About Me

Hi, I’m Eric

I have been studying and exploring martial arts, exercise science, and healing arts for 23 years.  For the last 15 years I have focused my martial arts training on the Chinese martial arts because of their focus on self-defense, health, meditation, and inner transformation.  While I have trained in a variety of different martial arts, I currently teach classes in Hwa Yu Tai Chi Ch’uan, Bagua Zhang, and Yon Ch’uan Martial Arts.  I have been blessed with the opportunity to learn from amazing instructors including Tom Bisio, Glenn Newth, Robert Xavier and Dan Inosanto.  In addition to martial arts instruction, I also have 12 years experience in the fitness industry and am a certified personal trainer with both the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  

Additionally, I have been working as a Physical Education teacher, athletic director, and coach in public and private schools for over 10 years.  I currently teach private sports and games classes to elementary and middle school children that are designed to enhance physical, emotional, and social development.   I am also a graduate of the Spacial Dynamics Institute, a 5-year training course that teaches a holistic approach to Movement Education, and the ability to educate children in a developmentally appropriate way.