Training since 1977. Primary Focus Japanese Martial Arts following the guidelines of the “JKA" family of Shotokan Karate-Do, under the direction of Hayden Tetion Sensei located in South Carolina. Hayden Sensei has extensive training in JKA, AJKA Shotokan under Ray Dalke, Aikiyama Shihan, and others. * Currently graded Yondan in KArate Do and Yoshinkan Aikido under the systems founder and Fred Haynes and Alistair Thomson,
* In 1990 studied Sagaguawa Koshiki Shorinji Ryu, ( Nidan ) Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, ( Sandan ) and Shito Ryu,( Yondan ) at the direction of David Adams, Vincente Valverde,
* In 1996 studied Kendo (kumdo) and Han-Pul under Soon Won Chang, and Song Yi.
* In 1998 Began study of Brazilian Jujitsu and pursued it for 5 years. Also trained several years in Gracie Brazilian Jujitsu under Mits Yamishita–
* In 2000 Began study in Yang Style Tai Chi under Sifu T. Wheeler.
* Current emphasis is Shotokan Karate-Do, Yoshinkan Aikido, and Police-Military-Civilian Defense.
* Sgt. with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office, SWAT Team member and Division Training Officer, Police Academy Training Officer, Police Science, etc. Instructor Trainer in the PPCT Defense System, member of NTOA. Currently assigned to urban core of city.