Has been teaching Shaolin-Do since 1998
- Started
teaching in Austin, TX in 1998
- Opened the first Shaolin-Do school in San Antonio, TX in 2000
- Certified
instructor by Grandmaster Sin Kwang The`
- Is a full-time martial arts instructor
- Has worked with the
NBA San Antonio Spurs (with all players & coaches) as their official
Tai Chi instructor
Has taught various Kung Fu & Tai Chi seminars throughout the San Antonio area and out
of state.
Taught visiting physicians from Northern Europe the basic elements of Tai Chi at the International Rheumatologist
(treatmentof joint degenerative diseases) conference
(attended by 20,000 Doctors from around the globe) held in San Antonio.
Promoted to 4th degree black belt
in 2008 by Grandmaster Sin Kwang The`
Member of SDA since 1996 (Shaolin-Do Association) www.shaolin-do.com
Member of MATA since 2006 (Martial Arts Teachers Association)
Is a longtime student of Master Joe Schaefer and attends classes in Austin, TX as he prepares for his 5th
degree black belt exam (Associate Master).
Has produced over 80
black belts in San Antonio since the year 2000. Several of them have opened their own schools.
Graduated from Southwest
Texas State University (Texas State) in 2002 with a degree in Criminal Justice.
Traveled to China in 1998
- Visited the Shaolin Temple, Chen Tai Chi village and other martial art schools throughout China.
Has won multiple
1st place trophies in state and national level tournaments in advanced black belt sparring and forms competition.
Has been featured on the morning KENS 5
television show Great Day SA
Has
participated in numerous seminars provided by masters in the art of Shaolin-Do:
- Grandmaster Sin Kwang
The` www.shaolingrandmaster.com
- Elder Master Bill Leonard www.sinthe.com
- Elder Master Eric Smith
- Master Joe Schaefer www.austinkungfu.com
- Elder Master Frank Mingione
- Elder Master Gary Mullins
- Master Jeff Rose
- Master Eric Bullock
