In 1978, Tim started competing in Martial Arts. His early years of training did not come easy – to be the first one inside the doors of gym he trained at, Tim spent many sleepless nights behind the facility looking for shelter.

All of it paid off when the up-and-coming fighter started winning titles. In 2001, Tim won his first international title. In 2002, Tim achieved his life long Dream and won the World USKBA title. Tim retired from competition in 2006