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Speaking & Events

One of my passions is telling stories! From being an educator for over 20 years I have discovered that I have whats eloquently called the 'Gift of the Gab' in England. When I teach I use stories to get across what I wish for my students to learn and I have been fortunate enough to speak about what I am passionate about on the TEDx platform, at many institutes of higher education and for non profits in Los Angeles, Pacific Northwest, Midwest and England. 

You can see some of my work that has been recorded and uploaded onto the world wide web below, plus a list of topics I am currently keenly interested in speaking about

Topics; 
  • Personal Empowerment
  • Movement & Health
  • Wellness
  • Play 
  • Creativity
  • Learning
  • Personal Safety 
  • Martial Arts Culture & Training

Past Engagements and Events; 
  • UCLA Martial Arts & Wellness Symposium 
    • ​C​ognitive Kali Workshop
  • Creative Sandbox Way - Play Podcast
  • Lakas Filipino Martial Arts - Podcast
  • Well Beyond Summit - The Power of Play
  • Exercise & The Brain Symposium
  • TEDxUCLA 2016 - Cognitive Kali
  • World of Martial Arts TV Interviews
  • UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative Symposium - Movement & The Mind
  • UCLA Newsroom - Neuroscience Research
  • PAC 12 Network - Gridiron Combatives, Training the UCLA Football Team 
  • LA Times - Training the UCLA Football Team
  • Movement Brooklyn Podcast - Cognitive Kali

Testimonials;

"I invited Paul to speak at HappyCity's W+ell Beyond Summit after seeing his TEDx talk on Cognitive Kali. At the Summit, his talk about the importance of play had people out of their seats, interacting, playing, and laughing. All this backed up by his incredible depth of knowledge around the neuroscience of play. Paul's unique background in martial arts and physical education, and his interest and studies in neuroplasticity combined with his natural ability to connect with and engage an audience created an incredible experience for our attendees." - Van Lai-DuMone (Corporate Trainer Specializing in Creative Thinking I Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator)

Visual Shownotes from Creative Sandbox Way Podcast; 
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"Knowing is not enough, you must apply. Willing is not enough you must do"       - Bruce Lee