While many start the martial arts at a very young age, Ed wasn't introduced and committed until the age of 21. Starting in 1995 as one of Cung Le's first students, San Shou was Ed's first taste of learning the martial arts. One year later and 30 pounds lighter, Ed won his first title in Phoenix and also went on to capture the Amateur Light Weight San Shou title in 1996. His Coach, Cung Le, was the main motivating factor; he saw the potential in Ed to become successful on the "Lei Tai" (raised platform in which San Shou matches were held). One of the quotes he'll always remember from his coach is: "It's not how long you've been training; it's what you do with your time." After achieving success at Nationals, Ed focused his energy with private and group kickboxing training within corporate company facilities. He loved the natural high that training gave him, but it was even more rewarding when he was able to teach others to feel the same. For several years, Ed helped build the San Jose training facility and "USH" fight team. This gym was where Ed's roots lied and he wanted to give back by continuing to help it grow. He coached there for several years, opening people's eyes to the fighting world by training his students like fighters, even if they never intended to step into the ring. With the success of the San Jose gym, Ed and Cung decided it was time to expand. They opened Cardiozone Inc. in Santa Clara, a sister location to the home base in San Jose, and Ed ran the new facility as Head Coach. Along with the help of Coach Butch Atangan, he would now breed his own successful fighters and at the same time, train individuals to achieve personal physical fitness goals. To broaden his knowledge base and strengthen his throwing abilities (which San Shou demanded), he signed up for Judo at San Jose State.

Though Ed enjoyed training in Judo, he missed San Shou and the ability to strike his opponent. So after extensive time off from the fighting scene, Ed stepped back into the ring before his own students at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. His plan was to train again, fight, and then finally retire. The challenge was set and the battle was fought, however, by split decision Ed fell shy of a win. This was Ed's first fight in front of his students, and he couldn't accept losing before them. Motivated by the goal to win a fight in front of his students, he continued training, and now before all of his students, stepped back into the ring at The Born to Fight III San Shou Shootout in his hometown, San Jose, CA. As main event, Ed didn't disappoint his supporters— he landed a lead right hook that dropped his opponent for a "standing 8" count. The fight ended with a unanimous decision in his favor – Ed dominated his fight and accomplished his goal to fight victoriously in front of his students.

If you want to finally achieve your fitness goals, or are interested in competing, training at Condition and Competition Kickboxing will only lead to positive results. Many have already seen great results training under Coach Ed, so it's now time for you to do the same. Join him and others at Condition and Competition Kickboxing.