Enso Dojo
Enso-dojo
Sensei Charles Barrett
Martial Arts Instructor | Renshi | Founder of Enso Dojo
Martial Arts Instructor | Renshi | Founder of Enso Dojo
Over 53 Years of Martial Arts Training, Teaching, and Dedication
Sensei Charles Barrett is a lifelong martial artist, instructor, and educator with over 53 years of experience studying, practicing, and teaching traditional martial arts. His extensive background encompasses Korean, Japanese, and Okinawan martial arts, reflecting a lifelong commitment to preserving traditional teachings while exploring the principles that unite different disciplines.
A 6th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Sensei Barrett was a senior-ranked student of Master Arthur Cohen, founder of the Tang Soo Do Karate Center in 1967, one of Long Island's oldest martial arts schools. Charles later served as head instructor and owner of the school, continuing its longstanding tradition of martial arts excellence.In Japanese swordsmanship, Sensei Barrett holds the distinguished rank of 5th-degree black belt (Renshi) in Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Iaijutsu, as well as a 2nd-degree black belt in Muso Shinden Ryu. He is also co-founder of To Ko ("Eastern Tiger") Japanese Sword School, dedicated to the study and preservation of traditional Japanese sword arts.His Okinawan karate training includes a visit to the Hombu dojo in Okinawa and continued study within the organizations associated with Sensei Jerry Figgiani, founder and president of Shorin Ryu Karate-Do International (SRKDI). Sensei Barrett was awarded 6th-degree black belt rank in Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do Kyokai and Shorin Ryu Karate-Do International, under Chairman Takeshi Tamaki and President Jerry Figgiani.
Drawing upon decades of experience across multiple martial arts systems, Sensei Barrett developed Aikido Plus, an approach that incorporates circular movement, redirection, and blending principles into traditional martial arts techniques.
Today, his Enso Dojo represents the continuing evolution of more than five decades of martial arts study, bringing together traditional knowledge, practical application, and a deep respect for the instructors and traditions that shaped his journey.
Sensei Barrett is also the owner of Dojos.com, a martial arts directory dedicated to connecting schools, instructors, and practitioners throughout the United States and internationally.
Private instruction, small-group training, and seminars are available by arrangement.
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Tae Kwon Do
Instructor Arthur Cohen Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art designed for unarmed self defense and counterattacks. Tae Kwon Do is the art of kicking and punching. It incorporates the linear movements of Karate ((Okinawan-Japanese style of fighting) and flowing circular patterns of Kung Fu (Chinese styles). It is greatly know for its unique kicking techniques not comparable to any of the two mentioned styles.
In photo (l-r) Lee Bissell, Charles Barrett, Master Arthur Cohen, Master Richard Chun, Chris Caponegro, Marc Redgate.
Instructor Arthur Cohen Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art designed for unarmed self defense and counterattacks. Tae Kwon Do is the art of kicking and punching. It incorporates the linear movements of Karate ((Okinawan-Japanese style of fighting) and flowing circular patterns of Kung Fu (Chinese styles). It is greatly know for its unique kicking techniques not comparable to any of the two mentioned styles.
In photo (l-r) Lee Bissell, Charles Barrett, Master Arthur Cohen, Master Richard Chun, Chris Caponegro, Marc Redgate.
Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu
Instructor Jerry Figgiani (松林流), also known as Matsubayashi Shōrin-ryū, is a school of Okinawan Shōrin-ryū karate founded by Shōshin Nagamine (1907-1997) in 1947. Its curriculum includes 18 kata, 7 two-man yakusoku kumite (prearranged sparring) routines, and kobudō (weapons) practice.
Nagamine named his school in honor of masters whom he viewed as two of the most important forebears of Shōrin-ryū, Matsumura Sōkon and Kosaku Matsumora. He chose to name the school using kanji characters that can be pronounced in Japanese either as "Matsubayashi" or as "Shorin." Therefore, it is correct to refer to the school as "Matsubayashi-ryū", "Shōrin-ryū", or "Matsubayashi Shōrin-ryū". Most people today choose one of the "Matsubayashi" variants in order to avoid confusion with the other many schools of Shōrin-ryū. Nagamine Shōshin also credited Motobu Chōki as the teacher who inspired his seven Yakusoku kumite forms. Today, the official Matsubayashi-ryū organization is run by Shōshin Nagamine's son, Takayoshi Nagamine, though there are many schools teaching Matsubayashi-ryū that are not officially affiliated with the Nagamine dojo.
