2nd Degree Black Belt | Since I was already a black belt in many stand up martial arts like Hapkido, Karate and Tae Kwon Do, BJJ was the perfect match to complement ground self defense. I love seeing the growth of each student in their confidence as they come to class. The benefits are enormous and I enjoy that they are learning valuable self defense and fitness. Outside the gym, I enjoy weight lifting, hiking, mountain biking and golfing. I also like to play the guitar and learning the piano. I am always on the search for the best burgers in town, so far, two of my favorites are Causwell’s in the Marina and Bulls Head in West Portal.