Fleegle Sensei began his martial arts training in 1973 in Okinawan karate and trained for 4 years between 1973 and 1981. Fleegle Sensei first trained in Aikido in 1974 under Jon Takagi Sensei of Arizona Aikido. He continued his Aikido training in 1994 under Fred Mastison Sensei of Aikido of Phoenix, in the Seidokan style of Aikido, quickly rising to the position of sensei of a branch dojo in Glendale, Arizona. In 2005, Fleegle Sensei established White Tanks Aikido in Surprise, Arizona.

White Tanks Aikido is currently offering classes through the City of Glendale Parks & Recreation Dept. and on a limited basis in Surprise.

Fleegle Sensei has taught hundreds of children, youth and adult students since 1996 and has trained handicapped and special needs students. He holds the rank of Yondan, fourth degree black belt.