Never Quit: (The Journey of a Million Miles)

Born in New Brunswick, and raised in nearby Somerset, New Jersey, Roger Bush Hamilton’s early life was beset with misfortune following serious illness and the loss of his father in a terrible deep sea fishing accident. In spite of challenge and trial, he was able to overcome many obstacles on his amazing journey to manhood. His story reflects the indomitable spirit of the inventor, the pioneer, and the go-getter who just will not be denied. The proverbial ＂Never Quit＂ spirit in Roger allowed him to prosper and grow into a champion athlete, a seasoned business executive, a highly respected Martial Arts Instructor and successful entrepreneur. His showmanship and finely tuned public speaking skills also helped him to become a top-notch event promoter. Roger has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has been employed with some of the top Fortune 500 companies in The United States. Most recently, he was featured in Essence Magazine (June 2010 Issue) for the celebration of Fatherhood; in honor of his dedication to his family. Currently a 6th Degree Master Black Belt in the Martial Arts; he has been active in this endeavor for the past 35 years continually. Even at 54 years young, he is still a champion tournament competitor. He serves as the CEO and Chief Instructor of Hamilton Martial Arts Academy, LLC (also known as HMA) in Brentwood, California. His two teenage sons are both 10 year Martial Arts students and instructors at HMA. His highly touted 2011 Martial Arts Tournament Event (The Bushido Open) is in its fourth year of success in Northern California. Along with his wife Valrina, the Hamilton family lives in Antioch, California where both sons attend High School and Junior High School in the Antioch Public School System.