My journey in Martial Arts started in 1976  , this led me to experience many different disciplines  such as Judo , Kun Tao , Wing Chun , Filipino escrima , Jeet June do ; from 1988 to 1992 I trained Muay Thai  at the back then renown Belloni Gym in Paris France  and competed  . In 1993 the UFC shocked the World  showcasing the prowess of Royce Gracie  ,in 1995 I  attended a one week seminar ( the first in Europe ) under Rickson Gracie .  in  1995  i returned to Judo and got promoted 1st degree black belt in 2000 from 2000 to 2005 I trained in Kendo  up to  Ni Dan ( 2nd degree black belt )  In 2006 I reconnected with Gracie Jiujitsu  and Brazilian Jiujitsu  but this time in Los Angeles  under Kron Gracie , Cobrinha  , Rener and Ryron Gracie  , I was promoted to Brown belt in July 2017 ( Gracie Academy ) , since July have been training at 5 Star Martial Arts / Renzo Gracie Los Angeles under Professor Shawn Williams .