I began Karate in January of 1982 and studied Shuri-Ryu until 1992, earning a 3^rd Degree Black Belt early that year.  Late in 1992 we began our study of Ryū-Te under Taika Seiyu Oyata.  In late 2000 I earned a 5^th Degree Black Belt in Ryū-Te. 

In 2005 I began my studies of Matsamura Seito Shorin Ryu, being accepted into the system as a 5^th Degree Black Belt.

Shodan – 1989, Shuri-Ryu – R. Trias, M. Wall

Nidan – 1990, Shuri-Ryu – R. Trias, M. Wall

Sandan – 1992, Shuri-Ryu – R. Trias, M. Wall

Yondan – 1995, Ryū-Te – T. Oyata, M.Wall

Godan – 2000, Ryū-Te – T. Oyata, M.Wall

Godan – 2005, Matsamura Seito Shorin Ryu - P. Koeppel, J. Hutchcroft, M. Wall