My martial arts journey started at Sam Houston State University; in Huntsville, TX, when I joined the college Judo club (1993). After graduating from college I briefly studied Mantis and Wing Chun with Sifu Steve Cottrell of Authentic Kung-fu in Fort Worth, TX (1997-99). After joining the Active Army (1999), I was stationed at Fort Bragg where I briefly studied Wing Chun with Sifu Brian Edwards (1999-2001). I was later stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA where I continued my studies