Information:

Joined CHKA in the Fall of 1993. Blackbelt as of November 17, 2002. 2nd dan blackbelt on December 5, 2005.
Also studied Wing Chung in New York City, and Aikido in Yakuska, Japan during the 1980s. Completed training program for Kempo Jutsu-Kai.

Any tournament wins, or awards you are particularly proud of?

Inducted into the Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame in January 2003 for Excellence in the Preservation of Martial Arts. Inducted in January of 2006 with an Ambassodorship in Martial Arts. Served and honorably discharged from the United States Navy.

Why did you begin in Martial Arts?

It all started for me in the early 1970s as a kid. Kung Fu was really big in New York City, especially in the movies. I wanted to be able to conduct myself and move the way I witnessed. New York was a very raw, rough place to grow up in at that time and you needed to know how to protect yourself. That began the seed to Martial Arts! I continue studying Martial Arts mainly to keep maintenance in being a better human being - mind, body, & spirit! It's a never ending learning process with constant stimulation, which is necesary for life.

Why did you choose CHKA?

I strayed away from the Martial Arts due to life's many surprises and found myself missing a need to stimulate. In search of a great system, I stepped into many dojos. With the Universe's help I walked into CHKA, not knowing it to be an excellent system. I joined for three months to try it out, and I've been with CHKA and Sifu Jack Shamburger for close to 15 years. I'm an excellent Martial Artists and have no regrets!

Anything you'd like to say about the Martial Arts?

In my opinion, one should challenge oneself in any, and many, ways you can - to conquer fears, gain confidence, and to be able to conduct amazing things for your entire life - whether its in the Martial Arts or just anything you like or love to do!

Outside of CHKA, what else is happening in your life?

I'm an instructor for the Athletic Department at New York University, and a Product Consultant for automotive companies. I'm the proud father of two boys - Kyle and Brandon. I love DJing, dancing, geography, and, of course, practicing Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo!