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Bio:
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I started my Martial Arts Training with Grand Master Bobby Kim in 1969 at the age of 9.5.
I received the rank of Green belt with GM Kim.
I trained with an I.F.A.A. student, Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams for a year before joining I.F.A.A..
I joined I.F.A.A. in 1972 under the instruction of Grand Master Professor Asatida Russell J. Perron.
I have been with I.F.A.A. from then, 1972 to this day.
I am currently a 7th Dan/Degree Black Belt & President of I.F.A.A. USA Colorado.
I started teaching Martial Arts in 1975. I taught at the Parkhill Police storefront, Thornton Recreation Center, Curtis Park Recreation Center, I.F.A.A..
My fighting history: I started Point Fighting Tournaments in 1972. I fought Color Belts until 1975. Then I was moved to the Mens division in 1975. I was fifteen. I was ranked number 7 in the USA at 17, 1977. Because I won the majority of my Point Fighting tournaments. I stopped competing in Point Fighting competition in 1981. After winning many Grand Championships, Fighting Bare Knuckle tournaments as well during that Point Fighting Period, and Team Competition. I fought 7 Tag Team Full Contact Matches in that period as well. My fighting partner was, Master Ervin L. Camack. We went 7-0.
I trained under Joe Garcia & George Carter in the Art of Boxing.
I started Fighting Full Contact matches exclusively in 1981. I fought Full Contact until I retired in 1988. I retired as a Regional Light Heavy Weight Champion. My record is 24-0. I also have a record of 36-0 in Street Fights. All Self Defense situations.
I am still actively training and teaching.
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