I have been involved in the martial arts for forty-eight (48) years, and I have been teaching martial arts for forty-two (42) years. I started in American Karate-Bu-Jutsu; combination of American Karate and Kenpo. I have studied Shotokan, Urashi-Do, Budokan,Kenpo, Hapkido, and several other styles.

In 1965, I received my Black Belt, American Karate-Bu-Jutsu

1968, I received my 2nd Dan

1978, I received my 3rd Dan

1980, I received my 4th Dan

1983, I received my 5th Dan and started teaching my own system.

In 1992, I received my Shodan ( 1st Degree Black Belt) in Aiki-Jitsu

In 1992, I received my Godan (5th Degree Black Belt) Master Instructor; in Bushido Kempo.

In 1993, my rankings in American Karate-Bu-Jutsu and American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu were certified after my being tested by the Director of the United States Combat Martial Arts Association International, Dr. Christopher Kemp, Judan (10th Degree Black Belt)

In 1994, I was promoted to 7th Dan, American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu, after being tested by the United States Combat Martial Arts Association International Director, Dr. Christopher Kemp, Judan (10th Degree Black Belt)

In 1995, I was certified 7th Dan, Master Instructor, American Kenpo Bu- Jutsu, by the International Society of Combat Martial Artists Director, Grandmaster B.D. Miller, Soke, Judan (10th Dan); and Chief Examiner, Grandmaster Steven Hicks, Soke, Judan (10th Dan)

In 1996, I took my Grandmasters test and was recognized and promoted to Judan, 10th Degree Black Belt; Shodai-Soke; Grandmaster of American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu Karate by the International Society Of Combat Martial Artists.

In 1996 my ranking and title were certified by International Soke-Head Founder Society. My rank and title were evaluated and approved by five Grandmasters, of which three were Sokes.

In 1997 my rank was evaluated by the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeship Council and I was promoted to Professor/M.A., Soke in the martial arts, and appointed Executive Chairman of The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame/World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeship Council.

In 1997, I received my Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt) Master Instructor; in JaeMukwan Hapkido

In 1998 I received an Honorary Black Belt from San Do Jutsu Ryu Soke, Master Paul C. Holley; KUDAN( 9th Degree Black Belt).

In 1998 my ranking and title were certified by United Sokeship Alliance as Head Founder/Head Family of American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu Karate

In 1998 I was evaluated by the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeship, Grandmasters, Headfamilies, Headfounders Council and received the Degree of Doctor of Martial Arts

In 1998 I was appointed as President of International Soke-Head Founder Society by the Founder--Soke B.D. Miller, Judan (10th Degree Black Belt)

In 1998, I received The Degree of Headfounder/Soke of System by The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeships, Headfounders, Headfamilies, Grandmasters Council

In 2004, I was recognized as Soke of American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu Karate by World Headmaster and Sokeship Union.

Certified by: International Society of Combat Martial Artists.

Certified by: International Soke-Head Founder Society

Certified by: World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeship Council

Certified by: International Freestyle Martial Arts Organization

Certified by: Master Martial Artists International

Certified by: Canadian Freestyle Martial Arts Organization

Certified by: Jae Mukwan Hapkido Association International

Certified by: Korean Yudo Association

Certified by: American Fudoshin Bujutsu Karate Academy

Certified by: Circle of Masters International

Certified by: Wolverine Warriors International

Certified by: Liberty Council of Martial Artists International

Certified by:International Japanese Okinawan Karatedo Kai

Certified by: World Jug-Tai Head Society, World Society for Heads and Founders of Martial Arts Styles in the world from the country of Greece

Certified by: United sokeship alliance

Certified by: The Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association, Inc.

Certified by: World Headmaster and Sokeship Union International Founder and Headmaster Council

Certified by: Martial Arts Association-International: GrandMaster Diploma

Certified by: World Ju-Jitsu/Aiki-Bujutsu Federation

State Director for International Society of Combat Martial Artists

State Representative for International Freestyle Martial Arts Organization

State Representative for JaeMukwan Hapkido Association International

State Representative for American Fudoshin Bujutsu Karate Academy International

State Representative for Master Martial Artists International

State Representative for Goshin Jitsu Kai Kenpo Karate Association

State Representative for Liberty Council of Martial Artists International

State Representative for World Martial Arts League International

National Director: Nippon Yawara Ryu Aiki-Ju-Jitsu Renmei

National Director: European Samurai Ju-Jitsu/Aiki Society

Member: Soke Board of International Soke-Head Founder Society

Member: Soke Board of World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeship Council

Member: Executive Council of International Freestyle Martial Arts Organization

Member: Grandmasters Council of Circle of Masters International

Member: Grading Board of World Budo Alliance

Member: Unified Sokeship Association International

Honorary Member: Senai Seisshinryu Shihandokai Karate-Do Jutsu & Kobudo Jutsu Kai

Honorary Member: Martial Artists Association-International

American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu Karate inducted into the BOOK of STYLES, Arta Greece

American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu Karate Association of Wisconsin: Outstanding Instructor Award

American Fudoshin Bujutsu Karate Academys: Grateful Appreciation and Sharing Award

Distinguished Achievement Award for dedication to American Kenpo Bu-Jutsu Karate

Master Martial Artists International Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Grandmaster of The Year

Circle of Masters International Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Grandmaster of The Year

International Society of Combat Martial Artsists International Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Grandmaster of The Year

World Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Man of The Year

World Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Grandmaster of The Year

World Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Golden Life Merit Award of Honor

Liberty Council of Martial Artists International Hall of Fame: Founders Award

Martial Arts International Award: Hall of Fame International Award, Friendship Worker from the Country of Greece

United Sokeship Alliance International Hall of Fame: Founders Award

International Black Belt Hall of Fame: Grandmaster of The Year

Hawaii Martial Arts International Society Hall of Fame: GrandMaster of the Year

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