Martial Arts training
began in mid-nineteen seventy with Tae Kwon Do and Modern Arnis
followed by training in American Tang Soo Do with International Champion Harold Gross and subsequently with Grand Master Dennis
Ichikawa. Then trained in JuJitsu and NinJitsu with Professor L.L. Cary. After becoming a Black Belt in Tang Soo Do served
as Chief Instructor for Mr. Gross until his retirement and currently the Chief Instructor in Nevada for the American Tang
Soo Do Alliance headed by Grand Master Ichikawa.
Education
- Currently holds a Master Degree in American Tang Soo Do under Grand Master Ichikawa; also ranked 3rd Degree
Black Belt in Danzan Ryu JuJitsu and 3rd Degree Black Belt in NinJitsu under Professor L.L. Cary. Trained in Close Quarters
Combat and Philippine Stick Fighting. Educated in the healing practices of Japanese first aid and Chinese acupressure.
Competition
- Wins include numerous Grand Champion, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the categories of fighting, forms, and weapons.
Also serves as an appointed official for the USA Sport JuJitsu Team and Assistant Coach for Dog Soldier Fight Team.
Affiliations - American Tang Soo Do Alliance
(ATSDA), USA JuJitsu & Martial Arts Federation, American Teachers Association of the Martial Arts (ATAMA), Northern Nevada
Alliance of Martial Artists (NNAMA) and the World Council of JuJitsu Organizations (WCJJO).
