Mario’s martial arts journey began early on with his introduction to Bruce Lee, Marvel Comics, Kung Fu Theatre, and the 1980’s Ninja craze. He joined the Princeton Academy of Martial Arts (PAMA) in 1999 under world renowned Sifu/Guru/Ajarn Rick Tucci and studied the various arts offered. In 2001 he progressed to the Jun Fan Level 2 class where students were expected to take their training to a higher level. In 2006 Mario became certificated as a Personal Trainer from the World Instructor Training School (W.I.T.S.). One of his Continuing Education Units focused on Fitness for Children. Mario has and continues to train with many accredited instructors including Sifu Rick Tucci, Guru Dan Inosanto, Grandmaster Chai Sirisute, Professor Nicholas Saignac, Rik Brown (Mr. Maceman) and many more.

• Associate Instructor, JKD/Kali under Sifu/Guro Mike Wolhfert

• Yellow Glove under Professor Nicholas Saignac

• W.I.T.S. Certified Personal Trainer

• Jun Fan Level 2 under Rick Tucci

• Certified Mace Coach under Rik Brown