Sensei Scott

Instructor

Both Tom and the Academy of Classical Karate have seen years of growth and have come far from their humble beginnings. Tom is in pursuit of World and Olympic dreams he has had since starting Karate, and has enjoyed every adventure thus far. For Tom, Karate has always been a big communicator with God, and through it he looks forward to learning more on each journey.

My advice for junior athletes is to be patient. Don’t get discouraged by a loss. Our greatest performances are often spurred by a loss, so welcome the opportunity to grow. I wouldn’t trade my history, losses, or silver medals for anything; they became my character. If nothing can discourage you, what can stop you? Right now you should be learning lessons. Heck, we’ll always be learning lessons. Analyze your performances so you can improve by not making the same mistakes, and keeping what you do well. Again be patient and hungry. Remember to stay humble because your time is coming.

Education

Texas Christian University (TCU), Class of 2012 Ft. Worth, TX

Extra Curricular Activities

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity – TCU

Awards/Honors

TCU Scholar
TCU Scholarship
TCU Dean’s Honor List
National Honor Society

Training

1998 began training at the Academy of Classical Karate – Plano,TX

Rank

2006 earned Black Belt
2009 earned 2nd degree Black Belt

Member USA National Karate Team

2004 Jr. PKF Championships – Santiago, Chile
2006 WKC Goodwill Games – Tokyo, Japan
2006 Jr. PKF Championships – Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
2006 WKC Jr. World Championships – Hanover, Germany
2007 Jr. PKF Championships – Quito, Ecuador
2007 Jr. WKF World Championships – Istanbul, Turkey
2008 WKF World Championships – Tokyo, Japan
2009 North American Cup – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2009 Sr. PKF Championships – Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
2010 North American Cup – Ixtapa, Mexico
2010 Sr. PKF Championships – Quito, Ecuador

National Level Championships

8-Time AAU National Champion
2005 Gold Medalist USA-NKF Jr. Olympics – Stockton, CA
2006 Gold Medalist USA Team Trials – Fort Lauderdale, FL
2007 Gold Medalist USA-NKF National Championships – Charleston, WV
2008 Bronze Medalist USA-NKF National Championships – Houston, TX
2009 Gold Medalist USA Team Trials – Chicago, IL
2009 Gold Medalist USA-NKF National Championships- Fort Lauderdale, FL
2010 Gold Medalist USA University Team Trials – Las Vegas, NV
2010 Gold Medalist National Champion -75kg and Open weight
2011 Gold Medalist National Champion -75kg and Open weight

International Level Championships

2004 Gold Medalist Wado Pan American Championships – San Juan, Puerto Rico
2005 Gold Medalist Wado World Championships – Dallas, Texas, USA
2006 Gold Medalist WKC World Championships – Hanover, Germany
2006 Bronze Medalist Jr. PKF Championships – Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
2007 Gold Medalist USA Open– Las Vegas, NV
2007 Silver Medalist Jr. PKF Championships – Quito, Ecuador
2008 Gold Medalist Wado World Championships – Braga, Portugal
2009 Silver Medalist USA Open – Las Vegas, NV
2009 Gold Medalist North American Cup – Las Vegas, NV, USA
2009 Bronze Medalist Sr. PKF Championships – Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
2010 Gold Medalist North American Championships – Ixtapa, Mexico
2010 Bronze Medalist USA Open – Las Vegas, NV
2011 Gold Medalist North American Cup – Montreal, Canada
2011 Gold Medalist USA Open – Las Vegas, NV
2011 GoldMedalist Wado World Championships – Dallas, TX
2011 Silver Medalist Pan American Championships – Guadalajara, Mexico
2011 Silver Medalist Pan Am Games – Guadalajara, Mexico
2012 Gold Medalist North American Cup – Las Vegas, NV
2012 Gold Medalist USA Open – Las Vegas, NV

Championship Titles

AAU National Champion (x8)
USA-NKF National Champion (x7)
USA Open Champion (x2)

North American Cup Champion (x4)

WKC Jr. World Champion
Wado Jr. World Champion
Wado Sr. World Champion (x2)