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1972-1976
Richard Chun Tae Kwon Do Center NYC -Achieved -Brown belt
1976-1981
Tiger Dojo Institute of Goju Karate & Aiki-jitsu, NYC -Student
Achieved 1st Degree Black belt in Goju-ryu karate & Instructor
Certification
Achieved 1st Degree Black belt in Aiki-jitsu (joint locks)
1982-1985
Tiger Dojo Institute of Goju Karate & Aiki-jitsu, NYC
Instructor Achieved 2nd Degree Black belt in Goju-ryu karate-do
Achieved 1st Degree Black belt in Iaido (samurai sword, drawing and cutting)
1985-1990
Shorei-ha Goju-ryu Karate-do Preservation Society, NYC Instructor
Taught over 200 students at various locations throughout NYC
1990
Shorei-ha Goju-ryu Karate-do Preservation Society, NYC Instructor
Achieved 3rd Degree Black belt in Goju-ryu karate-do
Awarded the title, "Sensei" translated to, "Honorable
Teacher"
1989-1993
American Indian Child & Family Services, Akron, NY
Karate program founder & Chief Instructor
Program was developed for Native American children and teens
1992-1993
Bally Matrix Health Spa -Williamsville, NY
Contracted Karate & Self Defense instructor
1994-2002
Tiger Dojo, NYC- Owner & Chief Instructor
Awarded the title of, "Renshi" translated as Chief Instructor
Opened independent (non-franchise) karate school
2002
South Bay Karate Kids -Founder, Director and Chief Instructor
2003
Okinawa Karate-do Federation Goju-kai
Achieved 4th Degree Black belt as registered in Okinawa
Awarded the title, "Shihan" noted as, 'Teacher of Teachers"
Received Kobudo Expert Certification in ancient Okinawan weapons
7/19/03
Battle of L.A.-National Martial Arts Championship won 1st place Gold Medal
Men's Senior Black Belt Forms (see http://www.BattleofLA.com)
10/19/03
Hollywood Nationals-National Martial Arts Competition
1st place- Men's Advanced Black Belt Sparring
1st place- Advanced Black Belt Weapons Competition
3rd place- Men' s Advanced Black Belt Forms
1976-2006National & International coach, judge and referee
Current CPR and First Aid certificate issued by the American Red Cross
Currently teaching 17 classes to over 350 students in 4 cities a week