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"(text book reference by Guro Dan Inosanto), Sule ernolled at the Francis Fong Wing Chun Academy in Atlanta, GA. In 2006 Sule earned a black sash in Wing Chun under the guidance of Sifu Fong. Also during this time Sifu Fong had a tremendous influence by exposing Sule to the unique blend of martial art training that has shaped Sule into a versitile martial art student and instructor with a solid foundation. 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 Si-Gung Bruce Lee. In 1989 Sule travled to attend the Southeastern Martail Arts Conference held in Atlanta, GA featuring Guro Inosanto, Sifu Fong and Ajarn Chai. This training conference led Sule to further his study of Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipino Martial Arts by relocating to Atlanta in 1990. After earning an Apprentic Instructorship in 2004, Sule has continued to further his study as an instuctor with guidance from Guro Inosanto and Sifu Fong. Known as a world authority in Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do Concepts and Filipino martial arts, Guro Dan Inosanto has over 40+ years experience in the martial art and is considered one of the world's greatest living martial artists! Originally introduced to Okinawa Te and Jiu-Jitsu in Stockton, California, Guru Dan began Judo training with Duke Yoshimura. After his discharge from military service (Paratrooper - 101st Airborne) he moved to Los Angeles in 1961. There, Guro Dan began training with Ed Parker "Father of American Karate." Ultimately Guro Dan attained a black belt in Kenpo under Ed Paker, who encouraged him to explore Filipino arts deeper. Guro Dan's research began with his father, (a community leader) who introduced him to many Escrimadors of the Filipino 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 an out-of-town guest named, "Bruce Lee". This meeting sparked a life long friend/student/teacher relationship between these men. "People are still trying 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 2002 Sule gained his first exposure to Jean Jacques Machado at the Inosanto Academy - Legends Camp in Los Angeles. Although Jiu-Jitsu had become a part of Sule's training regimen before the Legends Camp, Jean Jacques' humility, technique, teaching style and talent had and continues to have a tremendous impact on the value Sule places on solid Jiujitsu fundamentals as a foundation for fitness and self-defense. Jean Jacques Machado is one of five brothers of the world renowned Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family and nephew of Carlos Gracie (founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu). Jean Jacques began his Jiu-Jitsu training over twenty years ago. He dominated the competitive arena of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his native country, capturing every major title and competition award from 1982 through 1992. In 1992 Jean Jacques arrived in the United States to continue his competitive success. Dominating the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene both in the US and in international competition, Jean Jacques is one of the most admired and respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world for his outstanding fighting and competitive accomplishments, as well as technical, teaching and coaching expertise. Jean Jacques is in demand throughout the world as one of the foremost authorities in the field of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In 2004 on a first visit to Brasil for a Capoeira event, some Capoeira students (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 his hotel reservations fell through. Little did either man know the airport meeting was the start to a long term 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)