Duriel Richards started training in Lotus Self-Defense at Georgia State University under Dr. Michael Weeks in 2005.  After graduating with a degree in finance, Duriel continued training and also took up boxing and weight lifting in his spare time.

In January 2010, Duriel returned to the university to get a degree in actuary science.  He tested for black belt on July 17, 2010.

This picture shows Duriel executing a strike.