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                                                                                                              Getting Started with Tom Bloom Karate
                                                                                                            If you’re new to Karate and the world of Martial Arts: Welcome! Keep reading – it’s the perfect place for you to get started.
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                                                                                                            36 years later I literally wake up in the morning and am excited to get into the studio, because my passion is my family, my teaching and my training– wouldn't have it any other way. It’s truly an amazing feeling and I’m so thankful to be living this way (I have to pinch myself sometimes), but I’m happy to give back for all of the fortunate things that have happened to me by helping others achieve the same.

                                                                                                            Professor, Tom Bloom, World Champion

                                                                                                            Master Bloom and Daughter Ava, Ready to answer Karate Questions

                                                                                                            TANG SOO DO
                                                                                                            PROFESSOR
                                                                                                            WORLD CHAMPION
                                                                                                            MASTER TOM BLOOM

                                                                                                            5 Time International Karate Champion
                                                                                                            Long Beach International Karate Championships Patch
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            3 Time World Karate Champion

                                                                                                            Co-Captain USA Karate Team 1984-1988
                                                                                                            World Karate

                                                                                                            PROFESSOR TOM BLOOM
                                                                                                            Author of
                                                                                                            The Complete Handbook of Karate
                                                                                                            (Flower Productions, 1989)
                                                                                                            Original Karate Book

                                                                                                            STUDENT SUCCESS

                                                                                                            Over 325 Black Belt Students

                                                                                                            28 World Karate Champions

                                                                                                            Undefeated 2-Time World Champion USA Demonstration Team 1996-2000

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                                                                                                            Bob Wall and Chuck Norris infront of Sherman Oaks Karate
                                                                                                            Bob Wall and Chuck in front of Legendary Norris Sherman Oaks Karate
                                                                                                            Grand-master Ed Parker awards International Trophy
                                                                                                            On Stage Grand Master Ed Parker Presents Maser Tom Bloom with the International Championship Trophy
                                                                                                                 Master Bloom’s Martial Arts training began at Chuck Norris Karate Studio in Sherman Oaks, CA.  He was awarded his first-degree black belt in 1981. 

                                                                                                                 Presently, Master Bloom holds the level of 9th Degree Master in Tang Soo Do Karate, 6th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a 7th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido.  His karate expertise are built on power, speed, skills, and most of all, discipline and respect.

                                                                                                                 Master Bloom has demonstrated his talents at countless tournaments and exhibitions throughout the world.  Throughout his career he has received recognition in every major martial arts publication and has been featured on the cover of Martial Arts Training Magazine.  In January 1992 Black Belt Magazine awarded Tom Bloom Karate Studio with the prestigious “Black Belt Magazine School of the Month Award.” 

                                                                                                                 To date, Master Bloom has awarded more than 300 black belt degrees at various levels and has personally trained over 27 World Champions.

                                                                                                                 Master Bloom lives in Thousand Oaks, CA with his wife
                                                                                                            Alyson.  They have four children, Bo, (Black Belt), Ava, Jackson, and baby Charlotte Ray.  Alyson Bloom is a 4-time International champion and is the Director of Operations at Tom Bloom Martial Arts
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                                                                                                            Karate in Thousand Oaks 30 Years

                                                                                                            Congratulations Tom Bloom Karate 2012

                                                                                                            30 Years of

                                                                                                             BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                            Decades of Karate Wetlake Village
                                                                                                            Karate Pictures over the Years

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                                                                                                            How many times a week should we attend class?
                                                                                                             It is recommended that students take a minimum of two classes every week. Check the class schedule for beginner class times and make sure you or your child can attend at least two classes per week. Afternoon classes are available for children ages 41/2-7 and juniors ages 8-11. Teen and adult classes are available both in the mornings and evenings. 
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                                                                                                              What is the monthly tuition? Are there family rates?
                                                                                                            We recommend our “Two Week
                                                                                                            Introductory Program”
                                                                                                            Upon completion of this program Tuition is $90 a month for the first family member. Family discounts are available and we do not use term contracts. We have in-house monthly billing, however, we encourage EFT payments on a month to month basis.
                                                                                                            Note: Student Karate Uniforms are included with your first enrollment into any of our Karate programs.
                                                                                                            Two Week Karate Web Special

                                                                                                             What do we wear?
                                                                                                            You or your child may train in any comfortable attire including sweats t-shirts and other workout wear to join in your FREE Introductory Lesson.
                                                                                                            Often children  joining in their first introductory Karate class feel a little self conscious when they see other students wearing uniforms. This is why we suggest our two Week Introductory Program that
                                                                                                            includes a
                                                                                                            FREE Uniform.
                                                                                                            Tang Soo Do Ventura County
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                                                                                                            Mental strength is achieved by total awareness; it is the projection of one’s force of spirit and has no limitations. Through the integration of mind and body, one’s mental training manifests itself in the physical state. Once this unity is achieved, its strength can be applied to any aspect of your life.
                                                                                                            Professor, Tom Bloom
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                                                                                                            I just want to finish off by saying that I’m here for you, not only as a teacher while you begin or continue your karate training, but also as a friend and reinforcement to the values and goals you are setting for yourself and your children. You can talk to me at any time and I do my best to respond to all emails (it’s been getting tougher lately as the studio gains in popularity, but I will always do my best to respond!), and I do not hold myself above anybody. I’m just a karate practitioner who loves what he does, I have one life goal... "to leave this world  a better place". Thank you so much for your support, and if you’ve made it this far, I’d love for you to come say hi to me on my Facebook Page. I’ll definitely respond, and I look forward to meeting you! 

                                                                                                            Professor Tom Bloom, World Champion
                                                                                                            TOM BLOOM KARATE
                                                                                                            2844 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

                                                                                                            Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

                                                                                                            Email: TomBloomKarate@aol.com

                                                                                                            (818) 991-9292

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                                                                                                            (818) 991-9292 2844 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Email: Tombloomkarate@aol.com Photo used under Creative Commons from neufi