Has been training since 1983, and is currently a 5th degree Black Belt in the Ryu Renshi-Dan Karate System. His style incorporates the hard style techniques of Shotokan, Goju Ryu, and Isshinryu karate with the soft style of Ju-Jitsu. He has been teaching as a black belt since 1987. He, as well as Mr. Mialovski, has received Chanbara certification and is also training under Master Sawyer. Shihan was inducted into the I.K.K.I. Masters 2002 Hall of Fame-Outstanding Instructor of the Year.