I started my martial arts career in 1980 at the age of eleven under the guidance of Hanshi Kumosan Turner and Hanshi Zato Isaac at the Howard Houses PAL in Brooklyn, New York at Kwanduks Dojo.

 

In 1996, Shodan Ajani and I opened a school in the Bronx called Kawaida Warriors.  At the school, I trained the following 4 individuals to the rank of Black Belt:

Sensei Davon (Mushin) Lawrence

Shodan Kenny (Katai) Modoo

Shodan Michael (Jobu) Stewart

Shodan Jason McCoy

 

In 2003, I was appointed chief instructor of the University of Kuroshi Do at the Yonkers PAL by Soke S. Papasan Canty.

 

As an instructor in the TNT combat Jiu Jitsu system I assist Soke Haisan Kaleak in self-defense seminars in Boston, New Hampshire and the Tri-State area.

 

One of my most memorable moments was during the US Open Martial Arts Tournament in 2005.  During this tournament, Soke Haisan and I competed against one another in self-defense. I fell short but still remained among the top 3 contenders.

 

I am a five time champion of the Twin Towers Classic self-defense division held annually in New York, NY.

 

 

Additional Accomplishments:

At the 2006 Twin Towers Classic, with guest judge Don Rodriguez as the center, I was victorious in the self-defense division with my arsenal display of Kuroshi Do creative takedowns and reversals.