Mr. Randolph began his martial arts career in February 1996 and advanced to his black belt in less than three years in January 1999.  In February 2001 he earned his 2^nd Dan, and earned his 3rd Dan in December 2004.  In October of 2007, Mr. Randolph earned his 4th Dan Master Belt.

Mr. Randolph has been in the military for over 18 years and has been decorated twice, he has been deployed internationally, and currently he works for the Connecticut National Guard. 

In 2000, Mr. Randolph competed with the USA Karate Team in Australia.  In March 2003, Mr. Randolph was deployed to serve in the war in Iraq.  He returned in May 2004.