Graduated with a B․A․ in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Hawaii
Has trained in a self-styled genre that blends dancing with Asian martial arts
Finished in the Top 10 of Season 9 of "So You Think You Can Dance" and went on tour with the other Top 10 dancers
Nearly wasn't allowed to participate in "So You Think You Can Dance" when he was detained by L․A․ law enforcement because he was traveling with a nunchaku, which he planned to use as a dance prop
Has worked as a bookkeeper at his father's hair salon