I began my training in the Martial Arts in 1992, learning American Shotokan at USA Karate Studio located in Memphis, Tennessee under Master Don Crenshaw; a former student of Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace. I had the privilege to train at USA Karate with amazing instructors such as Keith Vitali, Jerry Prince, Robby Beard, Donny Woods, David Jones, Tim Little, and Brian Ruth.
I competed in the R.S.K.C.(Regional Sport Karate Circuit) and N.A.S.K.A.(North American Sport Karate Association)tournaments, although I was only a member of the R.S.K.C.
Regional Top 10 Awards:
Ranked #1: 1996 Region Sport Karate Circuit (R.S.K.C.) 15-17 yrs. Boys Fighting Champion; Under BlackBelt, Advanced
Ranked #1: 1996 Region Sport Karate Circuit (R.S.K.C.) 15-17 yrs. Forms Champion; Under BlackBelt, Advanced
Ranked #3: 1995 Region Sport Karate Circuit (R.S.K.C.) 15-17 yrs. Boys Fighting Champion; Under BlackBelt, Advanced
A few of my past Tournament winnings:
13th Annual Jimmy/Vicki Blanns Karate Klassic, 1st Place: Fighting
1993 West Tennessee Karate Classic(Marlene Jack & FBC Karate Club),
1st Place: Forms
1994 USA Karate Master Nationals, 1st Place: Forms, 13-14 boys,Int.
1994 Jeff Mullen's Mid South Karate Championships, 1st Place: Fighting, 1st Place: Forms
1995 Donnie Danner's Volunteer Classic, 1st Place: Fighting, 3rd Place: Forms
1995 USA Karate Master Nationals, 1st Place: Fighting, 15-17 boys,Adv.
1995-97 Hohenwald Open Karate Championships, 1st Place:Fighting, Adv. 15-17 yrs. boys
1996 Battle of Mason Dixon; Kentucky State Championships, 1st Place: Fighting, Adv. 15-17 yrs. boys
1997 Battle of Atlanta, World Championships: 3rd Place:Fighting, Adv. 15-17 yrs. boys
1997 Bluegrass Nationals, 2nd Place: Fighting
1997 USA Karate Pro-Am, 1st Place: Fighting
1997 USA Karate Masters Nationals, 1st Place: Fighting, 2nd Place: Weapons (Bo Staff), 2nd Place: Forms
1998 USA Karate Masters Nationals, 1st Place: Fighting 18-32 Adults Adv.,
1st Place: Forms 18-32 Adults Adv.
I also have a background in Graphic Arts Technology and Multimedia as well as Film & Digital Photography, Studio Lightning, and Publishing on the Internet. I have learned to become technically proficient; using some of the latest design software's available.
For 8 years, I have been freelancing as a graphic artist and photographer. I feel that I have a lot to offer to the the Martial Arts and Dynamic Sports community. My personal portfolio is over flooded with portraiture, posters, and portfolios. My training in the Martial Arts has given me a head start in learning to network, work well with other Martial Artists, which I think is an advantage for me as a 'visual artist' because I can relate to my MA customers and know what they will expect from me.
Chaleira commented on the members uploaded photo 1996 Hohenwald Open Karate Championships saying Good luck in your journey