Began training in Wado-Ryu Karate in November 1996 under Sensei Dale Coker.
Graduated from the JKI Instructors Academy December in 2000
Began teaching at the North Charleston Dojo February in 2001
Earned 1st degree Black Belt (Shodan) December in 2001
Earned title as Sensei December 2002
Earned 2nd degree Black Belt (Yodan) 2006
Earned 1st degree Black Belt (Shodan) in Shorin Ryu Weapons in 2007 Earned 3rd degree Black Belt (Sandan) in 2009
Earned 1st degree Black Belt (Shodan) in Pressure Points in 2009