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He emphasizes that fighters must embrace difficult challenges—training with high-level wrestlers, drilling fundamentals, and continuously improving—integral to true development. Burns himself hopes to someday coach, though he recognizes the full-time dedication required and the importance of aligning with motivated, respectful students.
Looking to the Future: Retirement and Beyond
When contemplating retirement, Burns affirms his goal of ensuring his children are set for life before stepping away. He envisions a post-fighting career centered on teaching, writing, or spreading his philosophy, especially through his upcoming "Street Survival Series," which promises to share hard-earned wisdom from his life and fighting experience.