Department

Kinesiology

Education

• B.A. Indiana University 1993
• M.S. Indiana University 2005

Background

• Stunt Performer/trainer, History Channel's "Vikings"
• Certified Teacher, Society of American Fight Directors
• 6th Degree Black Belt, United States Hapkido Federation
• Monroe County YMCA Martial Arts Program Director
• Monroe County YMCA Martial Arts Summer Camp Director
• President, United States Hapkido Federation
• Vice-Chairman, Board of Examiners, United States Hapkido Federation
• Senior Instructor / Indiana State Representative, Martial Concepts Fitness Systems
• Faculty Advisor to Martial Art Rec Sports clubs

Scholarly Interest

• The psychosocial aspects of aggression and violence
• Conflict de-escalation and resolution
• Victim selection processes and victimization prevention
• Aggression and violence in sport
• Mind-body wellness through the practice of the martial arts
• Fight Choreography for Stage and Film