Stats

Height:	5' 8"
Weight:	165 lbs
Age:	30-something
Rank:	black belt in BJJ. Certified grappling instructor.

Training Background
I started training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu with Carlos Machado in October, 1995. I received my blue belt from him in June, 1996. I received my purple belt from him in August, 1998.

I moved back to Rochester in August, 1999 and started teaching in September.

I started training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Roy Harris in June, 2000. I completed Roy's Apprentice Grappling Instructor's certification program in November, 2000. I received my brown belt from him in June, 2001.  I received my black belt from him on June 10, 2006.  I train with Roy as often as time and money permits.

I have also trained in JKD/Kali under Roy Harris. I completed his Candidate Apprentice JKD/Kali Instructor's certification course in August, 2002.  I have also done a little Kalis Illustrisimo under Roy in 2004, but haven't messed with it recently.

I have also trained in a variety of other martial arts, including Karate, Wing Chun, Hung Gar, Western Boxing, Pekiti Tersia, and Muay Thai.

My full-time profession is software development. This is something that I also enjoy and it enables me to pursue my continued interest in the martial arts.

Competition
I have never been big into competing but I do try to do a couple tournaments a year. I have earned four 1st-place, two 2nd-place, and four 3rd-place finishes. For more details, you can go here.

Those students who wish to compete are encouraged, and I provide extra instruction and training for those students that are interested. However, for those that are not interested, competition is not a requirement of any kind.