Upon moving to San Francisco the following year, Steve immediately began his lengthy relationship with Hwa Rang Kwan, studying the traditional Korean martial arts of Taekwondo, Hapkido and Kumdo under the tutorship of Grand Master D. K. Shin. Steve attained his 1st Dan Black Belt in early 1995, and has been teaching at Hwa Rang Kwan ever since. He was promoted to 5th Dan in November 2007.
Steve's Kickboxing experience began with Dutch Muay Thai instructor Ercivan at Gold's Gym in late 1997, and continued with Vaj Granelli and his great teachers at Granelli's Gym until it sadly closed down at the end of 2001. Steve continues to train on a daily basis in Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Krav Maga (where he is currently an orange belt) and Yoga.