I began my training in karate in 1974 at the local Boy’s Club under Chuck Dewall and studied there for a few years. In 1980 I began training at Walters State Community College in Seibukan Shorin-Ryu Karate, an Okinawan style of Martial Art, under John Thuran. I reached the rank of Brown Belt during that time. During the same time I studied with Billy Golden in Moo Duk Kwan - Tae Kwon Do, reaching the rank of Green Belt. After a hiatus from karate in the 1990’s I began my karate studies again in the 2000’s. In 2011 I received my First Degree Black Belt. In 2012 I began studying MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and Self-defense at the Overholt Karate School and I was awarded my second degree black belt on June 9th 2012. I am currently studying at the Overholt School and look forward to many more years there improving my skills and pursuing the martial arts. Return to Blackbelt's Page |