I still treasure this issue, which I first bought as a kid when it hit the newsstands. I was always drawn to the beautiful covers from this series drawn by the legendary Neal Adams.

Magazines and comics like this, combined with my weekly dose of Kung Fu and Black Exploitation films at Washington DC and NYC's Grindhouse theaters, fueled my childhood dreams of becoming a martial artist and creating heart-pumping fight scenes.

Those early inspirations led me to earn black belts in Tang Soo Do and Japanese Jujitsu. Later, I worked as a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and 2nd unit director, collaborating with legends like Jet Li, Tsui Hark, Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Yuen Cheung Yen, Roger Corman, and David Carradine.

My journey proves that imagination, willpower, and a willingness to chase the impossible can take you to unimaginable heights. Follow your bliss in life, everyone!