I lived a couple places when in Boston. I lived in Southie for a long time, lived up on Packard's Corner for awhile, and before I left the city I lived in a condo in Kenmore Square. I grew up on the North Shore. No military... Although I commend and respect service immensely. As for training, there's about 5 years Filipino Pekiti Tirsia Kali (as well as some other families of Kali and Eskrima) and Indonesian Mande Muda Pencak Silat. Also got a smattering of Mae Mai Muay Thai, Krabi Krabong, and Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. I've also spent time doing IDPA and other defensive firearms training... stuffs, haha, but I mostly work unarmed; that is, without firearms. Personal preference. I'm an avid shooter, and I really do enjoy it, but with work, I just prefer to carry alternatives.