Darren Ryo Kawamura

Hi My name is Darren Ryo Kawamura,

I am a writer, martial artist, and someone who knows how to adapt to any environment. Life has thrown a lot at me, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that discipline and resilience can get you through anything. I’ve spent years pushing myself—whether it was in Jiu-Jitsu, traveling the world to train at different tennis academies, writing a book that forced me to be brutally honest with myself, or figuring out how to move forward when things didn’t go as planned.

I’m not the type to shy away from hard work. I take pride in showing up, learning quickly, and doing whatever needs to be done. I love working with people and know how to stay calm under pressure. My travels have given me a deep appreciation for different cultures, teaching me how to connect with people from all walks of life. I’m especially drawn to restaurant work because of the energy, teamwork, and challenge of making every customer’s experience a good one. With training, I know I could thrive in that environment. But more than anything, I’m open to any job that lets me put my discipline to use, work with a team, and grow.

I don’t believe in half-efforts. Whatever I do, I give it everything I’ve got. I don’t just want a job—I want to contribute, learn,meet new people and prove that I can handle whatever comes my way.