"I taught as an assistant professor of physics in Hawaii for seven years and now teach astronomy in Lansing. I am a shodan in aikido with Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. I tutored chemistry and physics back in college.

I enjoy teaching math, physics, and martial arts because they are fun and useful. I see these areas as tools of positive change and progress for people's lives.

I am a PhD in physics. That requires one to learn a lot of math. I chose that path.

I watch Numberphile because I find math fun.

In my PhD in physics I studied, specifically, cosmic ray detection which is a branch of astro-particle physics.

I have taught astronomy and physics for most of my life.

I am a shodan in Aikido and have exposure/practice in numerous other systems. A first degree black belt takes time and focus; still, it is just the beginning. I am patient and practical as a sensei. I have taught many students in Michigan and Hawaii and can get someone started on the long path of martial arts.

I am confident that you can learn that which you desire to make a part of you. I will help as I can. Contact me and we can make progress as schedules permit." less...