Martial Arts Training History and Experiences:

Judo - Shodan/1st Degree Black Belt
April 2005 - Present: Toronto, ON, Canada

(awarded by Mohammad Khorrami on February 2008)

Every 12 to 18 weeks I travel to Toronto to train with World Master Judo Champion and Iranian Wrestling Champion Mohammad Khorrami.

October 2006 - December 2006: Rochester, NY

When time permitting, I continue refining and developing my judo techniques at Bushido-Kai Judo Club at Penfield Community Center.

Judo Ontario Brown Belt 2nd Level
May 2001 -May 2004: Toronto, ON, Canada

Trained with World Master Judo Champion and Iranian Wrestling Champion Mohammad Khorrami at the Metro YMCA in Toronto, Ontario. Compete in over 6 judo tournament (won numerous awards).

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Blue Belt
November 2005 - Present: Newark, NY, USA

Continue praticing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Fusion MMA Dojo, going to seminars, taking privates whenever I can.

Sept. 4, 2005: Ontario, NY, USA
Blue Belt from Roberto Atalla

May 2003 to Dec 2003: Toronto, ON, Canada
Rebellion Jiu-Jitsu with Steve Lin and Omar Salvosa

1 BJJ tournament

Sayokan/Goshin Kaikan - 1st Degree Black Belt
July 2005 - July 2006: Lyons, NY, USA

I enrolled in an accelerated Black Belt Level training in Sayokan/Goshin Kaikan, under 6th Degree Master David Cialini. I was awarded my 1st Degree Black Belt in Sayokan/Goshin kaikan - on Jan 28, 2006.

Thai Boxing/Boxing - Advance Practitioner
2004: Toronto, ON, Canada

I have received over 40 hours of private Thai boxing training with Kru (Instructor/Coach) Darwin Miranda and Kru (Instructor/Coach) David Crawley

1995 - 1997: Toronto, ON, Canada

I started my 1st martial art training in Thai Boxing at Siam #1 with Ajarn (Master) Suchart. I later assisted in teaching the beginner and intermediate Thai Boxing class.

Compete in one Kick-Boxing match - May 2004 (Draw).

Full Contact Karate - Honorary Black Belt
Aug. 2004 - Nov. 2004: Rochester, NY, USA

Honorary Black Belt from Shihan Michael Monaco, Rokudan (6th Dan), who was previously United States Branch Chief of the International Karate Organization (IKO), Chairman of the United States Kyokushin Karate - IFK Organization (USA-IFK)

Fighter’s class (at least 2x a week)

May 2006: Rochester

2nd Place - Men’s Black Belt/Advance Division - Full Contact Karate (Kyokushin Karate with head gear)

1st Fight

2nd Fight

October 2004: Rochester
2nd Place - Men’s Senior (over 32 years old) Advance Division - Full Contact Karate (Kyokushin Karate with head gear) .

Tae Kwon Do (Equivalency Black Belt)
Dec 2005: Lyons, NY, USA

Tae Kwon Do equivalency Black Belt from the Pan-American Tae Kwon Do Association.

Teaching experience:

November 2004 - Present
Teaching my own brand of Mixed Martial Arts - Fusion Mixed Martial Arts

Dec 2006, April 2007 : Geneva & Canandaigua, NY, USA
Guest Judo Instructor at the Finger Lakes Community College - Introductory Judo Credit Course.

May 2006 - Present: Lyons, NY, USA
Self defense/mixed martial arts at Newark School District, Newark, NY, as part of the Advantage After School Program.

October 2005 - Present: Lyons, NY, USA
Self defense/mixed martial arts at Lyons Elementary School, Lyons, NY, as part of the Advantage After School Program.

September 2005 - Present: Lyons, NY, USA
Self defense/mixed martial arts at Lyons Central School District, Lyons, NY, as part of the 21st Century After School Program.

July 2006 - August 2007: Wolcott, NY, USA
Self defense/mixed martial arts at North Rose-Wolcott Central School District, North-Rose-Wolcott, NY, as part of the Advantage After School Program.

October 2005 - August 2006: Clyde, NY, USA
Self defense/mixed martial arts at Clyde-Savannah School District, Clyde, NY, as part of the 21st Century After School Program.

May 2004 - June 2004: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Taught MMA class at a Karate School - to adults, Thai boxing drill/concept, Grappling, and Take down develop my own curriculum

April 2004 to June 2004: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Assistant Instructor after school judo program Grade 1 to 5

Nov. 2003 - Feb. 2003: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Assistant Instructor - Submission Wrestling Class

1995 to 1996: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Assistant instructor in Thai Boxing, Maintain the Thai boxing club, opened and closed the school, and taught beginner and intermediate classes