Became a professional tennis player in 1975, rising to No. 2 in
California in the senior men's doubles rankings and reaching the
state's top ten in senior men's singles.
International Middle Weight Karate Champion (1971)
He resided in Southern California and worked as a
professional tennis coach.
Was first interested in karate after leaving the University of
Louisville as a freshman and moving to Lexington; began studying
martial arts under karate instructor Parker Sheldon
Has one daughter Sabrena.
Spent part of his childhood in San Diego but graduated from high school in Kentucky--Bourbon County High School --where he starred in several sports, including track and football.