As a child he had gut wrenching anxiety and knew first hand what it feels like to feel constrained by life.
He runs a successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Academy in Florida where he infuses personal development into martial arts training for his students. He trains with 8-time world champion and IBJJF Hall of Fame Inductee, Robson Moura. Wallace has metaled at the Florida State Championships and has trained multiple MMA and Muay Thai Kickboxing Fighters.
After working for 25 years as a heavy equipment operator, Foreman and Project manager. Wallace realized there was more to life than playing it safe and living life below one’s potential. He started training and eventually teaching Martial Arts to inspire people struggling with low self-esteem to become influential leaders.
Wallace’s passion for protecting and inspiring others crosses over into his work in a specialized unit of Environment Law Enforcement Officer, protecting the environment for the future.
His work has been recognized by government agencies and covered my multiple news outlets in Florida.
He has spoken to thousands of middle, high school and college students and is an award-winning speaker.
He is the Author of Beyond Yesterday and his new release Unleash The Leader Within, Achieve your true potential, that inspired his signature talk.
He continues to live in DeLand , Fl. with his wife LeeAnn and dog Katie. He would like to partner with you to provide Keynote Presentations, workshops and Breakout sessions focused on Leadership, confidence, and assertive self-talk.