I started Martial arts in Dutchess County New York at the age of 9 in Tang Soo Do. When I was 14 I Moved to Florida and Transitioned to ITF Tae Kwan Do and received my Black belt. In 2009 I moved to Gainesville FL where I met Ryan Hodge and began training MMA and no-gi jiujitsu at F2 . In 2013 I began training BJJ in the gi with "little"Ken Panagiotkaos. I graduate from the University of Florida, in 2014, with a degree in Entomology and a blue belt. Due to my career and field of study I have moved around quite a bit and have trained with many skilled instructors; Phil Cardella (Team Relson Gracie), Mark and Jesse Cerrone ( Team Renzo Gracie) and Master Marcio Stambowsky. While living in Tallahassee FL and getting my PhD, I started west side tally jiujitsu club. I’m currently living and teaching jiujitsu in Lake City FL.