As a martial artist, he began studying Judo at the age of fifteen at the local YMCA. During high school his interest in the martial arts grew and he started studying American Shotokan Karate.

While on active duty with the United States Army he continued with Shotokan. In additon, as an infantry officer he was introduced to hand-to-hand combat and special tactics before attending flight school.

As a Shodan in Searcy’s American Kenpo, he continues with his studies under Grand Master Searcy Phd, MA of Kick Inc.

After forty plus years as a Martial Artist he was inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame in June of 2003.