Certifications
I am Sandan 3rd degree black belt that began my martial arts journey in my teens. I have studied and have training in several different styles such as Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Shotokan, Kami Bushi Kai, and Krav Maga. When I am not in the dojo, I am a practicing physician and an ordained minister. Martial arts is a way of life that gave me considerable confidence and a belief in myself, so that I could overcome many of life’s challenges. After battling cancer and undergoing treatments on two separate occasions, the skills and confidence that I had developed over my years of martial arts training gave me the patience and perseverance to re-earn many of previous advanced ranks. One of my favorite martial arts quotes is from Rickson Gracie “A brave man, a real fighter is not measured by how many times he falls, but by how many times he stands up.”