Riki has been practising advanced bodyweight movement, yoga and mixed martial arts since 1992, more recently specialising in Calisthenics since 2012. He currently holds a Guinness World Record on olympic rings which was achieved in 2019. After being awarded a Batchelors degree in Biology from the University of London in 2009, he went on to further qualify as a sports therapist and biomechanics/strength conditioning specialist.

Through his movement school Calisthenics Pro, Riki has qualified over 1000 fitness professionals and therapists with accredited certifications, whilst he coaches world class champions and athletes across the world in a variety of skills including biomechanics, mobility, injury recovery and strength. He also works alongside medical professionals to rehabilitate structural injuries such as herniated discs and broken limbs.

Having been recognised by the mainstream media/press, the fitness industry and his peers as being one of the top global sports coaches by Men’s Health, Huffington Post, The Guardian, Men’s Fitness, Coach magazine and more. He has travelled the world judging calisthenics competitions in multiple countries and has worked on a variety of projects and media productions with associations, fitness venues and brands including Under Armour, adidas, Reebok and more.