Began studying martial arts in 1972 in Goju-Ryu karate.

Received the rank of Shodan in 1978. 

In 1986 began studying Danzan Ryu Jujitsu under Professor Herb LaGue at the Bushidokan Martial Arts Temple in Sparks, NV. 

While attending classes at the Bushidokan, also studied Shotokan karate, Tai-Chi and Iai-Jutsu. 

On June 8th, 1994 opened the Koshinkan Martial School in Fallon, NV. On June 21st, 2009 was promoted to Shichidan