I have always been interested in Karate but my family could not afford to send me. When I turned 17 years old (1989) I started working on a farm milking cows. My Dad took me to a Karate School on Merrimon Ave. in Asheville, NC. I meet the Karate Instructor and had three free classes ( this was not the place for me). I still looked for the right place, the right school. One day while in the weight room I saw a flyer that said, "Karakido Karate Opening Soon in Leicester." I thought to myself this may be the one and it was a lot closer to home. To make a long story short I went and talked to the instructor, Patrick Bohannon, at the time a 3rd dan in karate. I was his first student and I started a week before he officially open up. I studied several styles under Sensei Bohannon. * Karakido Karate * Akiakai Karate * Boxing * Kickboxing * Judo * Aikido In 1994, we had to close the Dojo due to the widening of Leicester Hwy. We went to train some under Sensei John Thomas, who was a 3rd Dan in Shuri-Ryu Karate. He received his rank from Lorraine Lewis ? 7th Dan THE DRAGON WING DOJO He is a 3rd Dan under Shihan Carl Wilcox (Director of Center For Martial Arts) . This will wrap up my background in the Martial Arts. I have known Shihan Carl Wilcox since 1991. The first time I met him was at the Dojo on Leicester Hwy. Sensei Bohonnan would let Shihan use the Dojo to train in. In 1994, my wife went to meet Shihan Wilcox and signed me up for three months. I enjoyed every class I had with Shihan and was envious of his knowledge. I had meet someone that I could look up to and respect. I left the Martial Arts for a while, but I always had a longing to go back. About five years ago my oldest son, Corey, started Karate at CMA. My desire to train was so strong, but I did not have the time. Then three years later my son, Cody, started training. I had to go on deck with him, because he was very shy. Man! It felt good to be in the Dojo again with a Gi on. Wow!!!! What a feeling! So began my training again. Some times Shihan would take me aside and show me some cool moves. (Thanks Shihan) This past summer I was promoted to Orange Belt in Kwanmuzendokai. I am, "God willing," going to continue studying and get my Black Belt in this style as well. My Ranks: 1. Black Belt in USA Karate Federation 1-15-2007 2. Black Belt in Karakido Karate 3. Black Belt in Akiakai Karate 4. Kickboxing (Black Belt) 5. Orange Belt in Kwanmuzendokai 6. Member of the Global Black Belt Society 7. Member of the Brotherhood of Martial Artist 8. Member of Koreja Do Christian Martial Arts Association 9. Founder of Surrett Mixed Martial Arts My Families Theory on the Martial Arts (since 1995) I have extensive training in: Jujitsu, Aikido, Judo. Trophies: 1. USA Nationals Charlotte, NC 1st Place In Power Punching and Kicking (18-21) 2. (1992) 2nd Place in a Full Contact Tournament at Jerry Dula's Karate 3. Bronze metal (1994) Point Sparring Claxton School(CMA) 4. Karakido Karate 1st Place in Team Self Defence (1991) Partner was Bobby Benson 5. Patrick Bohannon's School of Karakido Karate Presented me with the 1990 Most Outstanding Student of the Year Award. Karate Demonstrations: * Erwin Middle School in 1990 with Sensei Bohannon * West Buncombe Elm. 1990 with Sensei Bohannon * Dixie Creek Community Club 1989 with Sensei Bohannon Seminars I have been to * Summer of 2006 Seminar on The KMK Style Form for Karate, Kwan-bup, Soobyok-chigi, and Chuan-fa Hanshi 10th Dan George Anderson * November 12-13 1993 Hanshi 10th Dan George Anderson Academics, the unified language of the International Martial Arts Standards for international grading of yudansha History of the Martial Arts relating to traditional karate and modern cognates ...etc... Physical Practice Kwan-Fu/ Four Winds Patterns Chinese based karate drills Kicking theories: TKD-- WuShu-- Karate Kicking Drills: mats, freestanding, partners... etc.... * Ju-jitsu Seminar Jan 22, 1994 Sensei Tory Price Principles of Ju-Jitsu Arm Bars Nine Kime-No-Kata(forms of Self-Defense) Programs I Have Started: In 2005, I started The Martial Science Program at Buncombe Community School . I had a wonderful group of teenagers who were very interested in the Martial Arts. I ran the program for 9 weeks and I had some good feedback from the teachers. My students grades had come up and there attitude on life was changing. The Martial Science will continue this year at Buncombe Community School. It will not be an after after school program as it was before. Now our Students will be able to do the Martial Science Program During Crew ( "which is our Mentoring Program" Crew will meet twice a month). PERSONAL RESUME Current Positions and Responsibilities. * The Love of God Broadcast Ministry, Founder and President (TLGBM) * Assistant Superintendent of Sunday Schools at Crossrock Baptist Church * CDS WebDesign, Owner (www.cdswebdesign.net) * Technology Associate, Web Site Manger, Media Assistant: (Buncombe Community School-East) * Martial Arts Instructor, (Buncombe Community School-East Crew Leader 2005-present) * Crises Team ( Safety Officer Buncombe Community School-East ) * Assistant Karate Instructor Youth Class ( CMA.USA Under the Direction of Shihan Carl Wilcox) Past Positions and Responsibilities. * Superintendent,( Highland Baptist) * Technology Associate, ( Clyde A Erwin Middle School) * Assistant Sunday School Teacher, (CrossRock Baptist) * Assistant Karate Instructor, (Patrick Bohannon's School of Karakido Karate) * CDS LawnCare, Owner * Safety Committee (City of Asheville 2000-2001) Computers www.cdswebdesign.net Some College Martial Art, Singing in church, Preaching, My Family Best of the Best ---Martial Arts, CSI, UFC, Burn Notice, Law & order, Gospel, and DooWop, Oldies... 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