|
My father introduced me to the martial arts world at the age
of six. He was a second-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate,
and a partner in a small dojo in Levittown, P.R., where I was
taught katas and how to break two-inch boards. At the age of
eleven, I joined a Judo School and trained for approximately
three years under the direction of Grand Master Jose Angel Abudo.
Throughout the late teen years and into my twenties, I attended
several Karate schools, but was not interested in any of them.
It was not until I found Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu, and met Chief Professor
Lioni Velasquez that I was instantly hooked with the art.
For the past twelve years, I have had nothing but great learning
experiences from all of the masters including the legendary
Dr. Moses Powell. But my true mentor and friend, despite the
small age difference, I now see as my father figure is Grand
Master Dr. Phillip Chenique. Dr. Chenique has honored me with
the opportunity to teach basic Jujitsu at the Hollywood dojo.
Frankly, I do not see myself as a teacher, but merely a martial
artist sharing his knowledge of a beautiful art.
go back
| 
