| Sensei began Martial Arts
training in the mid 1960's studying Judo. During the 1970's he was
introduced to Jeet Kune Do, Karate and Boxing while in the service. In the
1980's, Sensei began the study of the grappling arts. When not involved in the Martial Arts,
Sensei plays music with his Church's praise & worship band on Sunday
mornings and is involved with bands in Northeast Missouri. He enjoys riding his
motorcycles, and spending quality time with his
family.
Current ranks:
Karate - 4th Degree
Jun Kin Shin - 4th Degree
Showa Ryu Jujitsu - 4th Degree
Kagami Ryu Aikibugei - 4th Degree
Judo - 2nd Degree
Most Recent Honors:
2008:
Involved with creation of new Martial Arts organization (SMAA) and had assumed the
duties of Webmaster and one of five
Yudansha
Taigu before stepping down from these positions.
2007:
Served as Co-Director of the USMA International Hall of Fame
Served as USMA Senior Training Camp Instructor
2006:
Served as USMA Senior Training Camp Instructor
2005:
Awarded Rank of Yudansha Taigu by
O-Sensei Phil Porter
Became a member of the USMA Grandmaster's Council
Awarded the "USMA Donn E. Schucker Award of Merit"
Served as USMA Seniors & Juniors Training Camp Instructor
Served as USMA Tournament Referee (USMA's First Ever Tournament)
2004:
Recognized by the USMA as Most Distinguished
Instructor of the Year
Served as USMA Junior Training Camp Instructor
2003:
Recognized by the USMA as Instructor of the Year
Served as USMA Junior Training Camp Instructor
2002:
Recognized by the USMA as Webmaster of the Year
Recognized by the Yata No Kagami Yudanshakai as Martial Artist of the Year
Served as USMA Junior Training Camp Instructor
Sensei has studied with many of the
top instructors in the country such as O-Sensei Phil Porter, Donn Schucker, Bill Wallace, Steve Silvey, Will Higginbotham, Frank Corbo and
many many others.
|
