He twice won a bronze medal at the Pan American Games during his career in the bantamweight division (– 60 kg), in 1979 and 1983.

In 1986, he won the bronze medal in the 60 kg weight category at the judo demonstration sport event as part of the 1986 Commonwealth Games.

He ran Takahashi Dojo in Ottawa, Ontario teaching Judo, Karate and other forms of martial arts.

He also taught both English and Physical Education at Confederation High School (Ottawa).

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