• I began martial arts in 1991 training in Taekwondo and Thai boxing through 2000.  These years progressed my beginner foundations with heavy emphasis on leg work, striking, bag work, and stretching.  Growing up in a military and Asian-American household it was ingrained at an early age to be self-sufficient, critical, and practical while being shaped by a number of worldly views and perspectives.  Having a living-involvement in two distinct cultures I have worked professionally and personally to better understand the nature of diversity.  My drive to grow this know-how has developed immensely and it is my privilege to help individuals cultivate themselves to benefit their own every day lives.

• Interviewed with my teacher Tu Kun-Yii at the end of 2000.

• Started learning Bagua from Tu Kun-Yii in the beginning of 2001 and I've specialized in Bagua ever since.

• Tu Kun-Yii was my teacher for 15 years.  After being injured and hospitalized in 2000 my life took a drastic turn.  This led me to finding my way to Bagua.  After the first few years of healing under the direction of my teacher it was clear to me that my recovery had dramatically altered the outlook of my life and new possibilities and new paths presented themselves.  Although grueling and daunting at times, the training he imparted breathed a new life into me and I was forever transformed.  My foundations flourished at this time beyond anything I knew possible, as I had already been physically flexible and understood hard work from my prior martial arts experiences.  My kung fu foundations however were deeply challenged, moving my body in ways and comprehending information much differently than how I had come accustomed to.  This work was to be the real test not only of my physical foundations but also of my mind and spirit, ultimately forming an entirely new framework to build up myself in the years to come.

• Additional training experiences of mine include Shaolin Long Fist, XingYi, BaJi, QiGong, and others

• Three-year Masters in Acupuncture

• Three-year Bachelor's of Arts in Communication

• Two-year Associate's degree in art

Some interests and involvements beyond Chinese medicine and martial arts:

• I have a passion for art, connecting with nature, am a seasoned hiker, backpacking enthusiast, work to enhance my know-how of wilderness medicine, and work to deepen my exploration of philosophy.

• Additional training experiences in running/trail running 5k to ultra-marathon distances, also short and multi-day distance relays

• Helping individuals with special needs or with different types of disabilities

• Particular interests in peaceful, meaningful, and impactful diversity and equality led initiatives as a Thai-Asian-American