In 1979, I began instructing Tae Kwon Do/Hapkido(Moo Du Kwon)under Master Chang Hee Jhoon.  It was thru my TKD/Hapkido training that I was able to develop unmatched body conditioning/hardening skills.  While in the military I continued training within Moo Du Kwon and obtained my 2nd & eventually 3rd Degree Black Belts. My initial introduction to the FMA came in 1985.   Upon my return from the military in 1991 I continued study in  Serrada Escrima under Punong Guro Chuck Cadell III, I achieved Pangisang Guro status.  My empty hand, blade and stick/cane abilities increased under his instruction.

Most recently, I obtained the status of Master Instructor level & 2nd Degree Master Instructor level in the Davis/Cabales System of Escrima. Additionally, I have been asked to represent Martial Arts International & WSEF(World Serrada Escrima Federation)throughout the midwest and east coast. I represent the ICSDA as a Combat Martial Arts instructor.  Recently I've been honored by becoming a member of the WMAU Board of Directors and nominated to President of the WCAU(World Combat Arts Union).

My credentials are certified by the WSEF/MAI(World Serrada Escrima Federation/Martial Arts International), USMA(United States Martial Arts Association, and the MMA(Midwest Martial Arts Association).

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and respects to all instructors who I have trained with from 1977 to the present.

A special thanks in particular to GM Anthony Davis, Master Chuck Cadell III, Phil Porter Sensei, Joe Finchen Sensei and late Master Chang Hee Jhoon.

Special expression of gratitude and the ever living, ever present   memory of GM Angel Cabales.