Certifications

•Owner/License Holder/Trainer of Head Instructors at Ultimate Martial Arts in MN and WI since 2010
•Developed the Student Curriculum from White Belt to 6th Degree Black Belt for Ultimate Martial Arts
•Mentor/Coach for World Champion fighter in NASKA – Black Belt 13 to 14 year old division

Charity Involvement:
•Wounded Warriors Project
•Minnesota Police Keepers Association
•Minnesota National Guard Association
•Various Car Club and Motorcycle Benefits supporting many community fund raisers

References:
•Grand Master J. Pat Burleson 10th Degree Black Belt – Fort Worth, TX
•Grand Master M. Pat Worley 10th Degree Black Belt – Minneapolis, MN
•Grand Master Gordon Franks 10th Degree Black Belt – Minneapolis, MN
•Grand Master Jamie Cashion 9th Degree Black Belt – Fort Worth, TX
•Grand Master Klint Klaas 8th Degree Black Belt – Woodbury, MN

Biography

•Began Martial Arts training at the Jhoon Rhee Institute of Minnesota on March 23, 1979 St. Paul, MN
•Current Rank: 8th Degree Black Belt – Master Instructor at Ultimate Martial Arts in Ham Lake Minnesota Specializing in: Fighting, Teaching, Kata and Self Defense. World Martial Arts Ranking Association Member number 694
•Rated as high as number 1 in the 5 state region for fighting
•Rated as high as number 3 in the country for fighting
•National Competitor 1980 through 1982 and 1987 to current
•Multi-Grand Champion Awards – Over all tournament champion at national events
•Full Contact fighter
•Inducted into the Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors January 2016
•Promoted to 8th Degree Black Belt by Grand Master J. Pat Burleson
•Inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame on July 26, 2019