Started training in Coldwater Michigan from 1975 until 1977 in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Association, Battle Creek/Kalamazoo area under the direction of Master Sun Hwan Chung - 7th Degree, and personal instruction from Mr. Dean Moore 2nd Degree and Mr. Dan Speaker 1st Degree in Coldwater, MI.
In 1984 started training in Nashville Tennessee under the direction of Bob Hardin and James Ingle.
Received the following ranks.
Apr. 20, 1975 - 7th Gup
Aug.24, 1975 - 6th Gup
Feb. 28, 1976 - 5th Gup
Jun. 27, 1976 - 4th Gup
Oct.17, 1976 - 3rd Gup
Apr. 17, 1977 - 2nd Gup
Feb. 13, 1977 - Received Letter Of Commendation from Master Sun Hwan Chung
1984 - Joined Mid-American Taekwondo Center at 2nd Gup: Instructor: Mr. Hardin
1986 - Transferred to Rivergate: Mr. Ingle
1987- 1st Degree - Recommended
1988-July - 1st Degree Decided
1988 - August -Red Collar
1991 - 2nd Degree Recommended
Mar. 3, 1992 - 2nd Degree Decided
Sept.13, 1993 - Started Mid-American Taekwondo Center of White House
Dec.1996 - Founded Taekwondo Fitness Center Of White House
January 4, 1997 - Promoted to 3rd Degree Decided
March 2000 - Promoted to 4th Degree
2000 - AAU Southeastern Regionals - BRONZE Medal - Forms competition