started training kung fu in october 1987. became a junior instructor in february 1990. worked my up through the ranks to chief instructor and then area supervisor for british columbia and calgary north studio. moved to toronto in march 1996 to become eastern canada supervisor. in july 2001 became owner of 6 studios (2 manitoba/ 4 ontario) until the dispersement of the studios to current employees in april 2006. achieved master ranking (5th degree black belt) in the temple kung fu system.