Began training in 2000 at Golden Eagle Martial Arts in Webster, NY. Continue training in Galway, NY earning the rank of Shodan on Januray 6th, 2018. Was promoted to Nidan on September 7th, 2019. Began competing in 2016 at the 10th Annual North East Open. Have since competed in the North East Open three times (2016, 2017-2019), the Diamond Valley Classic (2017-2018), the Captial Disrict Open (2018-2019), and the Capital District Traditional Duo (2018). Co-founded the Golden Eagle Challenege, a froms only competiton, sancationed by 518 Martial Arts). Been a committe memeber of the North East Open and 518 Martial Arts since 2017.