I started formal training in 1976, studying Tae Kwon Do from some traditional Korean instructors, for about 5 years in Fairfield, California while my Step Father Inus G. Crawford was stationed at Travis Air Force Base, and for an additional 2 more years when we moved to Parsons, Kansas. Later I would study Shotokan Karate, Kempo Karate, Wrestling and Shush Win Tai Do for several years before finally finding a complete art; one that would amend my prior martial arts studies and training.

Pai Te Lung (or Pai Lum for short) served as my new foundation, encompassing both the striking arts with the ground fighting, making me a much better and more complete martial artist. I obtained the rank of Sifu (1st degree black sash/belt) within 3 1/2 years (which was no small feat in itself) under the direction of Grandmaster Larry Collins (Si Tai Gung Collins) on the 21st day of October, 2000. Holding true to the Pai Te Lung tradition, I was adopted by Grandmaster as his son on the 4th day of November 2000. Upon Grandmaster Collins' request, and my desire to keep the art alive for the next generation of Pai Te Lung practitioners, I decided to teach. Later that same year, we celebrated the grand opening of the White Dragon Academy of Kung Fu located in downtown Pittsburg, Kansas.

Although, at times the journey has been tedious, I continue to teach, lead and train by example. Through my hard work and determination, I was promoted to Master (Si Gung / 4th degree black sash/belt) on the 21st of March 2009.