In 1980 Sule gained his first exposure to martial art training under the guidance of 'Mr. Thomas' and their relationship continues to grow. In 1989 Sule earned 1st Dan black belt under Master Thomas. Master John Thomas has been recognized by, "Who's Who In Martial Arts," as a competitor, teacher and his notable accomplishments include but are not limited to: 6 years training Navy Seals, Head Instructor special service knife and unarmed combat, 4th Dan black belt Hapkido , 3rd Dan black belt Tae-Kwon-Do, 1st Dan black belt Judo, 13 years training Aiki-Jutsu and Aikido, 2 U.S. National Full-contact Championships, 4 titles -"Unlimited Contact," and a U.S. Open Sparring championship. Addtionally Master Thomas holds the world record for the most boards broken in under 60 seconds, with more than 30 different techniques. (www.1uskc.com)

In 1989, in search of Wing Chun training and "the best person to cultivate and teach trapping ability"(book reference by Guro Dan Inosanto), Sule ernolled at the Francis Fong Wing Chun Academy in Atlanta, GA. Sule earned a black sash in Wing Chun under the guidance of Sifu Fong in 2006. Over this 17 year period, and to this day, Sifu Fong's influence has built upon and further influenced the foundation for the unique blend of martial art training that has shaped Sule into a versitile student and instructor. Sifu Francis Fong has over 30 years experience in Wing Chun Kung Fu and is considered one of the finest Wing Chun instructors in the U.S.A. Beginning his study under Sifu Jiu Wan in Hong Kong (1965), he moved to the United States in the early 1970's. In 1973, he traveled to New York, relocating two years later to Atlanta, GA and soon opened he opened the Francis Fong Wing Chun Academy, later to become the Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy. (www.francisfongacademy.com)

In 1980's Sule read many books by Guro Inosanto and the Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Sijo Bruce Lee.  Inspired by his research, Sule traveled in 1989 to meet this author and martial artist at the Southeast Martial Arts Conference in Atlanta, GA where he also met, Sifu Fong, & Ajarn Chai. The conference inspired Sule to study Wing Chun, Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipino Martial Arts and move to Atlanta in 1990. Leading up to and post Apprentice Instructor certification in 2004, Sule has continued to study with guidance from Guro Inosanto. Known as a world authority in Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do Concepts and Filipino martial arts, Guro Inosanto has over 40+ years experience in martial art and is considered one of the world's greatest living martial artists! Originally introduced to Okinawa Te & Jiu-Jitsu in Stockton, California, Guru Dan began Judo training with Duke Yoshimura. After his discharge from the military (Paratrooper - 101st Airborne) he moved to Los Angeles in 1961. There, Guro Dan began training with Ed Parker "Father of American Karate," and earned a black belt in Kenpo. Guro Dan's tireless research into the arts of Filipino culture began with his father, who introduced him to Escrimadors of his own community. Three of the most notable, at that time were: Max Sarmiento, Angel Cabales, and Johnny Lacoste. In 1964, during Ed Parker's International Karate Championship, Guro Dan was asked to escort a guest, "Bruce Lee". The request would spark a life long friend/student/teacher relationship. "People still try to define 'Jeet Kune Do' in terms of distinct style, i.e. Bruce Lee's Gung-Fu, Bruce Lee's Karate, Bruce Lee's Kick-Boxing or Bruce Lee's Street Fighting, etc...To label 'Jeet Kune Do' as "Bruce Lee's martial art", is to miss the meaning completely; its concepts simply cannot be confined within a system. To understand this, a martial artist must transcend the duality of the "for" and "against" and reach one unity that is without distinction. The understanding of Jeet Kune Do is a direct intuition of this unity. Truth cannot be perceived until we have come to full understanding of our potential and ourselves. According to Lee, knowledge in the martial arts ultimately means self-knowledge." - Guro Dan Inosanto (www.inosanto.com)

In 2004 on a first visit to Brasil for a Capoeira event, some Capoeiristas (i.e. 'Malandro' & 'Come-Come') from California introduced Sule to a man ('Muriel') at the airport. Muriel offered Sule a place to stay overnight after learning from a translator that Sule's hotel reservations fell through. Little did either man know the airport meeting would begin a student/teacher/friend relationship. The two kept in touch through training events, e-mails and used translators until Sule's second visit to Brasil (2006). During that visit Sule learned more about Contra-Mestre Muriel's vision for bringing his Capoeira work to Atlanta. Contra-Mestre Muriel trained in Capoeira for over 14 years in Sao Paulo, Brasil under the guidance of Mestre Suassuna (Founder: Groupo Cordao De Ouro). Today Muriel has graduated and holds the title 'Contra-Mestre' in Capoeira. Contra-Mestre Muriel spent the last 4 years touring and teaching Capoeira workshops throughout the US and abroad before settling in Atlanta, GA in 2006. (www.cdoatlanta.org)