From Rage Monster to Intentional Leader: Why I’m Teaching Vision Training at the Gym
Most of you know me as the Krav Maga guy. The intense one. The guy who yells (lovingly) and pushes people past their limits.
What you might not know is that for a long time, I was operating from pure survival mode. I lived off intensity. I thought that was strength.
But the truth? I was burning out.
I wasn’t just reacting on the mat—I was reacting in my life. Relationships were strained. I wasn’t showing up the way I wanted to as a business owner, as a man, or—most importantly—as a dad to my son, Bodhi.
Enter: Inner Matrix Systems
At one of my lowest points, I got introduced to a system called Inner Matrix Systems. I started training with them and eventually became a Certified IMS Trainer. The experience flipped a switch in me.
This wasn’t about softening. It was about getting clear. About mastering my emotional responses, my thoughts, and my habits. It gave me the tools to focus my intensity instead of letting it control me.
And it helped me become the kind of man—and father—I actually wanted to be.
Now, I’m bringing that same training to my students.
Introducing: The Power of Vision
Starting this Thursday night, I’m leading a 12-week Power Series at the gym called Power of Vision.
This isn’t a lecture series. It’s a guided training for your mind and emotions. The stuff that drives everything else—your relationships, career, health, goals, and yes… even your Krav game.
We’ll cover:
What “Vision” really is—and why most people misunderstand it
The three key components: Being, Doing, and Having
How to set a vision that fuels real change
How to stay motivated and recalibrate when life throws you off
Tools to create results with consistency, not just bursts of intensity
This is the same process I use daily to lead this gym, parent with presence, and stay grounded through chaos.
Class Details:
🗓 Dates: Thursdays, May 22 – August 7
🕗 Time: 8:05 – 9:05 PM
📍 Location: Steve Woolridge’s Krav Maga & Fitness Center – 6242 Merriam Drive, Merriam, KS
💵 Price: $497 total for the full 12-week series
🧠 Includes: Full access to supporting materials via the Inner Matrix Systems app and website
🎟️ Register here: Save Your Seat
⚠️ Only 8 seats left. I’m keeping this small on purpose so everyone gets individual support. If this speaks to you, don’t wait.
Final Thought
If you’ve ever felt like life is running you—instead of the other way around—this training is for you. Whether you’re trying to level up your mindset, shift old patterns, or just stop reacting to the same stressors over and over again… I promise you’ll walk away with real tools and real transformation.
This work changed my life.
Now I want to help you change yours.
See you Thursday?
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Steve Woolridge
Owner & Instructor
Steve Woolridge’s Krav Maga & Fitness Center
Certified IMS Trainer
…and Bodhi’s dad