Instructor Jerry Figgiani (松林流), also known as Matsubayashi Shōrin-ryū, is a school of Okinawan Shōrin-ryū karate founded by Shōshin Nagamine (1907-1997) in 1947. Its curriculum includes 18 kata, 7 two-man yakusoku kumite (prearranged sparring) routines, and kobudō (weapons) practice.
Nagamine named his school in honor of masters whom he viewed as two of the most important forebears of Shōrin-ryū, Matsumura Sōkon and Kosaku Matsumora. He chose to name the school using kanji characters that can be pronounced in Japanese either as "Matsubayashi" or as "Shorin." Therefore, it is correct to refer to the school as "Matsubayashi-ryū", "Shōrin-ryū", or "Matsubayashi Shōrin-ryū". Most people today choose one of the "Matsubayashi" variants in order to avoid confusion with the other many schools of Shōrin-ryū. Nagamine Shōshin also credited Motobu Chōki as the teacher who inspired his seven Yakusoku kumite forms. Today, the official Matsubayashi-ryū organization is run by Shōshin Nagamine's son, Takayoshi Nagamine, though there are many schools teaching Matsubayashi-ryū that are not officially affiliated with the Nagamine dojo.
Matsubayashi-ryū is one of the better-documented traditional karate styles, owing to Nagamine's book, The Essence of Okinawan Karate-dō as well as Tales of the Masters.
Arnis: Instructor Arthur Cohen / Amante Marinas Arnis Lanada Manila, Philippines
A product of the Philippines, specializes in stick and knife fighting, typical of the Martial Arts of the southwestern Pacific region. Arnis turns a simple stick or rolled magazine into a lethal weapon, while not ignoring the empty hand and foot techniques. To this day, Arnis Masters are the Spiritual Leaders and Healers of their communities.
A product of the Philippines, specializes in stick and knife fighting, typical of the Martial Arts of the southwestern Pacific region. Arnis turns a simple stick or rolled magazine into a lethal weapon, while not ignoring the empty hand and foot techniques. To this day, Arnis Masters are the Spiritual Leaders and Healers of their communities.
Iaido: Instructors
Now offering Japanese Sword Training Online
Phil Ortiz, NY Budo Association,
Soke Kunikazu Yahagi, Tokoyo Japan
Popularly known as “the art of drawing the sword", Iaido is the contemporary legacy of the samurai of feudal Japan. A professional warrior class, both samurai men and women practiced warrior skills. Hayashizake Jinsuke Shigenobu is considered the legendary founder of Iaido as a concept and practice distinct from sword fighting in the 16th century paralleling the development of a unified country. ,
Popularly known as “the art of drawing the sword", Iaido is the contemporary legacy of the samurai of feudal Japan. A professional warrior class, both samurai men and women practiced warrior skills. Hayashizake Jinsuke Shigenobu is considered the legendary founder of Iaido as a concept and practice distinct from sword fighting in the 16th century paralleling the development of a unified country. ,
Now offering Japanese Sword Training Online
Aikido: Instructor Howard Pashenz, Ph.D.
Aikido is a non-violent Japanese Martial Art strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism. While teaching an effective form of self defense that does not inflict serious permanent injury, it demonstrates a way of achieving harmony with nature. In this instance one learns to harmonize with an attacker's force. The Aikido student learns a calm, balanced way of being that can be generalized to include all aspects of life. At more advanced levels, Aikido practice has been described as "meditation in motion."
Aikido is a non-violent Japanese Martial Art strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism. While teaching an effective form of self defense that does not inflict serious permanent injury, it demonstrates a way of achieving harmony with nature. In this instance one learns to harmonize with an attacker's force. The Aikido student learns a calm, balanced way of being that can be generalized to include all aspects of life. At more advanced levels, Aikido practice has been described as "meditation in motion."
