Brian Vandenberg

Rank:
1st Dan Black Belt in USA Karate
Green Belt in White Dragons of Bushido

White Dragon student since:
August 1999

Martial Arts history:
I began studying martial arts Oct 2nd 1994, and studied under Johnny Aranda. I learned various basics about kicks, strikes, blocks, take downs, and a little Aikido. Highest rank attained: Green

Awards and achievements:
A first place, few second place, a few more third, some fourth place trophies in various tournaments.

About me:
My hobbies include softball/baseball, pool, swimming, martial arts (who'd have thought?), watching good movies, chess, computer programming, and reading.

My talents include complex problem solving, memorization, and working with people to solve problems that are bothering them.

Favorite spots to vacation: Anywhere there's good fishing, big forests, and lots of big mountains, including: Yellowstone, Arches/Bryce Zion, Pineview Dam, Lost Creek, Mirror Lake, Redwood Forest in California, and many other places.

In my family, both of my parents are still married and living together. I have one brother, who is 27 years old, married, and has his first child on the way; and one sister, who is 19, and currently attending BYU Idaho (Ricks College) in Culinary arts.

Currently I'm attending Weber State and studying Computer Science.