Aaron Morris
Aaron Morris: A Life of Learning, Teaching, and Human Connection
By Peter Liciaga
Sometimes a simple conversation opens the door to a new friendship.
On October 21, I met Aaron Morris at Martial Arts Supermarket. We began talking about my book, Living Strong Through Martial Arts, and Aaron shared that he’s writing a book of his own.
Before long, we were talking about the human side of martial arts—the lessons we carry into our relationships, our work, and the way we move through life.
That connection inspired me to learn more about his journey and introduce him here through a Living Strong Spotlight.
More Than Twenty Years of Teaching
Aaron is the owner of World Class Martial Arts, serving children, teens, and adults in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. With locations in Holmes and Boothwyn, the school has provided martial arts education for more than twenty years.
Its programs include Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and introductory classes for young children. Across those programs, the school emphasizes confidence, discipline, fitness, focus, and growth on and off the mats.
Aaron holds a fifth-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and a third-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is also a co-founder of Team Choke Lab, and his competitive taekwondo background includes national achievements and participation on the AAU U.S. team.
Those accomplishments represent years of practice and commitment. Meeting him gave me an opportunity to connect with the person behind that experience.
A Builder Beyond the Mats
Aaron’s professional journey also reaches into technology, entrepreneurship, and helping others develop their ideas.
His published biography describes starting a computer consulting business at age twenty, serving clients in Southern New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Delaware. He later co-founded a real estate appointment scheduling call center, working on its technology, systems, and customer experience.
His background also includes real estate and investment work. Through his personal website, he offers business consulting, startup guidance, life coaching, and public speaking.
That range of experience gives us plenty to talk about: building a business, navigating change, working with people, and continuing to learn as life unfolds.
The Conversation That Connected Us
What I appreciated most about meeting Aaron was how naturally our conversation moved toward being human.
We were two martial artists talking about books, experience, and what we’ve learned along the way. We found common ground in looking at martial arts as a practice that reaches into everyday life.
For me, that is at the heart of living strong: becoming more aware, making thoughtful choices, caring for others, and remaining willing to grow.
I look forward to learning more about how Aaron expresses those ideas through his teaching and writing.
A Conversation I Hope to Continue
I hope to welcome Aaron onto my BJJ for Old Men podcast.
One subject I would love to explore together is how we stay safe and smart on the mats in this season of our lives.
How do we adapt our training as our bodies change? How do we communicate with our partners, make thoughtful decisions, and create room for continued progress?
These are meaningful conversations for those of us who want to keep practicing, keep learning, and enjoy the relationships that bring us back to the mats.
Aaron brings his own experience and perspective to those questions. I would welcome the chance to sit down, listen, and share that conversation with our community.
Connect With Aaron
Holmes:
2133 MacDade Boulevard
Holmes, PA 19043
Boothwyn:
812 Conchester Highway
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Website: https://wcma-usa.com/
Business consulting, coaching, and speaking:
https://aaroncmorris.com/
Aaron, I’m grateful our paths crossed. Thank you for the conversation and the beginning of a new friendship.
The strength of a community lives in its people.
Behind every local business is a human story worth knowing.