It is an art that requires very little physical strength since an attacker's force is never stopped. Instead it is redirected into a circular path where the attacker is then easily unbalanced and then either thrown or immobilized with various twisting movements of the arms and wrists. Since physical strength is not emphasized, women, children, and older adults can gain the benefits of Aikido training. In place of physical strength, mental strength is developed which is similar to that of the hypnotized subject. This is an aspect of the meditative training and may be described as "extending the mind throughout one's body."
Tai Chi Chuan: Instructor Cheng Hsiang Yu
The "Great Dance of Health", or the “Great Ultimate” has been a vital part of Oriental life for over one thousand years. Within the scope of Tai Qi, as I believe it should be instructed, is Meditation, QI or "Life Force" development, Qi Gung, Martial Arts, Taoism, in addition to exercise, relaxation, and the less well known health benefits. Link for Master Yu https://www.scarsdaleaikido.com/taichi-instructor.html
Now offering Tai Chi Chuan - Yang Style Training Onlin
The "Great Dance of Health", or the “Great Ultimate” has been a vital part of Oriental life for over one thousand years. Within the scope of Tai Qi, as I believe it should be instructed, is Meditation, QI or "Life Force" development, Qi Gung, Martial Arts, Taoism, in addition to exercise, relaxation, and the less well known health benefits. Link for Master Yu https://www.scarsdaleaikido.com/taichi-instructor.html
Now offering Tai Chi Chuan - Yang Style Training Onlin
Floor Fighting/Getting to the Floor Safely (Not MMA) Instructor Arthur Cohen
Beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques in an area of Martial Art instruction often neglected by other systems. According to statistics, most self-defense situations end up with someone on the ground. You need to know how to get there safely and what to do once you’re there.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques in an area of Martial Art instruction often neglected by other systems. According to statistics, most self-defense situations end up with someone on the ground. You need to know how to get there safely and what to do once you’re there.
I-Liq Chuan: Instructor Sam Chin
A style of Kung Fu based solely on physical sensitivity and sensorial mind awareness. It does not develop techniques for dealing with particular situations; which just create another habit. Through the learning process, (which is merely to recognize and realize, not to accumulate or imitate) the student begins to understand how "mental and physical" affect each other and starts to develop the skill to unify and coordinate them. The student needs to recognize the six physical points and three mental factors in the training system. You train through the process of understanding your muscular movement, body structure (skeletal, ligaments and tendons, incorporating chi (energy) and your mental process. Relaxation is an essential component of the art. Relaxation contains the process of looseness, softness, elasticity, and fa jing (issuing power). As soon as an I-Liq Chuan practitioner touches an opponent's hands or body, he can feel instantly where the opponent's weight and center of gravity is and what strike or technique the opponent is going to use. Ultimately, the I-Liq Chuan practitioner is able to sense the opponent's intention without contact, through awareness. He can redirect the force and use it against the opponent or incorporate the use of fa jing (energy release strikes) depending on the threat level.
A style of Kung Fu based solely on physical sensitivity and sensorial mind awareness. It does not develop techniques for dealing with particular situations; which just create another habit. Through the learning process, (which is merely to recognize and realize, not to accumulate or imitate) the student begins to understand how "mental and physical" affect each other and starts to develop the skill to unify and coordinate them. The student needs to recognize the six physical points and three mental factors in the training system. You train through the process of understanding your muscular movement, body structure (skeletal, ligaments and tendons, incorporating chi (energy) and your mental process. Relaxation is an essential component of the art. Relaxation contains the process of looseness, softness, elasticity, and fa jing (issuing power). As soon as an I-Liq Chuan practitioner touches an opponent's hands or body, he can feel instantly where the opponent's weight and center of gravity is and what strike or technique the opponent is going to use. Ultimately, the I-Liq Chuan practitioner is able to sense the opponent's intention without contact, through awareness. He can redirect the force and use it against the opponent or incorporate the use of fa jing (energy release strikes) depending on the threat level.
