Is currently employed by the Department of Education and Training as a teacher K-6.

Holds a Diploma of Teaching & a Bachelor of Education.

Has over 20 years experience as a full time primary school teacher.

Has trained in a variety of Martial Arts throughout childhood and teenage years.

Began instruction in Fudoshin Bujutsu in Sydney in February 1995.

Achieved the level of Blue Belt, instructor, in May 2000.

Achieved the level of Black Belt, Yudansha, June 2007.

All examinations by 7th Dan Soke Tony Ball.

( recognized by World Ju-Jitsu Federation and Australian
Ju-Jitsu Association)

Trained with local Judo club and Aikido club during 1998 & 1999.

Opened own dojo in May of 2000.

In 2001 Completed N.C.A.S. Coaching Principles – Level One.

In 2002 was accepted as a personal student of Soke Tony Ball.

Was awarded the 2003 Fudoshin Bujutsu National Instructor of the Year.

Holds grading certificates for four weapons: Jo, Bo, Tonfa & Tanto. (currently undergoing instruction in Katana.)

Holds a current, nationally recognized, first aid qualification.

Completed N.C.A.S. - Level One - Martial Arts. August 2004.

Holds a NSW Weapons Instructor's Licence. 

Is a Member of the Australian Ju-Jitsu Association.

Is a Member of the World Ju-Jitsu Federation.

Instructed in the USA 2005.

Instructed in the UK 2006.

AOFA Treasurer & Secretary 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. Treasurer 2010

Founding Member World Fudoshin Association - 2006

Accredited by the Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA) as a
Level One Martial Arts Instructor.

Gained Membership of IIMA  - 2009.

Presented work shops at IIMA annual seminar & training camp 2009.

Presented self defence lessons - 28 AAC Manning Valley, Army Cadets. 2009, 2010.