Black Belts

My martial arts journey began in 1989 with the American Society of Karate, where I developed the foundation for a lifelong dedication to American Karate. I earned my Black Belt in December 1994 and achieved my 6th Level Black Belt in March 2020, reflecting decades of continued growth, discipline, and commitment to excellence.

In May 2022, I founded Space City Martial Arts (S.C.M.A.) with the vision of creating a positive, disciplined, and motivating environment for students ages five and up. Our focus is on continuous improvement—physically, mentally, and personally—while preserving the core values of American Karate.

In December 2023, I joined forces with Hill County Karate and Cypress Warriors Martial Arts to establish the Texas Association of Sport Karate (T.A.S.K.). This collaboration was created to strengthen the Texas martial arts community and provide expanded opportunities for growth, competition, and education.

T.A.S.K. is built on the belief that karate should evolve while honoring tradition. Our system integrates modern training concepts across karate as an art, a sport, and a self-defense discipline. We are committed to hosting fair and impartial tournaments, organizing high-impact training camps, and offering seminars that broaden knowledge and build confidence—both on and off the mat.

Together, we are shaping the future of karate in Texas, and I invite students, families, and instructors to be part of that journey.

Credentials & Certifications:

6th Level Black Belt – American Karate - 2020

6th Dan Black Belt – Superfoot Systems - 2020

Certified CDT (Compliance, Directional & Takedown) – 2007 

Certified Personal Safety Instructor – 2007