- 8/89 - Started studying Tae Kwon Do under Paul and Chris Kelly Newburgh Recreation
- 9/92
- Promoted to 1st Dan by The United Tae Kwon Do Society
- Opened/operated TKD school in Chester, NY - 2/94 to 3/96
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4/94 - Promoted to Sah Bum by the United Tae Kwon Do Society
- 10/94 - Promoted to 2nd Dan by The United Tae Kwon Do Society
- 11/05 - Promoted to 1st Dan under WTA
- 11/07 - Promoted to 2st Dan under WTA
- daughter Sarah promoted to 1st Dan
- 5/09 - Promoted to 3rd Dan under WTA
- 7/17/10 - Promoted to 4th Dan by The United Tae Kwon Do Society