About this instructor:

In his own words:

My desire to study the martial arts began in 1985 with “Bruce Leroy” and my mother’s need to provide her son with the means to protect himself in her absence. We lived in the Bronx and little gangs of kids were all over the place just looking for ways to entertain themselves. 22 years later, I feel I can honestly say I'm starting to get the hang of it. My training began in Judo with Professor Antonio A. Perreira at the Tremont School of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. While in high school, I trained in Jaw So Pai Kung Fu with Sifu Benji Melendez at the United Bronx Parents Community Center. When I went off to Iona College, I began training in USA GOJU with Sensei Neil Scott. I received my Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in USA GOJU in December of 1992 and continued to experiment with multiple systems, including Southern Shaolin Chuan - Sifu Karl Romain, Nyack Martial Arts Academy and Jiu-Jitsu with Master David Jones, Vee Arnis Jitsu. In 1995, I continued my training in USA GOJU with Renshi Kevin Suggs, Shin Ri Tan Kyu Academy. I received my Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in December of 1998 and continue to train.