Ian is 2nd Degree Black Belt under Wisconsin Judo and began studying Judo in 2011 with Tohkon Judo in Chicago. He joined Madison Judo in 2014 and was promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt in 2018 and received his second degree in 2023. He is USA Judo Certified National Level coach and has had a successful completion career, including Silver at the 2017 WI State Championship and back to back 5th place finishes in his age group at USA Judo Nationals in 2018 and 2019 and under 40 Wisconsin State Champion in 2024.
When not teaching Judo, Ian is a mortgage loan officer for a local credit union and a father to twin girls.