- Has owned and operated his own school FULL TIME for 32 years. (opened October 1, 1974)

- Founder (2004) and current Director, American Martial Arts Training Centers

- Co-Founder (1970) and current Director (1991) The Ohio Ji Do Kwan Karate Association.

- Soke (Founder / Head of Family) of American Ji Do Kwan Karate - Nov. 5, 1995

- Awarded Doctorates in Martial Arts Philosophy and Martial Arts Science - April 12, 2008

- Titled, Shihan Di, ( # 1 Master ), Unity Martial Arts Association 1996

- Titled, Senior Technical Advisor , Oshiro-Kan Budo Bujutsu, awarded rank of 8th Dan 1998

- Inducted into the International Karate & Kickboxing Hall Of Fame - July 18, 1993

- Inducted into the Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers & Legends Hall Of Fame - May 16, 1999

- Inducted as Member “U.S. Grandmaster's Council” - August 11, 2001

- Inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall Of Fame - April 12, 2008

- Invited to be Life Member in The National Registry of Who's Who – Nov. 10, 1997

- Listed in the books :

"Martial Arts: Traditions, History, People" by Corcoran & Farkas (republished in 1995 as "The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia", Tradition - History - Pioneers)

"Al Weiss' The Official History of Karate in America, The Golden Age: 1968 - 1986"

- Fight Scene Choreographer and Stunt Man for the movie; "Dominant 5th"

- Contributing Editor, “Ohio Martial Arts News Magazine” - 2005 to current

- Contributing Editor, " Martial Arts Club " Magazine - 1996

- Martial Arts Editor, " Inside Amateur Sports " - 1982 & 83

- Co-Promoter and Assistant Director for :

• The Northern States Karate Championships 1974, 75, 80, 81
• United States Karate Association Regionals 1976
• American Karate Black Belt Assn. Regionals 1980
• YPAA State Championship Series (six tournament per year 8/06 thru 2007)

- Co Director, 32nd Battle of Columbus World Games VIII 2008

- Co - Promoter / Promoter, The Karate Pioneer Awards 1974 to current

- Founder / Choreographer of "Kicks" Martial Arts Entertainment Team 1979 - 83

- Color Commentator for cable TV Broadcasts of The North Coast Karate Championships
1982 – 83

- Awarded Membership in:

The Society for the Promotion and Preservation of Ancient Martial Ways and Arts, (Toyo Kobudo Bujutsu Mozon Shinko) June 22, 1997

- Co - Promoter & Director ; The Master Curtis Herrington Memorial Tournament 1997, 1998

- Co - Promoter ; The Master Curtis Herrington Memorial Award " The Unsung Hero " 1997, 1998

- Co - Promoter ; The Master Curtis Herrington Fellowship Award " A Heart For Humanity " 1998

- Wrote Tournament Rules for The International Karate & Kickboxing Hall Of Fame 1998

- Named Curator for The International Karate & Kickboxing Hall Of Fame 6/28/98