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Martial Arts Resume -most current
2026 - 6th Degree Black Belt in Shorin Ryu Karate-Do
issued by Chairman Takeshi Tamaki and President Jerry Figgiani from the Qualifications Review Board of the Kokusai Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do and Shorin Ryu Karate-Do International.
2021 - Godan Renshi (5th Degree Black Belt)
In Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Soke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of The New York Budo Association
2019 - Renshi (instructor) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido
2019 - Renshi (instructor) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Soke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of The New York Budo Association
2019 - Renshi (polished teacher) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaid
2019 - Renshi (polished teacher) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Soke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of The New York Budo Association
2014 - 6th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
2009 -Shodan Aikido
2014 - 6th Degree Black Belt / Senior Student / Head Instructor and Owner Tang Soo Do Karate Center under Arthur Cohen Master Instructor / Founder Certificate
2005 I-Liq Chuan
2005 - Instructor of Grand Master Sam Chin, I-Liq Chuan Certificate
2008 Nidan Iaido - Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido
2008 - Nidan Iaido - Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido, he holds the rank of 2nd Dan, instructor Certificate
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Additional Information
2019 - 3rd Degree Black Beltissued by Chairman Takeshi Tamaki and President Jerry Figgiani from the Qualifications Review Board of the Kokusai Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do and Shorin Ryu Karate Do International.
Staff Instructor at Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer High School, Herkimer, NY Teaching seminars in Iliq Chuan Spin Hands / Boken two-man drill / Kata Body Mechanics
2018 - Combat Cane Seminar for Shihan George Aschka at the Kyodai Self Defense and Fitness Center
2017 - Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Soke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of The New York Budo Association
2017 - Aikido / Jo 22 Kata and What's in Your Kata understanding Mechanics of your moves to apply defensively. / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2016 - Opened Japanese Sword School (Toko) Lake Grove, NY
2015 - Aikido / Iaido Jo and From I-Liq Chuan to Aikido / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2015 - Certificate of Recognizing in Karate-Do issued by Chairman Takeshi Tamaki and President Jerry Figgiani in the name of the Qualifications Review Board of the Kokusai Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do and Shorin Ryu Karate Do International.
2015 - Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) Traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karatedo under Sensei Jerry Figgiani
2015 - Appointed to Board of Directors Shorin Ryu Karatedo International
2014 - Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Soke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of the New York Budokai
2014 - 6th Degree Black Belt / Senior Student / Head Instructor and Owner Tang Soo Do Karate Center under Arthur Cohen Master Instructor / Founder
2012 - Nidan (second degree Black Belt) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Souke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of the New York Budokai
2011 - Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Souke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of the New York Budokai
2011 - 2012 Official Branch Dojo for Tang Soo Do Karate Center Koryu Uchinadi under Hanshi Patrick McCarthy
2011 - Combat Aikido / Combat Cane Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2011 - Tai Chi Chuan (in the chair) for Avalon Wellness Center, Smithtown, NY
2010 - Ranked Mudansha - Koryu Uchinadi under Hanshi Patrick McCarthy 2010 - New Co-Owner: Tang Soo Do Karate Center
2009 - Shodan - Aikido Suffolk Institute for Eastern Studies under head instructor Howard Pashenz, Ph.D. 6th Dan
