I have been a student of Martial Arts for 33 years receiving my start in an eclectic branch of Goju Ryu karate back in the fall of 1984. I had my first exposure to Filipino Martial Arts through a local seminar in the fall of 1996. Three years later in the spring of 1999 I had the fortune to attend a seminar with the late Professor Remy Presas, the founder of Modern Arnis. It was here that I briefly met my instructor and mentor Datu Tim Hartman but it wouldn’t be until a few years later that I would begin studying full time under him. I am now the President of the World Modern Arnis Alliance Canada with the only certified school in Canada.
I have been blessed to have the opportunity to travel, train and teach globally to help promote the art of Presas Arnis. I have been able cross train with many talented martial artists from other systems over the last 37 years. All these opportunities have allowed me to grow as both a Martial Art student and instructor.
Accomplishments:
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7th Degree in Presas Arnis
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5th Degree in Goju Ryu Karate
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President of the World Modern Arnis Alliance Canada Chapter
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First certified school in Canada for Presas Arnis under the WMAA
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1st Degree in Kombatan under the IPMAF
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Canadian National Director for the Shirenkan International Board of Directors
It has been an amazing journey so far, looking forward to what the future brings.