Coach John's early education in Martial Arts started in, Long Island, NY, learning Tae Kwon Do under Master Michael Brown. After a few years of Tae Kwon Do,

he began training in Wing Chun Kung Fu. Within that period of time, John was lucky enough to be introduced to the "Sweet Science" of boxing. 

  He trained in a few gyms before moving to Baltimore after high-school. There he resumed training in boxing at the Loch Raven Optimist Boxing Club. John sparred and trained with amateurs and pros alike, learning how intelligent and mentally strong boxers can be.

  While in Baltimore, John also joined a small Traditional martial arts school, teaching Tang Soo Do, Aikido and Wing Chun (Yip Man style). And for a short time, he trained in Wing Chun Kung Fu (Cheung style) under Si-Hing Brian Acres and Sifu Daniel Brown. In the mid 90's, John met Sifu Julian Sawyer. For the next 8 years, he continued developing his skills in Traditional Wing Chun and reached a level 7 sash. In 2005 he moved to, Fairless Hills, Pa, and started training for 1-1/2 years under Master Keith Mazza of Cherry Hill NJ.

  After a nine year hiatus, John is now again training in Traditional Wing Chun under Master Mazza.

  To this day, Coach John continues to practice and advance his boxing skills, as well as practice other arts. Additionally, he has trained successful boxing competitors, utilizing a proven work regimen that is second to none in the sport. Coach John believes it's a never ending journey with the fighting arts. To this end, Coach John has recently decided to formally take up training in Nagasu Ryu Jujitsu at the dojo. Always eager to push his knowledge and grow his horizons, Coach John saw this as a natural next step in his continued pursuit of excellence in martial arts. He had been a guest many times in the past in Sensei Damien's classes, both training and teaching alongside him to add his knowledge to the experience of all the students. But, as he said to all of those students when he put on the white belt in front of them all: "never-ending beginnings."

  "You're never really DONE with it when you have a LOVE for it".