2009 - Aikido Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2008 - Nidan Iaido - Instructor certificate under Master Art McConnell Tozai Iai Kai System
2008 - 5th Degree Black Belt/Senior Student, Tae Kwon Do, under Arthur Cohen Master Instructor / Founder, Tang Soo Do Karate Center
2008 - Krav Maga Instructors, Board of Advisors - IKI
2008/2009 - Member of the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society (IRKRS) under Patrick McCarthy Hanshi
2008 - Aikido and I Liq Chaun Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Colgate College, Hamilton, NY
2008 - 1st Kyu - Aikido Suffolk Institute for Eastern Studies under head instructor Howard Pashenz, Ph.D. 6th Dan
2007 - Shodan Iaido under Tozai Iai Kai System
2007 - Aikido and I Liq Chaun Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator at Super Summer Seminars 25th Year Anniversary, Colgate College, Hamilton, NY
2006 - Taigu Shodan under Tozai Iai Kai System Tai Chi Workshop for Lucille Roberts Women's Health Club - Stony Brook, NY
2006 - Instructor ISC Control Points
2006 - 2007 I-Liq Chuan and Tai Chi instructor for Nesconset Library - Smithtown, NY
2006 - Ikkyu in Iaido under Master Art McConnell Tozai Iai Kai System
2006 - Present - I-Liq Chuan and Tai Chi instructor for Adult Education, Smithtown, NY
2006 - 2008 I-Liq Chuan Tai Chi instructor at World Gym Wantagh, NY
2006 - Aikido and I Liq Chaun instructor and Demonstrator at Super Summer Seminars, Colgate College, Hamilton, NY
2005 - Instructor of Grand Master Sam Chin, I-Liq Chuan
2005 - Sankyu in Iaido “the art of drawing the sword” under Master Art McConnell Tozai Iai Kai System
2005 Tai Chi Workshop for Outreach Project Family Wellness Day, Brentwood, NY
2005 Demonstrator at the Super Summer Seminars, Hamilton, NY
2005 - 4th Degree Black Belt/Senior Student, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do, under Master Arthur Cohen, Tang Soo Do Karate & Arnis Center
2004 - Present: Disciple, 2nd generation, of Grand Master Sam Chin, I-Liq Chuan
1989 - Member of The United States Aikido Federation at the Suffolk Institute for Eastern Studies under head instructor Howard Pashenz, Ph.D. 6th Dan
1986 3rd Degree Black Belt, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do Karate & Arnis Center
1985 Demonstrator at the Oriental World of Self Defense, Nassau Coliseum, NY
1984 -1985 Who's Who In American Martial Arts
1983 Hadji of World Arnis Lanada Federation
1983 2nd Degree Black Belt, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do Tang Soo Do Karate & Arnis Center
1981 1st Degree Black Belt, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do Tang Soo Do Karate & Arnis Center
1978 -1989: Head Instructor for Karate Program at YMCA Smithtown, NY
1978 1st Degree Black Belt, Chung Do Kwan, Tae Kwon Do, Duk Sung Son
1973 Started first formal training Tae Kwon Do, Duk Sung Son at YMCA Smithtown, NY
Additional Information
2019 - 3rd Degree Black Beltissued by Chairman Takeshi Tamaki and President Jerry Figgiani from the Qualifications Review Board of the Kokusai Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do and Shorin Ryu Karate Do International.
Staff Instructor at Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer High School, Herkimer, NY Teaching seminars in Iliq Chuan Spin Hands / Boken two-man drill / Kata Body Mechanics
2018 - Combat Cane / Iaido for beginners / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer High School, Herkimer, NY
2018 - Combat Cane Seminar for Shihan George Aschka at the Kyodai Self Defense and Fitness Center
2017 - Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Soke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of The New York Budo Association
2017 - Aikido / Jo 22 Kata and What's in Your Kata understanding Mechanics of your moves to apply defensively. / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2016 - Opened Japanese Sword School (Toko) Lake Grove, NY
2015 - Aikido / Iaido Jo and From I-Liq Chuan to Aikido / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2015 - Certificate of Recognizing in Karate-Do issued by Chairman Takeshi Tamaki and President Jerry Figgiani in the name of the Qualifications Review Board of the Kokusai Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do and Shorin Ryu Karate Do International.
