- 7th Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate
- 5th Degree Black Belt in Satori-Ryu Iaido
- 4th Degree Black Belt in Seishenryoku Karate
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Muso-Shindo Jodo
- Induction into the World Sokeship Council’s International Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- Induction by the International Martial Arts Federation’s (IMAF) Hall of Fame
- Induction by the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- Induction by the Satori-Ryu Budo Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- Holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology
- Masters Degree in Elementary Education
- Educational Specialists Degree in Administration and Supervision
- Service in the United States Army Reserve for 18 years
- Veteran of Desert Storm
- Army Basic Training Instructor
- Army Combat Marksmanship Instructor