***Carlos was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall
of Fame on Saturday, April 24, 2004 in New York.
The Hall of Fame was established in 1992 by
Dr. Jim Thomas, Ph. D, D. Sc., and 9th Degree Black Belt.***

Carlos was born in LaPaz, Bolivia in South America.  He came to the
United States at the age of 9 along with his parents and 3 sisters.  Not long after,
Carlos started studying Judo  and Tae Kwan Do.  Carlos earned black
                            belts in both in the 1970's.  After teaching martial arts classes (while holding
down a full-time job) in his home for about 10 years, Carlos decided
to open his own gym in 2000.  Carlos is also a certified personal
trainer through ISSA - International Sports Sciences
Association.  Carlos has a younger brother who teaches martial arts as well.