My martial arts journey began at the Southside YMCA when I was six years old. My parents were always looking for positive and
constructive ways for me to grow as a child, so they enrolled me in the class. The classes led by Master David Jackson and Master
Keith Reed provided a strong foundation that introduced the basics and the discipline that are essential in the arts.

After years of training under Master Jackson and Master Reed and competed in multiple tournaments, my instructors decided Bakers’
Dojo would be the best place for my continued growth. After becoming a part of Baker’s Dojo, I became a two times national
champion. After 12 years in the arts under GM Otis Baker, GM Preston Baker and GM Jesse Manning, I grew to achieve the rank of
Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in December 2015. At 19 years old,my journey in the Dan system began and I traveled through the
Midwest to compete and I continued to grow.

I left the Southside YMCA as a student and later returned to carryon the legacy as an instructor. From of all of my years of training
and studies, Master Jackson and Master Reed passed down theYMCA legacy to myself and Sensei Antoinette McIntosh-Proicou.
Having since grown from the YMCA, I oversee KoNeko Dojo and will continue to uphold the Bakers’ legacy and continue to grow
martial arts in the community.

Notable Accolades as of 8:2025:
2023 Instructor of the Year - U.M.A.A
Executive Board Member - U.M.A.A
2x National Champion - AKA