Started Goshin Jitsu: Fall 1996 Mike's been training in martial arts since the fifth grade. He earned his shodan (first degree black belt) in Uechi-Ryu Karate Do in 1992 and in the American Kempo-Shorin System in 1995. After that he discovered Goshin Jitsu and that multiple black belts in karate didn't mean as much as they should in a realistic self-defense sense. He currently trains with McVicker's Martial Arts Academy and holds a faixa preta (black belt) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a black belt in Jeet Kune Do. He also trained muay thai kickboxing with the Peoria Athletic Club and Top Level Gym. Some of Mike's titles include:
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