My father first introduced me to the martial arts when I was seven years old, and studied Chinese Kenpo for three years. For the next four years, I bounced around to different schools trying to find something that was missing in my training. Finally, I found it when my friend, Lioni Velasques, now a Grand Master, literally dragged me to class one night. That’s when I found my home at Atemi-Ryu Jiu-jitsu and met Grand Master Phillip Chenique. Grand Master Chenique was then and still is a positive influence in my life. He is more than a teacher. He is a friend, and is always there when you need him. He is a true master.

Atemi Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, 3rd degree
Sanuces Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, 1st degree
Chendokan Aikido, brown

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