June of 1968 began formal martial arts training in Greensboro, North Carolina at the age of 11. Dedicated over 39 years to the martial arts and his accomplishments include:

5th Degree Blackbelt in Atemi Ryu Jujitsu
4th Degree Blackbelt in Sanuces Ryu Jujitsu
3rd Degree Blackbelt in Chendokan Aikido
3rd Degree Blackbelt in Sogetsu Ken-Jitsu
2nd Degree Blackbelt in Shotokan Karate
1st Degree Blackbelt in Atemi Arnis-Jitsu
1st Degree Blackbelt in Chinese Kempo Sifu in Yang Style of Tai Chi Chuan

Demonstrations and Seminars in Hospitals, Malls, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Universities and Hotels. Teaches Police Tactics to local Law Enforcement Officers and Hand-to-Hand Combat to U.S. Military Personnel. Over 20 Years experience teaching Children’s Classes. Has trained with Dr. Philip Chenique for over 13 years. Certified in Police Tactics, Rape Prevention and Personal Training.

2006 Recognized for Outstanding Leadership or Achievement by the Metropolitan Who’s Who Organization
2006 Recipient of the Shihan of the Year Award by the Cosmopolitan Florida Hall Of Fame
2005 Recipient of the Master Instructor Award by the Cosmopolitan Florida Hall Of Fame
2004 Recipient of the Master Instructor Award by the Cosmopolitan Florida Hall Of Fame
2003 Recipient of The Cosmopolitan Florida Hall Of Fame Silver Lifetime Achievement Award

Certificates of Appreciation:
From: The Detachment Commander of Alpha Company 3rd Battalion Parachute Infantry Regiment. United States Army 82nd Airborne Fort Bragg, North Carolina
From: Norland Middle School for Participation in their Martial Arts Day Assembly
From: Highland Lakes Elementary School for Participation in Carrier Day

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