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2010 New Year San Shou Special: Now, only $65 per month for two classes a week and only $45 per month for one class a week! Telephone Sifu Thomas for more info: 664-9191
Thomas Academy will be taking a trip to China for 14 days In March 2010. From March 13th through March 26th, 2010, we'll be visiting Beijing, Daqingshan, Rizhao, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. For more information, see our China trip page.
At the Ray Hildreth’s 19th Annual Tulsa Chinese Martial Arts Open Sept 19th, 2009. Congratulations Thomas Academy Students!
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Dionne Cornwell
1st - Beginner - Tai Chi: Hong Chen
1st - Beginner - Xing Yi
1st - Beginner - Push Hands
**** Internal Grand Champion ****
Justin Hall
2nd - Intermediate - Tai Chi Wu Hao
3rd - Advanced - Tai Chi Stright Sword
3rd - Advanced - Tai Chi Wu Hao Spear
1st - Advanced - Tai Chi Push Hands
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1st - Traditional Long Weapon
Joseph Hall, son of Rick and Cathy and brother of Justin Hall (students at Thomas Academy), shows the awards he has recently recieved for swimming. In April he won a 1st and 2nd place ribbon at the local games for Special Olympics. Not bad for his first swim meet. In May he was awarded a gold medal for the 25 meter back stroke and a bronze medal for the 25 meter freestyle at the State Games which are held in Stillwater each year.
Joe also likes doing Tai Chi and Kung Fu. Everyone at the Thomas Academy is very proud of Joe and his accomplishments at the 2009 Special Olympics!
Sifu Thomas and his special friends: Chen Guihong (left side) and Chen Zhongmin. The celebration of Christmas is becoming more and more popular all over China. A very happy occasion for all.
Adam Woodard received a 1st place award from Sifu Don Morrison of Ten Tigers Kung Fu for doign Wu Hao Broadsword.
Check it out! Sifu's got a new car! It's a restored, classic, antique 1973 Super Beatle!
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One gains by losing and loses by gaining. - Lao Tzu Thomas Academy of Tai Chi | Kung Fu is dedicated to educating and informing the public about the nature and benefits of martial arts and to providing students of the martial arts with the materials, training, and resources necessary for the further development of their mental and physical well being. Thomas Academy offers daytime, evening, and weekend group classes to accommodate everyone's schedule. Private lessons and personal training with Sifu Thomas are also available for those wanting one-on-one instruction. We are dedicated to teaching only the highest quality traditional styles of Tai Chi, Northern and Southern styles of Shaolin Kung Fu, Wushu, traditional Chinese weapons, self-defense, and contemporary martial art forms to all ages. In addition to our regular classes, we offer weekly specialty workshops, which include Qigong, Chen style Tai Chi straight sword, Wu Hao staff, and Push Hands. It is important to note that we are the only school in America that offers Wu Hao Tai Chi staff. We are scheduling more convenient class times to accommodate our expanding classes. Please feel free to browse around or contact us. We're glad you're here. |
Private Lessons!
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With the new year, Sifu Thomas is opening his 2010 appointment book for private lessons. Minimum $100 per hour. Call Sifu Thomas directly at 918/664-9191. Also, inquire about workshops and on-site, special group Tai Chi class for your business or organization. |
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Sifu Thomas in Tulsa People Magazine
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Sifu Thomas talks about the benefits of Tai Chi in the latest issue of Tulsa People Magazine. Check out the online version of the article. |
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Class Updates: San Shou / Kid's Kung Fu / Beginner's Tai Chi
San Shou has arrived at Thomas Academy! | |
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Classes are every Thursday and Saturday from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Cost is only $65 per month for two classes a week and $45 per month for one class a week. No Contracts. A school shirt ($20) is required and there is a $25.00 sign-up fee. |
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For more information about San Shou as well as more pictures, please see our San Shou class page |
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Kid's (and Big Kid's) Kung Fu | |
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For more information and pictures, please see our kid's kung fu page. | |
Beginner Tai Chi - Wedneday's are Beginner Tai Chi night at Thomas Academy. Class runs from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. For this weekly class, the fee is $45 per month with no contracts. A school shirt ($20) is required and there is a one time sign-up fee of $25. Come join the fun and journey towards good health! | |
For more information about Tai Chi, please see our Tai Chi class page. | |
Grandmaster Li and Sifu Thomas
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Grandmaster Li and Sifu Thomas practicing the Hong Chen Tai Chi style |
Grandmaster Chen Zhonghua
Grandmaster Chen Zhongua's February 2009 workshop was crazy, man! We had a blast! Everyone who attended commented on the workshop as being even more than fantastic. The event helped everyone's Tai Chi rise to a higher level. The next time that we are privileged to have Grandmaster Chen come to Thomas Academy, you will want to come.
Gallery: check out our photo gallery of the February 2009 workshop.
Kung Fu Spirit
Four Generations
Carlee Ewing (to the right of Grandmaster Chen Zhonghua) has recently turned 83 years young. Her daughter, Kennalee (to the left of Master Chen) enjoys her Tai Chi along with her daughter Kim, whose daughter Christine (age 10) enjoys doing both Tai Chi and Kung Fu. Carlee and her family have been enoying Tai Chi and Kung Fu at Thomas Academy for over ten years.
Grandmaster Chen Shu Dao
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Sifu
Goes To Xingtai - Sifu Thomas spent most of September 2007 in
Xingtai, China training hard with his Sifu and learning new techniques,
such as Wu Hao Spear. |
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Becomes Yang Disciple - While in China, Sifu Thomas was
accepted as the "first foreigner" and 6th generation Yang style
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Grandmaster Chen Shu Dao and his wife in Xingtai, China |
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