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Marlon is a student of the Wah Lum Tam Tui Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu System. Kung Fu is a centuries old Chinese method of fighting, and mind and body strengthening, which includes hand forms, weapons training and kung fu philosophy.

Marlon has performed in dozens of demonstrations and tournaments nationwide. He is an active member of Chinese community and participates in many traditional Chinese festivals performing in Lion Dances.

Traditional Jujitsu

Studied stand up trapping techniques and self defense.

Judo

Learned throwing techniques from the Japanese system of wrestling, otherwise known as, 'The Gentle Way,' which makes use of the opponent's strength to overcome him or her.

Marlon as a youth competed in dozens of tournaments.

Running

Since losing over seventy pounds in 2001 running has been a joyful endeavor for Marlon. He has ran 15 races so far, which includes thirteen 5Ks, one 10K and one five miler.

Drummer

Marlon has played the drums for over ten years. He was the drummer for his band 'Crawl,' while growing up in Southern California. Highlights included a sold out show at the 'Patriotic Hall' with 1200 people in attendance in which his band was an opening act. The 'Anti-Club,' in Los Angeles was also a popular venue in the eighties and nineties which was a familiar haunt for Crawl.

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