·          20 years experience in the martial arts

·          3^rd Degree Black Belt Tomiki Aikido

·          3^rd Degree Black Belt Karate

·          9 years experience as full contact fighter in I.S.K.A.

·          Competes internationally as member of Colorado Tomiki Aikido Team 

·          Conducts seminars/demonstrations in the U.S. and abroad

·          Trained law enforcement officials & civilians in the science of self defense

·          Conducts specialized self-defense classes for women