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| Started Karate in 1963 Promoted to first degree Black Belt September 1, 1969 Currently 8th degree Black Belt – Promoted May 1989 Served with the U.S. Navy September 1969 to September 1973 Opened first Martial Arts School in January 1974 through September 1975 Imperial Martial Arts Club Co-owner with Ralph Porfilio Founded King Cobra Karate in September 1975 to present Produced 131 students to Black Belt rank and numerous 2nd degree through 6th degree Black Belts COMPETITION 1976-Present Promoted and directed the King Cobra Martial Art Championship This tournament, held in January has brought thousands of people to Erie and has grown to be one the largest and longest run tournaments in Northeastern United State. 1987-1991 North American Sport Karate Association Regional Heavy Weight Black Belt Fighting Champion 1988 SKI Regional Heavy Weight Black Belt Fighting Champion 1989 North American Sport Karate Association Regional Black Belt Forms Champion 1991 National Black Belt League World Bronze Medal Winner 1992-1999 Professional Karate Commission Pennsylvania State Champion Black Belt Masters Fighting 1995-1996 Professional Karate Commission National Champion Black Belt Masters Fighting 1997-1998 Professional Karate Commission National Champion Black Belt Masters Fighting 1998-1999 Professional Karate Commission National Champion Black Belt Masters Fighting 1999 Retired from competition due to injuries COACHING 1987-1994 Coach and Director of Professional Karate Commission United States Karate Team Traveled throughout United States, Canada and Great Britain 1992-2002 Coach and Director of Pennsylvania Professional Karate Commission Teach Includes men, women and children from white belt to black belt 2006-2007 PKC Tournament season produced 10 National Champions Produced many King Cobra students to National Champion status, too numerous to count. BOXING/KICK BOXING 1976-1984 Certified PKA Professional Karate Association Ringside Judge Amateur/Professional fights 1985-Present Certified Professional Karate Commission Kickboxing Supervisor, Ringside Judge Amatuer/Professional 1983-1995 Certified AAU Boxing Judge Judge over 500 Amateur Boxing Fights Promoted Numerous PKC sanctioned Kickboxing events Trained many State/Regional and National Kickboxing Champions Attended, promoted and competed in over 700 Karate Tournaments PERSONAL AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 1986 Inucted into the Official National Karate Hall of Fame Lorraine, OH 1991 Eastern USA Martial Arts Association “Karate Man of the Year” Pittsburgh, PA 1991 Willie Stargel’s Champions Award “Karate Man of the Year” Allegheny Club, Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA 1992 Inducted into the “Karate Superstars” Hall of Fame Stuebenville, OH 1997 Inducted into the Ohio Professional Karate Commission Hall of Fame Canton, OH 2001 Inducted into the New York Professional Karate Commission Hall of Fame Syracuse, NY 2002 Inducted in the Pennsylvania Karate Rating System Hall of Fame New Kensington, PA 2007 Inducted into Joe Corley’s Battle of Atlanta Officials & Referees Hall of Fame |
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