Joe Salomone began his studies in 1973 as a member of the Liu Seong Royal Kung Fu Club in Las Vegas, Nevada under the tutelage of his teacher Grand Master Arthur Sikes. His teacher was a senior student of Great Grand Master Willem Reeders (Liu Seong). To further enhance his skills he entered the world of amatuer boxing from 1977-1984.  He became a five time Nevada State Golden Glove and ABF champion, and was selected to represent the U.S.A in International Boxing competition while training at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from 1981-1984.

In 1980 Mr. Salomone received his Orange Sash (black belt) and began his priest training. He operated several schools in Las Vegas before moving to Phoenix in 1990.  He formed (AISDA) the American Institute of Self Defense Arts in 1993 while teaching thousands of students, from pre-school children to adults.
 
Mr. Salomone authored a book on Tai-Chi Exercise in 1996 and produced instructional videos with his knowledge of these arts. He has traveled around the country since 1997 teaching seminars and certification programs to students, martial art professionals, and the general public. These programs are offered in numerous cities and states incuding Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New York, Virginia, and California.