International Isshin~ryu Karate Association

Rank: Ku-Dan

Began Isshin-ryu: 1965

Instructed By: Grand Master Harold Long

Primary Dojo Location: Knoxville, TN

Notable Awards: Inducted into Isshin-ryu Hall of Fame, Inducted into Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers and Legends hall of Fame, Inducted into World Karate Union Hall of Fame, Inducted into Okinawa Isshin-ryu and Kobudo Association Hall of Fame

Educational Background: Friends Boys High School in Ramallah, Jordan, B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee and a M.S. In Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee

Family History:
Spouse--- Johnnie
Children--- Steve

Professional History: One year with the LA Department of Highways, One year with Point Four in Jordan, Five years construction engineering, Thirty years With TVA, Retired in 1993 as a Director of TVA Engineering Division with 900 employees