Our Qualifications Windy City Self Defense | Chicago, IL

  • Karate Teacher, Pride Dojo, Glencoe, IL (1992-present)
  • 41 years of training in martial arts
  • 32 years of teaching karate
  • Masters in Education, National – Louis University
  • Certified Athletic Coaches Education Program Coach
  • 4 time member of the United States Karate Team
  • Bronze Medalist, Karate World Championships (1996)
  • National Champion, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) (1997)
  • Silver Medalist, AAU Karate Nationals (1996, 1998, 2016)
  • Assistant Coach, U.S.A. Jr. Karate Team (1999)
  • 1997 AAU Karate National Champion
  • 1999 Asst. Coach for U.S.A. Junior Karate Team
  • 4th degree black belt in Shotokan Karate
  • First degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do