Kenny Sills was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended South East Missouri State University where he studied Creative Writing as well as Philosophy and Theology. During his free time in college he began studying martial arts. After graduation, Kenny relocated to Houston, Texas where he spent five years furthering his martial arts education. In 1999 while on a family vacation to Disney World in Florida, he met his future wife Syndi, and moved back to St. Louis. Once again back home, he became a martial arts instructor to children and young adults with both physical and mental disabilities. Today Kenny is the owner of Ohana Martial Arts studio, which is located in St. Charles, MO. where he is "Sifu" (teacher) to individuals with and without disabilities.