all you do is give yourself an out; an excuse; a wonderful procrastination technique that comforts you and convinces you that you can do it again later.
But “Someday Isle” is not an island in the Pacific… It’s an internal message that our Never Quit principle seeks to eliminate and help all of us remember to DO IT NOW! Tomorrow is not promised. And when you fall down, get back up. “Nana Korobi Ya Oki!” Fall down seven, stand up eight.
Roger was able to overcome many obstacles on his amazing journey to manhood. His story reflects the indomitable spirit of the inventor, the pioneer, and the powerhouse who will not be denied.
The proverbial “Never Quit” spirit in Roger allowed him to prosper and grow into a champion athlete, a seasoned business executive, a highly respected Martial Arts Instructor, successful entrepreneur and seasoned public speaker. His showmanship and finely tuned voiceover work, and motivational speaking skills also helped him to become a top-notch event promoter.
Roger has appeared as a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has been employed with some of the top Fortune 500 companies in The United States. Roger was also featured in Essence Magazine (June 2010 Issue) for the celebration of Fatherhood; in honor of his dedication to his family.
In 1981
Awarded his 1st Degree Black Belt in Traditional Japanese Karate (After 5 Years of Dedicated Training & Study).
In 1982 – 1990
Honored with a host of Corporate Awards including: President’s Club; Outstanding Achievement; Million Dollar Producer; Inaugural Director’s Cup Award; Best National Sales Territory; Competitive Grand Champion and Inducted into various Hall of Fame Martial Arts organizations including The Oakland Raiders (NFL) Hall of Fame after conducting an illustrious Onfield Demonstration to 30,000 screaming fans during the Halftime game celebration between the Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs football teams. California State Senate Certificate of Recognition; the Board of Supervisors for the City of San Francisco Certificate of Honor. Master of the Year and Lifetime Dedication Award. Full list of accomplishments is entirely too long to mention.
In 1990
Authored (and shelved) First Book: “Never Quit (The Journey of A Million Miles)”
In 1993
He and his wife welcomed their First Son into the world!
In 1997
He and his wife welcomed their second son into the world!
In 2005
Founder, CEO and Chief Instructor of Hamilton Martial Arts Academy (HMA)
In 2008
Founder, CEO and Executive Director of The Bushido Open Martial Arts Tournament
In 2010
Published Original First Book: “Never Quit (The Journey of A Million Miles)”
In 2011
Created and launched his TWELVE Brand Family Timepiece. (This watch is now our Hamilton family heirloom.)
In 2016
Authored Second Book: “The Master Life Discipline, Focus, Self Defense and Power (10 Steps toward being your best… And how to live to tell about it!)
Hosted his National Martial Arts tournament in both West Coast and East Coast venues (to honor his Original Grand Master Sensei in his passing and celebration of life!)
In 2017 Onward
Continuous presentations and public speaking at various venues and served as inspirational leader for a large group of association members, including youth counseling and personal guidance.
In 2021
Narrated, recorded and produced his First Never Quit Audiobook. (33 Hour recording which was composed after (9) – 10 hour studio speaking sessions over the course of 2 months. (Finished project is 33 hours long!) Published on Audible.com.
When I was writing my first book in 1990, I would write up to 16 hours per daily session for an entire year. The only time I stopped each day was to watch the classic TV Series: “The Fugitive” starring David Janssen. It became a daily ritual. My fiance at the time found it inspiring.
Apparently, I am a “Dad Joke” enthusiast who will take every opportunity to fill in the blanks with a humorous alternate perspective.
I’m a Night Owl… Some of my best work is accomplished when the world around me is sleeping.
I tend to coin phrases for an entire cross-section of activities, and have especially created them for my sons and students. One especially popular phrase was after someone in my Adult Kickboxing Class tried to get sympathy from a fellow classmate when he sighed during a hard workout: “I’m Dying!” I overheard him and barked in my classic voice; “You can be dying, but don’t be dead!” The phrase seemed to resonate with everyone on the floor. The energy remained consistent after that!
“I was born at night, but it wasn’t last night!”
