On May 21st, 1998, Aaron walked away from drugs and alcohol, meticulously tracking his life in a daytimer. This shift allowed him to create his day and habits, leading to great elationships, amazing places, and business success. In 2000, Aaron and his wife expanded their Boulder, Colorado, martial arts school to meet the needs of parents seeking help for their children. By 2009, they opened a Sober Home for teen boys, which became the most successful Adolescent Residential Treatment Center in the US, earning accolades like the "Top 100 Health Care Visionaries" award. Despite closing in 2021 due to fires, Aaron's impact continued.
Since 2005, he has been a staple at SR camps, teaching at the EWTC. Aaron now champions parents, schools, and martial arts instructors facing challenges with troubled children. His award-winning "Beyond Risk and Back" Master Class (2021) and the "Safe-Dojo" project earned him a spot in the 2022 Martial Arts Hall of Fame, symbolizing hope in adversity.