In 2002, he was honored with a special ceremony where he became the only person ever conferred with a Level 10 degree, from the Confederation of Canadian Wushu Organizations, an organization that only has 9 levels.
In 2002, he received a special recognition ceremony in which he became the first person to receive the highest honor, Level 10, from the Confederation of Canadian Wushu Organizations, an entity that typically awards up to nine levels.