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When John Stull was released from prison six years ago, he could have moved away to start anew, leaving Columbia where he was an all-state defensive end at Rock Bridge High School and an heir-apparent to the growing roster of NFL prospects on the University of Missouri defensive line.

Instead, Stull, 29, came home. He severed ties with the connections and habits that led him down a path of drugs and crime, determined that those days were behind him. On Monday, his MKT Fitness gym officially opens inside the Missouri Athletic Center at 2900 Forum Blvd. Hes the owner and head coach.

I recognized that I had hurt a lot of people in the community by the decisions I was making, Stull said. He credited coaches and others in Columbia who helped him escape poverty and become a solid student and an elite football player.

I kind of squandered all of that, he said. Stull wanted to stay in Columbia and make amends for what I had done, to leave more of a lasting legacy of positivity that can help people for a long time.

He also credits media coverage of his post-crime life for reframing his story from one that was once headlined with news of assault, drunk driving, selling drugs and burglary.

Now when someone Googles my name, all the trash isnt the first thing they see, he said. Its rare to come out of the situation I did, but its possible, for sure.

Stull knows there are others in the community who need to know you can get past that and not be judged by what you did, but judged by who you are. The transformation that he wants to help facilitate comes through CrossFit-style training that builds strength, endurance and overall fitness.

Stull said his gym will use cutting-edge fitness science and methods to help others reach their fitness goals more quickly in an inviting, supportive way.

He is a certified CrossFit trainer, with additional certification in nutrition and strength and conditioning. He also judges competitive CrossFit events.

MKT Fitness will offer a variety of fitness programs, along with bootcamps and gymnastics.

Stull also is ready to share his own story of redemption to validate his hard work and motivate others.

Its really awesome and humbling to see it all come to fruition now, he said. Im actually opening my own business. Its all really exciting.

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GRAND OPENING: MKT Fitness - Columbia Daily Tribune

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