Accomplishments and Titles
- 9th dan Kyokushinkai Karate (Budo Kaikan)
- 7th dan Sei Budo Kai
- 4th dan Kyokushinkai Karate (NKA)
- 2nd dan Full-Contact Karate (USA)
- Highest degree Savate (Boxe Francaise)
- 4th dan Oyama Karate
- Eight time Dutch Champion Kyokushin Karate
- Competed at the World Championships Kyokushin Karate (1979, 1983, 1987)
- Savate World Heavyweight Champion (1991)
- Three time Savate European Heavyweight Champion
- UFC 1 Tournament Runner Up (1993)
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