Sensei Meining's long affiliation with the Martial Arts began in 1970 while a student at Penn State University's main campus. Despite several breaks in the training for career & family purposes, he has attained the following ranks:

2nd Dan - Isshinryu Karate

2nd Dan - Tae Kwon Do

Inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame in 2000

1997 Keystone State Games
-Gold Medal - Weapons
-Gold Medal - Kata
-Bronze Medal - Sparring

1998 Keystone State Games
-Gold Medal - Weapons
-Gold Medal - Kata
-Gold Medal - Sparring

1998 USA Karate Federation Nationals
-Silver Medal - Weapons
-Bronze Medal - Kata
-Silver Medal - Sparring

1999 World Karate Union Division Points Leader - Sparring

2002 Keystone State Games
-Silver Medal - Weapons
-Gold Medal - Kata
-Silver Medal - Sparring

2003 Keystone State Games
-Gold Medal - Weapons
-Gold Medal - Kata
-Gold Medal - Sparring

2004 Keystone State Games
-Gold Medal - Weapons
-Gold Medal - Kata
-Gold Medal - Sparring

In addition, Sensei Meining has won over 100 trophies at various tournaments within the Eastern Pennsylvannia region.

Sensei Meining enjoys teaching all aspects of karate, but specializes in traditional kata & weapons training.