Monthly Archives: May 2014

May82014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Jabari Timmons

Jabari Timmons, aka KidWow, began dancing at the young age of 6 years old.  He has been trained in contemporary, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, krump, popping, locking, break dance, Tahitian and ballet at Studio T Urban Dance Academy and The Greathouse of Dance.  Just a couple of Jabari’s accomplishments include dancing in Carnival in Los Angeles and performing with recording artist Zendaya Coleman from the Disney channel show “Shake It Up”.

KidWow is constantly on the move, learning and pushing himself to new heights.  But he doesn’t just limit himself to himself.  Jabari gives back to his dance community by sharing his knowledge of dance in the Sacramento area, teaching at schools such as Antelope High, Del Oro High, Woodcreek High and more.  He also teaches at Brandon ‘Knowbody’ Greathouse’s The Greathouse of Dance, where he participates in several of the dance school’s competitive dance teams as well.

Jabari’s rhythmic contributions to Fight 4 Your Life are very much appreciated.  His moves are sure to light up any screen!  We thank Jabari for his hard work and look forward to more collaborations in the future.  He’s a diligent and talented artist with a bright road ahead.

Jabari is on Facebook and Twitter!

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

May82014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Zeke Johnston

Gerald “Zeke” Johnston was born July 23, 1978, having grown to a height of 6’4″ and weighing in at 245 lbs.  Sound like a ring announcer’s description?  Well, that would make sense!

Zeke is an amateur heavy weight MMA fighter and boxer.  With only two years training he has worked his way to fighting California ‘s best fighters.  With a background of college football and semi pro basketball, Zeke has always been involved in sports.  He coaches basketball to young kids in the greater Sacramento area, but most of all loves coaching and being with his son Jordan, who was seen on set with Zeke throughout his shoots for Fight 4 Your Life.

Zeke also enjoys comedy and inspires to one day try stand-up.  Every member of the one studios crew can vouch for Mr. Johnston’s hilarious, over-the-top antics on set.  So, we’re more than sure some stand-up would do him good!  Thanks for all the hard work, and all the laughs, big Zeke!

 Check Zeke out on Facebook!
 
 
– The one studios crew

 

 

May92014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Eliot Kelly

Eliot Kelly is the head instructor at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  He started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while he was teaching English and coaching wrestling in Japan.  During his stay in Japan, he was fortunate enough to live in a community where many Brazilians lived and quickly became involved with their culture and sports.  Although his training took place in Japan, he experienced complete immersion in Jiu-Jitsu training while surrounded by the Brazilian community.  Eliot explains,

 

“I wanted to learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu because I heard of people doing it well into their 50’s and even 60’s.  I finally found something I could do that wasn’t just lifting weights, hitting a ball, or chasing a ball.” 

 

Eliot earned his brown belt in Japan from Michel and Marcio Miyashita, instructors under 5th degree black belt Master Barbosa.  After moving back to the United States from Japan he trained with Andre Glodzinski for almost 2 years until the closing of the first Sacramento gym.  Eliot is currently training with World Champion Professor Marcos Torregrosa.

 

“I wish to teach the Jiu-Jitsu technique and skills I know while emphasizing some of the fun and  unique cultural elements I have experienced in my training.  Please ask me about my experiences, I would love to share them with anyone!”  – Eliot Kelly

 

Prior to his experiences in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Eliot was a Division 1 Wrestler at UC Davis under the legendary coaching of Lennie Zalesky and Mark Munoz.  At UCD he became a two time Pac-10 place winner, Open Freestyle State Champion and earned medals at many other College Open tournaments.  Eliot has wrestled and beaten some cream-of-the-crop wrestlers from BIG 10 and BIG 12 schools, including the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa University, Oklahoma State and Oregon State.  He also has experience working as a counselor at a few of the toughest, most renowned wrestling camps in the nation, including J Robinson’s Intensive Wrestling Camp, Camp of Champs Ironman Training Camp, The Eternal Warrior Wrestling Camp and West Coast Wrestling Camps.

Eliot graduated from UC Davis in 2007 with a double major in Japanese and East Asian Studies and a minor in Education.  His Japanese knowledge has come in handy during his journeys to Japan, where he has had a unique coaching experience.  He worked with the freestyle clubs in Shiga Prefecture alongside former Olympians and National Champions, and at Ritsumeikan University alongside a 2 time Olympian.

 

After returning from Japan, back to the Sacramento area, he arrived again at UC Davis to help the team as an Assistant Coach and to train in order to make the Freestyle national team, for which he competed in the Dave Schultz Memorial and Asics Nationals.  Unfortunately, in 2010 the UCD Wrestling team was cut from UCD Athletics.  But Eliot is looking to stay involved in wrestling as he continues to develop the Jiu-Jitsu program in El Dorado Hills.

