Master Doug has been involved in the martial arts for over 38 years. He is the lead instructor for the American Colleges of Kombido in West Haven, Connecticut. Master Doug currently holds the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt and is Sempai (Lead Student) for the American Kombido Association. Master Doug works at BBi Technologies located in Milford, CT as their Service Manager. He lives in West Haven, Connecticut with his wife, Betsey and his son, Angus. Master Doug was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2012 for Lifetime Achievment.