- Advanced Brown Belt Instructor in Krav Maga certified through E.K.M.F.
- McFarland is and avid jet-skier. In his free time he rides with Gotham Jetskiers an experienced group of riders based in New York City. They tour New York, New Jersey, and ride throughout the country. In July 2014 the group jet skied from Miami to Bimini located in the Bahamas. The trip was an adventure of a life time.
- McFarland was a member of Luther College's Cathedral Choir. This ensemble consists of a group of gifted auditioned musicians. Christmas at Luther College is featured on PBS.
- KirkRyan McFarland graduated, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science from California University of Pennsylvania and Highest Honors with a Master's of Science focusing on Sport Psychology and Rehab Science from CALU's advanced National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) partnership school. Additionally he was accepted into the very competitive CALU D.H.Sc (Doctor of Health Science) class of 2021. Although honored McFarland is focusing on other incredible opportunities.
- Skydiver.
- Favorite hiking location on the East Coast is the Mohonk Preserve located in Gardine, New York. This location is stunning similar to a European utopia. The Mohonk Mountain House is a separate property and resort that adjoins the preserve. This unique location provides ideal hiking and scenery that compliments the journey.
- Worked for Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister Co.
- National History Day Group Winner 1st Place New York City.
- Was featured on Jimmy Fallon for the first Jersey Shore Skit.
- Worked in a sports medicine capacity with a variety of different patients in the rehabilitation stages of physical therapy. This entails strength training, developing treatment plans, documenting the progress, and modifying specific treatments.
- Current AED and CPR certifications.
- Certified in Massage Therapy through The Center for Massage Therapy school located in Rochester, Minnesota.
- NRA Member. Firearms Collector. Current Valid Concealed Carry License. The 1911 is his favorite pistol chambered in .45 ACP.
- The New York Giants are his favorite football team. In 2012 McFarland attended the Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana. He drove from New York to watch history occur.
- In College McFarland worked evenings as a NightClub Bouncer.
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Law Enforcement Training.
- Studies Judo, Muay Thai, and Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
- Motorcycle Enthusiast. McFarland has a Valid Motor License. He has owned a variety of street bikes throughout the years. His favorites were a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 900, 2005 Suzuki GSXR 750, 1983 Kawasaki GPZ 750, and a BMW R1100S.
- Has two dogs. Prince Cody Alexander a 110 pound male Labrador Retriever and Cooper William a male 75 pound German Shepherd Pitbull.
- Ezra Jack Keats Award Winner. Book was displayed at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
- Professional Trainer: Worked at the New York Sports Club (NYSC) in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn know as the Brooklyn Belt Club. Focused expertise were Strength Training, Weight Loss, Boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts.
- Loves German Cars, Cadillac's, and Land Rovers.
- Loves adventure sports including Parasailing, Bungee jumping, Snorkeling, Swimming with Sharks, Whitewater rafting, and Cliff Jumping.
- McFarland's family is friends with Steve Augeri the American Rock Singer from Journey.
- Valid Utah Non Resident Concealed Carry Permit.
- In January 2016 McFarland started working with WBFF Pro Eillen Vent and utilizing the 1st Phorm Supplement line. He aims to become a sponsored athlete over the course of the next year.
- Featured in the Ronny Morris music video I'll Survive.
- In April 2016 McFarland accepted the position as a Legionnaire Brand Ambassador for 1st Phorm Supplements under the name Perfect Body Health.
- McFarland joined director Gregory Van Voorhis and writer Nicole Van Voorhis once again after working on Four Corners Road in 2012. In July, 2016 McFarland became an Executive Producer on the Horror film "Cry Baby" filming in the Tri-state area.
- Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- McFarland attended Columbia University through the School of Professional Studies focusing on the Sports Industries Essentials Program.
- Certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Holds certifications in the following specializations. Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist (MMACS), Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS) , Women's Fitness Specialist (WFS), Youth Exercise Specialist (YES) Group Personal Training Specialist (GPTS), Mental Toughness (MT), Weight Loss Specialist (WLS), Golf Fitness Specialist (GFS), Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), and Virtual Coaching Specialist (VCS).
- Cornell University: Plant Based Nutrition Certificate 2018-2019.
- McFarland attends MN Acting Studio in NYC.
- McFarland was the casting director for Rob Ciano's feature film Shimmer in Fall 2019.
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