It was through wrestling Eliot met his longtime friend, creator of Fight 4 Your Life, Bryan Bachar, with B being one of his teammates at UCD.  B says a few words about his friend,

 

“You can’t ask for a better person to know than El Dog.  He’s a genuinely good human being.  And it makes me a better person just to know him.  Like everyone in his life I’m sure, I’m very proud of the man he has become and continues to strive to be.”

 

Eliot has been a supporter of Mr. Bachar’s creative endeavors since college, having helped out regularly as an extra hand, or, more recently, having provided his dojo as a location for F4YL.  In fact, Eliot has a small role in the film as well!  Keep an eye out for him.

And please be sure to check out his business site for his Jui-Jitsu school El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  What a great place!  You can find out more about Eliot and his business on:

Google+

Facebook

Twitter

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

May152014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Jared Fong

Jared has had an interest in the creative arts for as long as he can remember.  Here are a few words from him directly:

 

“I’ve always been interested in creation, and since I enjoy movies and games, my interest spread into those two genres.  I took to screenwriting, game design, programming, and 3D modeling, and as I fiddled with those, I wanted to learn more about the production aspect of film.”

 

When Jared saw an ad for needed actors and crew for a project called Fight 4 Your Life, he jumped at the chance to be a part of the project.  Not only did the ambitious Jared come on board as an actor, but also as a much needed crew member.  He has been a dedicated and valued team member, making the haul from Fremont, CA to the Sacramento area for his required shoots, rehearsals, meetings and other F4YL oriented events.

When we told Jared we would like him to be a part of Fight 4 Your Life, he is remembered to have said:

 

“It’s going to be quite exciting to actually be a part of this film and learning the process of making it.”

 

Well, it’s been quite exciting having you be a part of it, Jared.  Thank you for all of your commitment and positivity!  Good things are in store for you friend.  You’re a natural!  And you takes hits like a champ!

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

May102014

Posted in F4YL Cast

DeMarco Davis

DeMarco Davis is on the high rise acting list.  Constantly on the grind, he has recently moved down to Los Angeles from the Sacramento, CA area to further pursue his craft.  You can see him in such film titles as Inner City Snow, I’m in Love with a Church Girl and Buster Jones: The Movie.  He’s also acted in episodes of I Almost Got Away with It, House of Lies and A&E’s Cold Case Files, which was the “Jaycee lee Dugard Case” episode.

This dedicated artist spent four years in military active duty before deciding to make acting his career.  His college education in telecommunication engineering carried over into the military, where he used such skills during his one year tour in Bosnia.  The armed forces were a great experience for DeMarco.  The discipline and character they help build are attributes easily transferable into any area in life.  The entertainment industry is no exception.

DeMarco was one of the first auditions we had for Fight 4 Your Life.  The one studios crew could immediately tell his professionalism and skill.  And we knew we needed him on board.  Director Bryan Bachar says more on Mr. Davis,

 

“DeMarco is the type of guy you can plainly see is a professional at what he does.  He’s not doing this part time or as a trial type of thing.  You can see it in his eyes his passion for acting.  He’s hungry.  And it is a pleasure to have him on Fight 4 Your Life.  He brings more to this production.  He makes directing simple.  I hope to work more with him in the future and provide him with even more challenging roles.  I’m sure he can appreciate a challenge, as any true actor would.”

 

Look for DeMarco in a key role in Fight 4 Your Life.  You can’t miss him!  And check him out on IMDb, Facebook and Twitter.  His new flick Bullets Blades and Blood, which also has our very own Tony “The Tiger” Lopez in it, is coming out soon too!

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

May292014

Posted in F4YL Character Descriptions

The Bums

The Bums

The Bums

There are those persons that genuinely are good people, but have just had a rough time of life.  The short end of the stick has been chosen by them on one too many occasions.  You pass them on the streets everyday.  Down on their luck, mentally and emotionally broken, addiction-ridden….there are often immensely sad tales that are connected to their lives.

And then there are those persons that bring such a life onto themselves, those that welcome and relish in a lifestyle filled with unruly behavior and darkness.  They take what they want when they want and have no regard for human decency, human compassion….human life.

 

Enter the bums…

 

How they fell from grace is unknown.  But one thing is certain, these two men have no good left in them.  Greed has taken control, twisting their moral compasses and feeding their selfish desires.  This psychotic duo mean only to harm Fleet during his night’s quest.

 

Will he escape them?