Sensei Tommy Thomas began his training in the early 70’s, studying Shorin-ryu.
In the mid 80’s, he moved to South Carolina and started training in Tae Kwon Do. In 1995
he began training in Isshinryu with Kyoshi Kristensen. He recieved his Sho-Dan in 2000.
Mr. Thomas was also presented with the Veterans Distinguished Honor Award by the 2000
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Mr. Thomas is a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded two
Purple Hearts during his service to our country. Mr. Thomas consistently places first in
Kumite and has competed for Grand Champion many times including the IWKA 2001, 2003, &
2005 Championships. Mr. Thomas was promoted to Ni-Dan in March of 2003 and San-Dan in
December 2006. Mr. Thomas is an instructor and continues to train at the Coppell Dojo. Mr. Thomas received the title of Sensei at the Shiai on December 2, 2007.
Sensei Tommy Thomas began his training in the early 70’s, studying Shorin-ryu.
In the mid 80’s, he moved to South Carolina and started training in Tae Kwon Do. In 1995
he began training in Isshinryu with Kyoshi Kristensen. He recieved his Sho-Dan in 2000.
Mr. Thomas was also presented with the Veterans Distinguished Honor Award by the 2000
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Mr. Thomas is a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded two
Purple Hearts during his service to our country. Mr. Thomas consistently places first in
Kumite and has competed for Grand Champion many times including the IWKA 2001, 2003, &
2005 Championships. Mr. Thomas was promoted to Ni-Dan in March of 2003 and San-Dan in
December 2006. Mr. Thomas is an instructor and continues to train at the Coppell Dojo. Mr. Thomas received the title of Sensei at the Shiai on December 2, 2007.