Senpai Scott

Senpai 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)