Anecdotes

High-ranking blackbelt in tang soo do, an art which he learned in Korea in exchange for English lessons

Current head of National Tang Soo Do Congress (NTC).

9th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do under Chuck Norris.

Served as a chaplain with the United States Army in Korea in 1963.

Was inducted into the North American Sport Karate Association Hall of Fame in 1993.

Has four sons, Brett, Garth, Larry and Erik.