I began training in martial arts at the age of 6. I initially studied Tae Kwon Do under my father, who had learned the art while stationed in Korea. I later began formal training in Moo Duk Kwan under the tutelage of GM Lynn Jackson. A few years later I began training in Judo under the legendary Shihan Nakamura , who had begun teaching judo classes out of the Moo Duk Kwan Academy. I was a very active competitor in karate and judo throughout the 70’s and 80’s, listed as a top ten competitor by several karate and other martial arts magazines of that era. I have continued to both teach and be a student of the martial arts for over 30yrs. I have had the opportunity throughout my 22yrs of military service to travel, and be trained in various martial arts by several instructors. I have trained with such notable instructors as Joe Lewis and Bill Wallace (kickboxing), Hwang Kee (Tang Soo Do), Renzo and Carlson Gracie Jr. ( BJJ), Michael Depasquale Jr. (Jujitsu), David Durch (Jeet Kune Do), Algene Carualia (Kajukempo and Judo), Brooks Miller (Muay Thai), Eberhard Keislich ( Judo), and George Anderson (Karate). I am presently a student of Yudo/Judo under Professor Larry Beard and continue training in BJJ and Sambo under Jason Keaton.
3rd Dan Moo Duk Kwan-TKD
3rd Dan Tang Soo Do
3rd Dan Karate-Do
2nd Dan Jujitsu
1st Dan Judo
1st Dan Hapkido
USJA Nage No Kata Certification
1st Dan- Marine Corp. Martial Arts Program
Blue Belt- Brazilian Jiu jitsu
Brown Belt –Sambo
Level 2 Modern Army Combatives Trainer Cert.
Depasquale Combat Jujitsu- Level 1 Instructor
Jeet Kune Do- Instructor Cert.
Non-lethal Defensive Tactics/Restraint- Instructor Cert.