Tim started training Brazilian Jujitsu in 2003 in Little Rock Arkansas at Living Defense Martial Arts with team Nova Uniao under Danny Dring, a black belt under Andre Pederneiras. Tim was promoted to blue belt in Sept 04. In October of 04, Tim was assigned to Osan AB South Korea where he started the Osan Brazilian Jujitsu Federation, a 4 day a week program open to anyone who was interested in rolling. All totaled 72 volunteers were introduced, trained, and experienced BJJ according to Tim and will fore ever remember “come on out if ya aint scared!” In October 05 Tim was assigned to Tyndall AF Base FL, and sought out SAMBO/Judo/Jujitsu coach Carlos Cummings. To date Tim continues to train three days a week with Coach Cummings and has earned Assistant Coach Credentials.