His advice to those seeking training in the martial arts is reflected by a story told to Bruce Lee by his Sifu, concerning the Japanese Zen master who gave audience to a professor of philosophy. Serving tea, the Zen master filled his visitor's cup, and kept pouring. The professor watched the overflow until he could restrain himself no longer:

"Stop! The cup is over full, no more will go in."

The Zen master replied,

 "Like this cup, you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?"

This is the message behind the martial arts…always be willing to empty your cup and open your mind to new learning.

CERTIFIED RANKS

Kami Bushi Do Karate                       2^nd Degree Black Belt

Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Kobudo        3^rd Kyu Brown Belt
Shorinji Tora Ken Do Jujutsu           4^th Kyu Blue Belt

AWARDS
1^st Place – Men’s Sparring – Baize Martial Arts Tournament 2008

1^st Place – Men’s Weapons – Baize Martial Arts Tournament 2008

1^st Place – Men’s Kata – Baize Martial Arts Tournament 2008

1^st Place – Men’s Contemporary Weapons – Tiger Claw Elite Kentucky State Championship 2009

2^nd Place – Men’s Weapons – Pro-Am Sterling Classic 2009

2^nd Place – Men’s Kata – Pro-Am Sterling Classic 2009

3^rd Place – Black Belt Men’s Sparring – Kentucky State Championship 2009