A little about me
I’m in my mid 50’s, and still snowboard at an advanced level, mountain bike, hike, climb, and backpack. Martial arts training has kept me in shape to pursue these activities well into my middle years, and I plan to keep going for many more decades.
Other Interests
- Playing the guitar, mostly classical and fingerstyle. (example 1 example 2)
- Astronomy.
- Classic cars.
- Currently volunteer as a systems admin in our martial arts association, and web admin for Friends of Gilpin County Community Center. Previously have volunteered for many other organizations including the Sierra Club and LibreOffice.
Career and Other Experience
I’m an I.T. and Software Development Consultant, working with a diverse range of clients. Previously, I was Vice President of Information Systems for a technology corporation, and a Data Systems Coordinator for the University of Cincinnati. I also have experience working with children as a PERA in the Westminster School District, and with United Way affiliated organizations.
Rank / Certifications
- Cho Dan (1st Degree Midnight Blue Belt) in the art of Soo Bahk Do from the World Moo Duk Kwan association. Dan Bon # 53363.
- First degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Taekwondo from the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts.
Experience
- Approx 1980: Began training in Taekwondo with father at Powel Crosley YMCA under Grandmaster I.K. Kim, Cincinnati, Ohio.
- March 2017: Restarted training under Master Imy Rich and Master Jim Beasley at the Clear Creek – Gilpin Academy of Martial Arts.
- October 2017 – Present: Local tournament competitor. Many time medalist in traditional forms, weapons, and breaking divisions.
- February 2019: Completed five week seminar on breaking technique and power generation at Evolution Martial Arts. John Miller, instructor.
- February 2019: Attended Team USA Colorado State Taekwondo Championships in Monument, Colorado.
- June 2019: Completed six week seminar on traditional weapons technique at Evolution Martial Arts. John Miller, instructor.
- mid-2019: Completed Filipino Martial Arts seminar at Evolution Martial Arts. Dominick Blum, instructor.
- July 20, 2019: Completed Grandmasters Seminar at Parker Academy of Martial Arts, Parker, Colorado. Focus areas:
- Hapkido from Grandmaster John Rankin.
- Bill Wallace Superfoot Technique by Grandmaster Chris Natzke.
- Bunkai (applications) from Grandmaster David Sgro.
- April 2020: Competed in Sgro Karate Traditional Forms Online Tournament.
- May 2020 – June 2023: Trained in World Taekwondo Sparring Technique with Alex Wong, many time AAU and USAT Sparring Champion.
- February 2021: Competed in AAU Taekwondo Winter Nationals, earning two gold medals, in Tang Soo Do Forms and Open Traditional Forms.
- June 2021: Earned 1st degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Taekwondo from the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts.
- October 2021: Completed Koga Police Training self-defense seminar in Lakewood, CO, hosted by John Miller.
- February 2022: Joined Moo Duk Kwan Heritage Program.
- March 2022: Attended Korean History Seminar by Professor Dave Mason.
- August 2022: Attended Moo Duk Kwan University Summer Camp in Midway, Utah. Camp led by Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang, president of the World Moo Duk Kwan Association and son of Moo Duk Kwan Founder Hwang Kee.
- July 2023: Attended Moo Duk Kwan National Festival in Loveland, Colorado.
- August 2023: Began formal training in Soo Bahk Do with the World Moo Duk Kwan Association.
- April 2024: Attended Moo Duk Kwan 153rd Dan classing, Midway Utah.
- June 2024: Attended Moo Duk Kwan University Summer Camp in Midway, Utah. Led by Daymon Kenyon Sa Bom Nim and Brian Corrales Sa Bom Nim.
- October 2024: Tested for and promoted to Cho Dan at World Moo Duk Kwan 154th Dan Classing. Moo Duk Kwan Dan Bon #53363.
- October 2025: Attended Moo Duk Kwan 156th Dan classing, Glenwood Springs, CO.
- February 2026: Participated in Wasatch Martial Arts Instructor Summit.
- April 2026: Attended Moo Duk Kwan 157th Dan classing and youth tournament, Thornton, CO.
