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                                                                                                            Tom Bloom Karate

                                                                                                            Karate School of Self-Defense
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Resident Master, Tom Bloom

                                                                                                            World Karate Champion
                                                                                                             Karate Professor of Tang Soo Do
                                                                                                            Tang Soo Do

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                                                                                                            All Levels taught daily by

                                                                                                            Master Tom Bloom, World Karate Champion

                                                                                                            Professor of 
                                                                                                            Tang Soo Do

                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            Karate and sports Professor Tom Bloom
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                                                                                                            that benefit the athletes engaged

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                                                                                                             Karate and organized sports

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                                                                                                            Classes begin Feb 3, 2012
                                                                                                            CONTACT* Bryan "Peoples" Galbreath
                                                                                                            (818) 802-8111


                                                                                                            Tom Bloom Karate
                                                                                                            Established 1982
                                                                                                             Discipline, Self Defense & Respect
                                                                                                            Tom Bloom Karate has been committed to serving The Conejo Valley for over 30 years. Providing excellence in Karate instruction, as well as life skills that impact both kids and adults in a safe, family friendly environment!
                                                                                                            Come experience why so many have made Tom Bloom Karate a part of their lives.  
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            MEN - WOMEN -TEENS - CHILDREN
                                                                                                            Karate lessons and training program for people of all ages.
                                                                                                            Begin your journey of enjoying one of the most powerful experiences of your life.

                                                                                                            KARATE CLASSES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
                                                                                                            The Tom Bloom Karate Center offers many programs that will fit your family needs.
                                                                                                            You will achieve the benefits of greater health, fitness, and self-defense awareness. 
                                                                                                            More importantly you will experience family bonding.
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                                                                                                            WHY IS KARATE SO POPULAR? and

                                                                                                            WHY TOM BLOOM KARATE?  

                                                                                                            Karate training is so popular because no other activity can provide the same positive results on a personal level, for each individual participant. Whether your goals are self-confidence, self-defense, personal development, fitness, concentration, or to earn a black belt, Tom Bloom Karate will take you there. From our Karate Kid programs, to our fitness programs, our instructors are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve your  goals.

                                                                                                            At Tom Bloom Karate we have successfully taught people of all ages from preschoolers to seniors, for 30 years.


                                                                                                            WHY ENROLL YOUR CHILDREN IN OUR KARATE PROGRAM?   


                                                                                                            Preschoolers    

                                                                                                            • Our reward system improves children’s self-esteem. 
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • They learn discipline and learn to channel their aggression.
                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                            • They become better coordinated.
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • The atmosphere at Tom Bloom Karate makes them feel accepted by the adults and other  
                                                                                                                  children they deal with.
                                                                                                            • They build self-confidence while having fun. 


                                                                                                            Students - 6 to 18 

                                                                                                            In addition to what the Preschoolers learn -

                                                                                                            • Our program teaches children the essentials of self defense.     

                                                                                                            • They learn to respect others and themselves.
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • Our program helps them set goals for themselves and teaches them to develop the positive attitude that guarantees they meet their goals.
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • They learn they must arrive in class on time properly prepared and properly dressed.
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • They learn to retain their positive attitude even after having a bad day at school or in sports.
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • They not only learn to defend themselves, but how to avoid dangerous situations.

                                                                                                            • They learn to reject the idea of bullying and learn to keep from being bullied without having to resort to violence. (For more information, click here) 
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • They develop skills, such as proper balance and hand-eye coordination that are required for good performance in all other sports. (For more information on this, click here)

                                                                                                            • They are conditioned to concentrate on performing and completing their assignments, whether it is at the Karate studio or in school. 


                                                                                                            WHY SHOULD YOU ENROLL IN OUR KARATE PROGRAM? 

                                                                                                            In addition to learning and benefitting from all your children are learning, You will be better able to relate with, enjoy, and appreciate your children’s accomplishments. 
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • It helps coalesce the members of the family.
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • Karate is a Fun, Fulfilling Workout for Adults
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • Our workouts are a great way to get in shape
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • Our classes relieve stress
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • Our practice sessions give you confidence
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            • What we teach you could save your life.


                                                                                                            Servicing: Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Oak Park and Lang Ranch


                                                                                                            BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE SINCE 1982!
                                                                                                              


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                                                                                                            Just another great training day at TBK :)
                                                                                                            Master bowing in the Karate Class
                                                                                                            Karate Students showing respect
                                                                                                            Karate Kids age 3-5

                                                                                                            Adult Class

                                                                                                            Sachs, Lee, and Goodman

                                                                                                            Anderson 4 years

                                                                                                            White Belt Class

                                                                                                            Master ZIA

                                                                                                            TBK 4th Degree Black Belt

                                                                                                            Mrs. Bloom

                                                                                                            World Karate Champion

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                                                                                                            Bassai down strike Master Tom Bloom
                                                                                                            Why is “Tradition”
                                                                                                             emphasized at the Tom Bloom Karate Center?

                                                                                                            The Tom Bloom Karate System employs modern Martial Arts with old school values. Our purpose is to develop every aspect of the self' in order to produce a mature person who can totally integrate intellect, emotions, body and spirit. Tom Bloom Karate is not a sport, it is a mental and physical art: a well-balanced style, combining an array of the most effective offensive and defensive styles known today.  Tom Bloom Karate is a complete system that is realistic and dynamic. It combines self defense with traditional values and ethics and teaches respect for others and ourselves. Our Karate program develops the complete martial artist by blending the needs of today's world with the Karate traditions that have been passed down throughout the centuries.

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                                                                                                            TOM BLOOM KARATE

                                                                                                            2844 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

                                                                                                            Thousand Oaks, CA 91362


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                                                                                                            (818) 991-9292



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