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May72014

Posted in F4YL Crew

Brandon Kyle – fight choreographer / location scout

Having pursued entertainment and martial arts throughout his life, Brandon Kyle, born Brandon Kyle Umipeg, strives for high intensity and a well balanced life.  When he isn’t rolling around on a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mat or practicing his MMA skill set, he is likely spending time with his lovely wife Meryll and French Bulldog/self proclaimed son Tums.

This Vallejo, CA native also loves taking drives in his classic Mustang, his cherished car.  But cars aren’t his only ride of choice.  Put Brandon on a snowboard and he feels right at home!

An avid San Francisco 49ers fan, Brandon loves the thrill of sport.  As mentioned, he practices mixed martial arts and has competed in the ring many times, even having earned a championship belt.  His skills and drive have been of great benefit to Fight 4 Your Life.

When Brandon met Fight 4 Your Life director Bryan Bachar through online contact they quickly set up a meeting to discuss bringing  Brandon on board.  What was suppose to be a common meeting turned into a two hour talk fest.

 

“Brandon and I just clicked.  It was obvious we are on the same wave length and when you connect with someone like that it is simply a blessing.  I don’t know what we would have done without Brandon on this project.  He’s helped with fight choreography.  He’s acted.  And he’s been instrumental in locking in several key locations for us that there is no way we would have gotten without him.  I am honored to have him now as both a colleague and a friend.”  – Bryan Bachar

 

Look out for Brandon in Fight 4 Your Life, and be a friend and like him on Facebook!

 

– The one studios crew

May82014

Posted in F4YL Crew

Gary Shurley – casting / trainer / wardrobe

Gary Shurley is a man of many belts.  Founder, CEO, boxing and MMA guru, sales director, promoter and, yes, he is even a film lover and supporter!  Originally from the Bay Area, Gary’s background is Nicaraguan, Irish and Cherokee Native American.  He started in the fight game when he was 16 years old.

 

“I love anything to do with fighting including a good old brawl,” says Gary.

 

Gary has been coaching for 30 years and has acquired many nicknames, such as Coach, Doc and Ball Peen Gary.  He’s been running a boxing crew at Roseville PAL since 1995 while still maintaining his coaching obligations.  He elaborates on his thoughts on MMA and fighters,

 

“I love the MMA.  These guys are the best of the best.  I feel very connected to the fighters because we are a breed apart from the norm.  My dad once told me there are two kinds of people.  There are herd bound, which are the followers and the talkers, and then there’s the mustangs like us.  They don’t like rules and they take chances.  They’re not afraid to fight or bleed.”

 

Gary is not one to sit and relax.  He’s out hitting the streets and looking for action.  Here are a few words he has on this,

 

“I run a tough crew.  I love enjoying life with family and friends and meeting new people and I’m always willing to try something new.  I was also taught to never think you are better than anyone.  I don’t have much but I have my word and my integrity.”

 

The one studios crew has had the pleasure of experiencing Gary’s words to be truth.  He is an intense guy, sure.  And we like it!  But from his intensity things get done and so comes honesty and action.  He is a selfless type of person who is out to help others and asks little, if anything, in return.

Gary has given countless hours towards the Fight 4 Your Life cause to provide boxing training, props, costuming gear, actors and locations.  It is through Gary we were able to meet Tony “The Tiger” Lopez, who ended up being cast as Tony “The Tiger” Mercado, which is a key role in our humble project.  We can’t thank Gary, as well as his lovely wife Lorraine, enough for being committed to F4YL.  Without him on our team this project would have some troubled waters indeed!

As busy of a guy as he is, Gary has lots of avenues for contact.  But a few good one are…

BadgeVsBadge.com

His Facebook

MMA Video Productions’ Facebook

And be sure to look out for a special appearance by Gary in Fight 4 Your Life when you see the film!  Oh, wherever is he???

 

– The one studios crew