M.P. Schaefer has been studying & practicing the martial arts for over thirty years. While researching the origins of various arts he crossed over into various other subjects including Asian culture; history; and philosophy, the myths & legends of Japan & China as well as other Asian countries and even India. He speak more than passable Japanese and using several dictionaries sometimes reads college level textbooks and ancient manuscripts in Japanese & Chinese. Mr. Schaefer holds a master's degree in Oriental medicine and acupuncture, as well as a few medical licenses & various certificates.