About
Welcome to my personal blog! As one of our founding directors, I’d like to welcome you to RMAX International - a global peak performance community of teachers and students daring to “know, grow and flow” in our lives, individually and collectively. Our namesake reflects our mission:
“Surpassing ouRMAXimum Potential Together.”
The RMAX mission evolved from my own personal development. As a child, I was burdened by physical and learning disabilities. In order to overcome those disabilities, I sought out mentors in alternative health education, forming the earliest incarnation of my “team” - a personal empowerment university, if you will, who helped me reframe my negative circumstances into positive opportunities, and transform my liabilities into talents. Without the aid of these critical allies, I would surely not have overcome my childhood obstacles, and without the very tall and broad shoulders I stand upon, I would never have tasted the incredible accomplishments with which I’ve been graced.
Having the honor of training some of the world’s greatest warriors, such as the Italian bodyguards to the Prime Minister, Israeli counter-terrorism and secret service, Russian special forces and special police units, Ultimate Fighting Championship winners, and NHL, NFL, and MLB athletes, I leveraged my achievements in martial art, fitness and public speaking, and combed the world to recruit a tightly knit team of maverick minds, cavalier spirits and savage athletes. I sought out those who embraced my radical “team” concept. Enlisting their aid, we officially formed the RMAX International Faculty and Coaching Staff with the singular intent of reproducing the positive impact we have each experienced in our individual lives by helping others, like you, develop inner circles of success advocacy, so that you may unlock your physical, mental and emotional abundance.
Over 14 years of growth, RMAX has attracted an ever-increasing number of people from all walks of life and 68 countries around the world. Each day, we co-create this community of “give support - get support” where all members actively participate in our collective evolution and individual empowerment, led by our health-first fitness flagship: The Circular Strength Training® System. RMAX International evolved from this tribal “give and let give” mentality. I hope you’ll join us and become a part of something truly dear to my heart.
You see, from childhood I faced visual, physical and mental “defects” which led teachers to believe I was “unlikely to succeed” at anything. And despite how difficult those years were for me, those very “defects” became a blessing which allowed me to experience the world in a powerfully unique way.
I couldn’t take for granted what came naturally to others; every remedial “baby step” mattered, with no room for error. It was a very bumpy journey with many pitfalls and setbacks, but I refused to give up.
To make a long story short, my so-called “defects” led me to study around the world with masters of alternative health methods. I used that knowledge to transform myself into a multiple-sport international martial art champion, multiple hall of fame inductee, award-winning author and acclaimed public speaker for MENSA International, Wingate Institute, Equinox Corporate, LOTAR Counter-Terrorism School, FitLife, Australian Fitness Conference, Western Washington, Lake Forest, Dickinson, Penn State and Tel Aviv Universities, National Strength Conditioning Association, Canadian Personal Trainers Network, Arnold Schwarzenegger Fitness Classic and Active Aging Festival, National Law Enforcement and Security Institute, International Youth Conditioning Association.
Although that may sound impressive, the exciting part of the story for me is…, even though I was branded as “unlikely to succeed”, I became a leader in helping others achieve greatness in their lives. I know what it’s like to overcome severe mental, physical, and financial hurdles. I promise to prove to you that:
Your genius is the polarity of your problems. Fear is excitement; sorrow = compassion; laziness = patience; anger = action. Look at your obstacles: they’re your opportunities inside-out. Feel your weaknesses: they’re your strengths backward. Whenever trouble comes, smile knowingly, or fake the smile, and trust that whatever you encounter is there exclusively to ensure your growth and conspire to your success.
If I can achieve what I have, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t too!
Through my discovery process, I inadvertently pioneered the field of “Mobility” to prevent accelerated aging of joints and to give others – even those with similarly challenging genetics - access to the mastery that sport scientists call “flow.”
I’ve only recently come to “own my story”. It took time to become comfortable with how my struggles have inspired millions with a message of hope. But my story has also given me the privilege of sharing the crown jewel of my programs - The Circular Strength Training® System - in 68 countries from Australia to Zimbabwe!
At this point I realize that I’m supposed to toot my own horn, to tell you how wonderful I am, but I’m more interested in helping you to get on your own path towards personal mastery. Those interested in my personal story can learn more about me by reading my biography by taking a look at the array of peak performance products that I have in store for you.
So please, make yourself at home, and feel free to take a look around. If you’re like most people who come here for the first time, you might be wondering how to get started. I often suggest beginning with my Intu-Flow® Mobility System (and getting your free pair of Clubbells included in the package) or by becoming a member of my “inner circle” of private students - Scott Sonnon Core Cadre, wherein I have TONS OF FREE GOODIES to give you - including FREE subscription to the longest-running and largest fitness ezine on the net!
My deepest gratitude for stopping by! I look forward to when our paths cross again.
yours in flow…
Scott Sonnon
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