2015 - Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) Traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karatedo under Sensei Jerry Figgiani
2015 - Appointed to Board of Directors Shorin Ryu Karatedo International
2014 - Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Soke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of the New York Budokai
2014 - 6th Degree Black Belt / Senior Student / Head Instructor and Owner Tang Soo Do Karate Center under Arthur Cohen Master Instructor / Founder
2012 - Nidan (second degree Black Belt) in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Souke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of the New York Budokai
2011 - Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)in Ryushin Shouchi-Ryu Iaido under the guidance of Souke Kunikazu Yahagi and Master Phil Ortiz of the New York Budokai
2011 - 2012 Official Branch Dojo for Tang Soo Do Karate Center Koryu Uchinadi under Hanshi Patrick McCarthy
2011 - Combat Aikido / Combat Cane Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2011 - Tai Chi Chuan (in the chair) for Avalon Wellness Center, Smithtown, NY
2010 - Aikido Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2010 - Ranked Mudansha - Koryu Uchinadi under Hanshi Patrick McCarthy 2010 - New Co-Owner: Tang Soo Do Karate Center
2009 - Shodan - Aikido Suffolk Institute for Eastern Studies under head instructor Howard Pashenz, Ph.D. 6th Dan
2009 - Aikido Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
2008 - Nidan Iaido - Instructor certificate under Master Art McConnell Tozai Iai Kai System
2008 - 5th Degree Black Belt/Senior Student, Tae Kwon Do, under Arthur Cohen Master Instructor / Founder, Tang Soo Do Karate Center
2008 - Krav Maga Instructors, Board of Advisors - IKI
2008/2009 - Member of the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society (IRKRS) under Patrick McCarthy Hanshi
2008 - Aikido and I Liq Chaun Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator Super Summer Seminars, Colgate College, Hamilton, NY
2008 - 1st Kyu - Aikido Suffolk Institute for Eastern Studies under head instructor Howard Pashenz, Ph.D. 6th Dan
2007 - Shodan Iaido under Tozai Iai Kai System
2007 - 2009 I-Liq Chuan Instructor Empire State Karate, Smithtown, NY
2007 - Aikido and I Liq Chaun Seminars / Staff Instructor and Demonstrator at Super Summer Seminars 25th Year Anniversary, Colgate College, Hamilton, NY
2006 - Taigu Shodan under Tozai Iai Kai System Tai Chi Workshop for Lucille Roberts Women's Health Club - Stony Brook, NY
2006 - Instructor ISC Control Points
2006 - 2007 I-Liq Chuan and Tai Chi instructor for Nesconset Library - Smithtown, NY
2006 - Ikkyu in Iaido under Master Art McConnell Tozai Iai Kai System
2006 - Present - I-Liq Chuan and Tai Chi instructor for Adult Education, Smithtown, NY
2006 - 2008 I-Liq Chuan Tai Chi instructor at World Gym Wantagh, NY
2006 - Aikido and I Liq Chaun instructor and Demonstrator at Super Summer Seminars, Colgate College, Hamilton, NY
2005 - Instructor of Grand Master Sam Chin, I-Liq Chuan
2005 - Sankyu in Iaido “the art of drawing the sword” under Master Art McConnell Tozai Iai Kai System
2005 Tai Chi Workshop for Outreach Project Family Wellness Day, Brentwood, NY
2005 Demonstrator at the Super Summer Seminars, Hamilton, NY
2005 - 4th Degree Black Belt/Senior Student, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do, under Master Arthur Cohen, Tang Soo Do Karate & Arnis Center
2004 - Present: Disciple, 2nd generation, of Grand Master Sam Chin, I-Liq Chuan
1997 - I-Liq Chuan student of Grand Master Sam Chin Tai Chi Chuan Student of Master Yu Cheng Hsiang
1989 - Member of The United States Aikido Federation at the Suffolk Institute for Eastern Studies under head instructor Howard Pashenz, Ph.D. 6th Dan
1986 3rd Degree Black Belt, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do Karate & Arnis Center
1985 Demonstrator at the Oriental World of Self Defense, Nassau Coliseum, NY
1984 -1985 Who's Who In American Martial Arts
1983 Hadji of World Arnis Lanada Federation
1983 2nd Degree Black Belt, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do Tang Soo Do Karate & Arnis Center
1981 1st Degree Black Belt, Moo Duk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do Tang Soo Do Karate & Arnis Center
1978 -1989: Head Instructor for Karate Program at YMCA Smithtown, NY
1978 1st Degree Black Belt, Chung Do Kwan, Tae Kwon Do, Duk Sung Son
1973 Started first formal training Tae Kwon Do, Duk Sung Son at YMCA Smithtown, NY