Born July 5, 1962 in Pasadena, California
Attended Channel Islands High School, Oxnard, California
Wrestling — 2 years, lettered sophomore year
Academic Honor Roll
Member, California Scholastic Federation, junior and senior years
Attended Oxnard College and Ventura College
Academy of Radio Broadcasting, Huntington Beach, California
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Fight Factory Karate Association — World Lightweight Champion, 1989
International Sports Karate Association, United States — Lightweight Title, “Fight of the Year,” 1988
International Kick Boxing Association — World Featherweight Champion, 1985
Professional Karate Association — State Featherweight Champion, 1982
Awarded First Degree Black Belt, 1982
Awarded Second Degree Black Belt, 1989
HONORS
KCOP Channel 13 — Sportsman of the week, July 1988
Received Keys to the City of Oxnard, 1989