Todd Bernier is a financial executive in Chicago studying martial arts under Fred Degerberg at his academy. Degerberg grew up inspired by fighters like Bruce Lee and focused on combining techniques from diverse martial arts into his own style. His style emphasizes boxing, striking with hands and legs, and grappling arts like wrestling and judo. He has also incorporated over 300 fighting disciplines, particularly Filipino martial arts and self-defense styles, into the unique style he now teaches.