Since the age of 10, Raf has practiced various martial arts, they included:Judo, Karate (Black Belt) (Style: Kyokushinkai, & Shotokan), Capoeira (Batizado as “Braza” and of course Savate.

In brief, Raf being competitive by nature participated in competitions with a good amount of success winning a number of tournaments and championships.

“Good or bad, I’ve had teachers that have helped me excel in these sports. In essence man is the sum total of his experiences, in writing that, I have to give credit where it’s due. Most & foremost a special thanks to my parents who’s support is unquestionable, and without them I would have never been introduced to these great sports."

To : 1st Sensei, Reynald Campbell: 3x World Champion (Karate Shotokan): As a wimpy kid you showed me how to be brave, courageous and strong in the face of adversity in order to win.

Michael Gregory: Thanks for the introduction to such a great sport, Boxe Francaise Savate.

Richard Dimitri & the Senshido Team: (One of the world's leading authorities on personal protection and hand to hand combat, founder of Senshido and Combative Science Technologies): My limits keep surpassing themselves, thanks to you.

In Boxe Francaise Savate; special thanks to:

Michel Leroux: "French “Directeur Technique National”: You believed in us & had faith in us from the start. “You the man!”

Miriam Chomaz: “Nice girl full of spunk”

Christophe Neuville: Thanks for putting up with us in class & teaching us the finer aspects of the sport…”Tu parles avec un accent”

Nicolas Gallart: What can you say but just a really nice guy

Pascale Soncourt: An incredibly sweet & kind lady.