I started My Martial arts career in 1969 with the study of Judo.

I studied Judo under the guidance of Sensei Bill Yakota and Xavier Maryuama, brother Of  Paul Maryuama, a noted Judoka in his own right.

It was soon after that I met Prof. John Chow Hoon who was a very respected Martial Arts Instructor, instructing classes in Jujitsu, Judo and Karate.

While I was not a  regular student of Prof. Chow Hoon, I had the opportunity to train with him from time to time, learning not only Judo and Jujitsu, but the openness that I was later to find would be one of the most valuable  assets one can posses.

I received my Shodan in Judo in 1977 while still a student of Sensei Bill Yakota. Present Judo rank Sandan (3rd. degree)

It was about that time I started the earnest study of Jujitsu and Karate with Prof. Chow Hoon.

It was in 1997/78 that I joined  Jujitsu America a fledgling organization dedicated to the propagation and advancement of the Kodenkan,  Jujitsu System,founded by  Prof. Henry S. Okazaki.

I received my Shodan in Jujitsu in 1980  with my Nidan to follow in 1981.

I was awarded my Sandan Rank in 1982.

I was promoted to the rank of Shodan in Karate  in 1980  and my present rank of Sandan In 1984.

In 1982-84 I was awarded  the Presidential Meritorious award by acting Jujitsu America President, Prof. Willy Cahill, for my contribution to the organization, while serving as regional  and National Secretary, for a total of six years.

Due to the progressive decline in his health, Prof. Chow Hoon ask me to continue his duties as Chief  Instructor of his club, while staying on in an advisory capacity.

I retained that position from 1983 until his death, taking over at that time as Head Instructor, a position held as part of the Pacific Grove Adult School program for over eleven years.

I  received my Yondon in  Jujitsu in 1986.

I was awarded the Black Belt Instructor of the year award in  1987

One of my most prized  awards ever, is the "Jujitsu America Professor , John Chow Hoon Spirit of Kodenkan Award" given to me in 1988.

I was awarded the Black Belt Hall of Fame  Award in 1989

The Jujitsu rank of Godan was awarded to me  in 1990.

I have been a member of the Board of Directors of Jujitsu America in one Capacity or another  since 1980.

I have been fortunate to teach clinics at the regional, local and national level.

I was recommended for and received the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Award, by By Grandmaster  Prof. Wally Jay in 1991.

I have given seminars to the Calif. State Park Rangers, in an effort to make them aware of  better techniques and to aid in ground fighting awareness.

I have conducted classes with and  have taught both Green Beret and Special Forces.

I have conducted classes and have given seminars to various Women's groups.

I have given  clinics and workshops for Youth to Youth, a program dedicated to high school students in an effort to make them aware of other alternatives and life style and to keep them away from drugs.

I was promoted to the rank of Rokudan (6th Degree) in Jujitsu in 1996, a rank that has the added title of Master Instructor.