- 9th degree black belt
- In the martial arts since 1964
- Founded Gonsalves Tae Kwon Do School in 1970
- Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- Inducted into USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - Grandmaster of the Year Award
- Inducted into the Martial Arts World Hall of Fame - Spirit of Champions Award
- Named Master Instructor of the Year
- Named Most Outstanding Martial Artist
- Inducted into Who's Who in the Martial Arts
- Awarded rank of Honored Master by IKSA
- Retired in 2002
- Still actively involved in guiding and advising students and instructors at Gonsalves Tae Kwon Do
