"I have a passion and love for martial arts. I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Tracy Kenpo Karate and Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. I studied Tae Kwon Do for nearly 8 years, Tracy Kenpo Karate for nearly 7 years, and Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu for nearly 12 years. I own a kung fu school in Bend, Oregon, where I have been training students in Kung Fu and Tai Chi for several years.

A lot of my training focuses on core concepts of fighting and self defense, and less on actual 'techniques.' Though forms and techniques are definitely taught, I believe it to be more important that a student grasp the root of what is being taught, rather than the specific movements, gestures, etc...

I am able and willing to teach virtually, and can issue belts based on online testing and videos of students performing forms and concepts." less...