Started martial arts at the age of 6 and now has over 30 years of experience. Received his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 12. Started Kung Fu at the age of 13 and trained in Tai Chi for about 11 years. Also learned Shaolin 5 Animal 8 Methods Style and became an instructor. Received Guro title (instructor) in Filipino Martial Arts from the Pambuan Tulisan Callebero Mano Mano Association.