Originally from Canada but migrated to Japan where I married and spent many years before being recruited to teach [martial arts] in Australia. Been involved in the martial arts all my life and decided early on, "why not live the dream," and was able to successfully turn my passion into a profession; I've never regretted that decision.

I'm very competitive by nature and this trait is reflected in pretty much everything I do. I'm a work-a-holic and love what I do --- who wouldn't? I'm also a positive person and have little time for losers or negative people ... who does?

I've worked very hard to accomplish what I have and respect anyone who holds the same values.

I'm married to a remarkable woman named Yuriko, and we have two great kids; Bianca [19--- http://myspace.com/sunnyjune] & Taylor [17 --- http://www.myspace.com/taylor_ mccarthy].

I am living my dream...and loving it ;-)