Michael De La Pava founder of The Battle Axe. “Where Strength is Everything” and “Strong As F*ck” banners hang on the walls of many gyms and garages across the world.

MDLP born of West Kendal, starting martial arts at the age of 14, graduated from Penn State with a Psychology Major, trained Muay Thai with 6 amateur fights, Rugby player for the Miami Tridents for 2 1/2 seasons, Powerlifting, former Florida’s Strongest at 231, and placing 15th Nationally.

Today, MDLP wields his experience as a Coach, Mentor and Leader inside and out of the walls of the Battle Axe Gym.