Sensei, 8th Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate System

5th Degree, Black Belt Iaido Swordsmanship

Grand Master 8th Degree Black Belt Shotokan & Shito-Ryuu Martial Arts, Swordsmanship Expert Fifth Degree Iaido, Third degree Black Belt Jeet Kune Do. Boxer, Kick Boxer in the fitness & professional level.

Successful leadership of Japan Karate Academy for over 25 years in Northwest Ohio & Michigan. Chosen by the University of Toledo to run their community education program. Certified Referee in the World Karate Federation, achieved by both written and practical testing at USANKF (US National Karate Federation) & USA Karate Federation. Internationally trained under such Martial Arts Masters as Mario Higaonna, Hayashi Shito-Ryu, Kanazawa Shotokan, Fumio Demura, Tanashiro, Oyata Tuite, & Master Yamazaki just to name a few. Numerous students at JKA have achieved state, local, national and international levels.

United States National Karate Association-1990-2000

Regional Director of Northwest Ohio and Michigan

Responsibilities and accomplishments: Leadership of the USA Karate Program in representing Northwest Ohio and Michigan, following specified guidelines and organization of events leading to qualifying competitors for regional, national and international competition.