I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Science and I am an 8 Degree Kyoshi, Harlem Dojo NYC. Goju-Ryu system Goju Hall #270 Urban Goju-Ryu fight school system.
I Trained under Grand Master Bernard Billy Rivers Harlem Union Dojo, Boys Club of NYC 110st Manhattan. Inquired lessons on self-defense class into training competition kata and fighting. Also, a virtual course ‘with Grand Master Peter Urban, PhD on 10 opus# katas, modified Goju-Ryu system, and Philosophy of the Urban Goju-Ryu system earning Goju Hall #270 & 6th dan, 9th degree Hanshi under Grandmaster Sha.
Presently teaching in Connecticut at the Connecticut Dojo Goju-Ryu Meriden YMCA instructing traditional Urban Goju-Ryu system and Harlem Dojo botukuki martial arts, and basic mix martial arts which teaches Jujitsu and Wrestling.
I am also the recipient of the Urban Legacy Achievement Award.