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Paul started his martial arts studies at the age of 8. Inspired by Bruce Lee and several martial arts movies, he asked his parents to enroll him with his brothers in Okinawan Karate. Under the structure and discipline of the dojo he learned how to apply focus, effort, and the concept of mind over matter to his life.

Paul’s martial arts education continued into his college years where he studied with a group of Korean exchange students exploring their homeland martial art of Taekwondo (TKD). He continued his studies in TKD until the fall of 1993 where he and his brother happened upon a Progressive Fighting Systems school in Eugene, Oregon. Having been recently inspired by Brandon Lee’s life and films, Paul and his brother signed up for an introductory lesson with the school. During that introductory session the first person they met was Rickson Gracie, who was there to teach a seminar at the school. After a humbling sparring session with the head instructor, and meeting the great Rickson Gracie, Paul decided that he wanted to train with as many top martial artists as possible. Since that time, Paul has had the honor of learning in person from some of his heroes including Sigung Dan Inosanto, Sigung Paul Vunak and the late great Sigung Larry Hartsell.

Paul considers himself a lifetime student of martial arts. Incorporating martial arts in his overall education, Paul has applied its practices and philosophies to all facets of his life, such as career, self-discipline, and his fitness goals. As a benefactor of the knowledge from his teachers, Paul is now looking to give back by passing on his knowledge to his students.

Formal Martial Arts Training:

• Jeet Kune Do – PFS Phase One Instructor
• Escrima / Kali
• Taekwondo
• Okinawan Karate

Studies and Influences:

• Scientific Wrestling
• Ju-jitsu
• Parkour
• Fitness
• Western Boxing