Larry Martin

Larry Martin, a PADI Instructor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) enthusiast, grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of Kailua, Hawaii. His passion for the ocean began with his initial scuba certification, sparking a journey that led him to become a PADI Instructor. Larry thrives on teaching first-time divers, helping them overcome fears, and sharing the underwater world’s magic. An avid underwater photographer and videographer, he captures breathtaking moments from beneath the waves to inspire ocean conservation. When not diving, Larry is either exploring trails or sharpening his skills on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats.

• Certified PADI Instructor
• Dive content featured at the Thailand Dive Expo
• Avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and competitor
• Lived and dived across multiple countries worldwide
• Co-founder and CEO of SmarTummy LLC, developing a patented dynamic abdominal manikin
• BS and MS in Electrical Engineering (winner of the Alton B. Zerby and Carl T. Koerner Outstanding Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Award)