"However, in order for change to really occur, the attitude of instant gratification, excel at all costs, needs to be addressed. In many respects the use of performance enhancing drugs is a cultural issue. If society placed a greater emphasis on doing things the right way, even if it takes longer, then there would be less motivation for athletes to use these substances."

I know you are the defensive tactics instructor for the Dallas police Academy. Do you any other work with law enforcement or the military?

"Yeah, I do. I got started by working with a friend who was a defensive tactics instructor for a police department in Florida; we totally revamped the rules of engagement for hand-to-hand combat in law enforcement in Florida. Also, I've worked with the Army, Marines, FBI, and Border Patrol in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Previously I've focused on working with the specialty units such as SWAT. However, now I'm working more the defensive tactics instructors of the various agencies."

Guy, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me and helping to make sense out of all the craziness going on in the MMA world right now.

For more information on Guy Mezger please visit www.guymezger.com

*This article was originally posted on Rangerup.com and has been reprinted with permission.