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when he started studying Shotokan under Master Toyatoro
Miyazaki, in Flushing, New York. In 1986 Sensei was promoted to
Shodan. Looking to expand his martial arts knowledge, Sensei
began studying Aikido under Sensei Rick Wolslayer in Albany,
New York. Inspired to learn more about Aikido, in 1997 Sensei
moved to Japan and began studying Aikikai Aikido where he
attained the rank of Shodan. He returned to the United States and
moved to Middletown, Connecticut where he began studying at
Cromwell Martial Arts under Master instructor Frank Shekosky.
(Master Shekosky has been inducted into the United States Martial
Arts Hall Of Fame and named as the weapons Master of the year.)
At CMA, Sensei achieved the rank of San-Dan in Kempo Karate,
and Lakan Isa (black belt) in Modern Arnis. Additionally, Sensei
became the first student under Master Shekosky in Kobujutsu
(weapons) achieving the rank of San-dan. Over the years Sensei
has successfully competed in many tournaments and while living
in Connecticut, was the two time Connecticut State Champion in
both Weapons and empty hand Kata Divisions in 2002 and 2003.
In the summer of 2004 Sensei moved to Pensacola Florida and
started DMA.
