Dedication

“I would like to take this time to thank my parents (Paul & Roberta), my brother (Jason), my wife (Tiffany), my extended family and my friends for their never ending help, support, love and encouragement of me in my pursuit of my life long dream. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such wonder people, who all love and care for each other so much. You are and represent what life is all about. I would like to say an additional thank you to my instructors and martial art colleagues who I have trained with and learned from over the years and who have also played a big part in shaping me into the man and martial artist that I’ve become.”

To my beautiful daughters Mya Jade and Jenna Paige: 

You are the meaning of life to me.  You bring joy to me every day and my love for you is eternal.  I am proud and honored to be your Daddy.

In tribute to my best friend Bob Beierschmitt: Oct.24, 1977- Sep.20 1997

“ We were a team like no other and you were a friend like no other.  We were each other’s best supporter and worst critic and we never accepted anything less then the best from one another.  I know you are still here by my side and you are watching over me and giving me the same support and encouragement that you would if you were still alive.  I thank you for the influence you have had on my life and this dojo will always be a representation of our friendship, our determination and our dedication to the martial arts.  We had a dream one day of opening our own Dojo together and now that day has come and I won’t let you down.”