· 1976 - At the age of 4 his mother begins exposing him to Greek mythology and history.  His father, an engineer and 
               sports enthusiast, stresses study of the sciences and athletics throughout his youth.
· 1987 - Achieves the rank of black belt in Shaolin Kempo after two years of daily study and practice.  He comes to the conclusion that it is
              ineffectual  for combat.     
          - He immerses himself in the study of traditional Hellenic warriorship as a teen; studying the  history and writings
              of the Greek philosopher warriors (Socrates, Plato, Xenephon, etc)
· 1992 - Commenced training in Jim Arvanitis' Spartan combat system in 1992 after petitioning for 4 years
· 1993 - Initiates study of Modern Greek and the ancient Attiki dialect.  He also becomes aware of the different dialects of the Greek
              language during the many phases of Hellenic history; including Koine (New Testament Greek).
· 1994 - B.S. Computer Engineering from the University of New Hampshire 1994
· 1996 - Certified by Jim Arvanitis in his Spartan combat system as an instructor after four years of intense study. 
           - Authored the first Hellenic martial art (and one of the first martial art) website on the Internet
           - First becomes aware of the Greek karate men promoting the Hellenic Federation of Pankration Athlima.  He outwardly opposes
             this movement as the adopted uniform is Asian in design and the rules of the competition resemble weak karate with poor judo.
           - Opens the Spartan Academy in Massachussetts. 
· 1997 - Is exposed to private correspondence and personal research that confirms the existence of the 5 Hellenic clans that have lineages back
              to the Greek Pankration Associations that were formed by master Pankratiasts at approximately 522 B.C. 
· 2000 - Commenced study and practice of traditional Greek dance and music after moving to Orlando, FL.
           - Made arrangements with a well known promoter and a wealthy Greek restauranteur to compete in a MMA event in mainland Greece.  
             The Greek businessman's wife is abruptly killed in a sudden car accident several months before the event, and it is canceled. 
· 2001 - Baptized  in the traditional Greek Orthodox Church.
· 2002 - Marries his wife Effie and is immersed in Pontian Greek culture by Mama, Baba, the family and extended family 
           - Via further study from Hellenic sources, is presented with the realization that some of the traditional pirinhios (Gr. war dances)
              mentioned in mythology and by the philosopher warriors such as Plato and Xenephon were preserved by the Greek 
             people from regions such as Kriti, Pelepponesos, Pontos, etc.
           - Served as Historical consultant for "2002 US National Wrestling Championships" by Oxygen Network due his knowledge of ancient
             Greek combat sports
· 2003 - Leveraging his extensive experience in the emerging sport of MMA and sparring skilled full contact martial artists (Thai boxers, 
              judoka, kyokoshinkai, wrestlers, boxers and fellow Pankratiasts) in the US and abroad, he devises a new set of  of 
             Sport Pankration rules to oppose the efforts of the oriental martial artists in Greece proper. He achieves sanctioning from ISKA  
             officials. He then drafts a complete business plan for investors involved with the US Open World Martial Arts Championship to be 
             held in July of 2004.  They accept the viability of the plan and decide to move ahead with admitting the new sport Pankration format.  
             Three months before the event, Disney, the venue host,  announces their opposition to the competition format.
             The Sport Pankration portion of the event is canceled.
· 2004 - Authored, in Greek, "Mu Tau: Modern Greek Martial Art" for Kumite Magazine, Athens, Greece.
           - Realizes that the study of TRUE Hellenic martial art is  a mentorship endeavor in imparting the balance of mind, body and spirit to
             students.  He concludes that it can only be taught to small groups.  He ceases to teach the general public and decides to concentrate  
             his efforts on training the current and next generation of Hellenes/Philhellenes exclusively
· 2005 - Realizes that the use of the word "Spartan" in modern martial art has become disused.  On one extreme are martial artists who 
             simply run gladitorial curriculum at their schools (ie. physically challenging and effective without imparting Hellenic warrior values) . 
             On the other extreme are Greek karate/kungfu men of possible Pelopponesian decent who have NO concept of the physcial
             effectiveness of Hellenic combative methods and philosopy. He changes the name of his palaistra to Akrites Academy and continues
              his ambitions to impart  traditional Hellenic warriorship to  his students. 
· 2011 - Concludes it is his duty to act as a diplomat and reach out to Ellenes and Philellenes and unite them in the interest of  promoting full
              contact martial art that instills the values of Hellenic warriorship (mind,body, spirit integration) to emulate "the ancient legacy" 
              together.  
· 2012 - Reprioritizes his own training, that of his 3 growing children (Demetrios, Elias, and Kallista)., and his students
           - Through an act of fate, connects with the Masters of the 5 Pankration clans. He reaffirms his faith in God (O Theos) the Creator
              Continues his quest of self knowledge under their watchful eye and tutelage.  He gains incredible insights to pass 
              on to his children and students.

 Media Projects:
· Compiled material for "Game of the Gods" by Jim Arvanitis
· Compiled material for "Mu Tau Pankration" and "Pankration" by Jim Arvanitis
· Published "Mu Tau Pankration" book by Jim Arvanitis
· Allowed all material from "Mu Tau Pankration" to be used to compile "Pankration" published by Paladin Press
· Compiled material for "Pankration Fundamentals" by Jim Arvanitis and distributed by TRS Video
· Reviewed many Greek martial art articles later released to international magazines
· Appeared in books: