Tom callos biography

50 year martial artist —who is an artist..

To: UBBT and 100 Folk

Re: Staff and Students and a

My friends, YOUR SCHOOL is so much more than a “karate” or “taekwondo” or “kung fu” school.

Your brand of martial arts is a quantum leap ahead of what the typical martial arts school used to be.

Tom Callos Mini-Bio: Tom Callos is a 7th degree black belt under Ernie Reyes, Sr. --and a 1st dan in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Andre Galvao.

Tom Callos.

50 year martial artist —who is an artist.

Following a professional career in martial arts (and several broken bones), Tom Callos is pursuing a quieter calling in relief print making.

I'm a writer and an activist working within the international martial arts community.

And, of course, you’re not just teaching a richer brand of physical martial arts –you’re educational approach has evolved to a place where your work impacts lives deeply.

And not JUST the lives of your students, but everyone in their/your sphere of influence; If you tackle Project-Based Leadership Training (PBLT) you are making inroads, change, and improvements in your community.

Let me remind you of one of my favorite quotes from my Peace Flashcard set, Peace is More Important Than Punches:

This might be THE ESSENCE and the core of our philosophy. “Self-defense” is believing, understanding, and taking action on the idea that you CAN and DO make a difference.

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