Lawrence is originally from Harlem, NY, and recently moved from Washington DC to Washington State, and now resides in Phoenix Arizona. He has been a personal trainer and Chinese martial artist for over twenty years. Lawrence was born and raised in New York city and developed a passion for fitness and martial arts as an outlet for himself and as a means for self-defense. Lawrence's passion for martial arts and fitness grew as he had opportunities to train with several of China's great Masters. The martial arts skills that Lawrence developed led to his qualification to compete in the first U.S.A. traditional WuShu team in Zhengzhou, China during the 2004 pre-Olympics games. Lawrence has created a name and a following for himself back on the East coast to Eastern Washington and now in Phoenix / Tempe for his knowledge and skills. His personal passion for physical fitness has motivated him to want to help others by pursuing a career in personal training. Lawrence has helped many individuals, including in the US military, to succeed in reaching their weight loss and personal goals. Over the years, Lawrence's clients have appreciated his genuine concern and ambitious drive, as well as his dedication to their training results. Lawrence is a member of the US Air National Guard Security Forces, and was recognized for his PT performance and leadership abilities during his military training.