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Continue reading this article...We had so many events and pictures that this month marks the first dedicated pictorial section! We hope you enjoy this edition of the Thomas Academy Newsletter.
A new workshop will be offered every friday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Chen Tai Chi Straight Sword. Taught by Desciple Justin Hall. The cost is only $10 per session.
See the daily schedule for this and other classes.
For the finest Chinese Martial Arts apparel and shoes, Sifu Thomas recommends:
Order directly and receive the Thomas Academy discount.
Our discount code is TA.
Thomas Academy will bring Tai Chi to your community! Within 60 miles radios of Tulsa, we will come to your community and teach an 8 week Tai Chi course.
You will receive hands on training in learning a Tai Chi form. The costs: $120 per person with a minimum of 10 people. Class size is only limited to the space available.
Sifu Thomas also offers special prices for presentations and seminars.
For more information contact Sifu Rick Thomas at 918-664-9191 or email at taichi@thomasacademy.com
Congratulations to Cathy Franklin, 2011 Tulsa Public Schools teacher of the year! She's a good teacher and a great student!
Kid's Kung Fu(n) classes now only $65 for two classes each week!
Make you own schedule. Choose from:
- Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Saturday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
See our kid's kung fu page for more information.
Let the kid's kung fu(n) begin!
Thomas Academy is now offering five Saturday classes:
- Tai Chi
- Wu Hao Broadsword
- Chen Hong
- Shaolin Kung Fu
- San Shou
2011 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
Adam Woodard received a 1st place award from Sifu Don Morrison of Ten Tigers Kung Fu for doing Wu Hao Broadsword.
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The Master arrives without leaving, sees the light without looking, achieves without doing a thing. - 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. |
Metro Christian Academy
On October 19, 2011, Tulsa, Oklahoma's Metro Christian Academy 4th graders through high schoolers had a blast learning about Tai Chi!
Sifu Thomas and Disciples Dionne and Adam gave a presentation on Chinese martial arts. Metro Christian Academy, what a great school and what wonderful kids! Learning, having fun, and living large, in the world of Chinese martial arts.
Vintage Wu Hao
Thomas Academy now has a YouTube channel for our Tai Chi videos. Right now, we have a couple videos up showcasing our vintage Wu Hao style of Tai Chi. Check out our videos and subscribe to our channel!
Thomas Academy Whirlwind Triumph
Thomas Academy Triumphs at this summer's Tulsa 2011 Whirlwind Classic Open Martial Arts Tournament!
Special thanks to Master Larry Wells for hosting such a great event. Thomas Academy students competed in Tai Chi, Shaolin, and point sparring. Our school was very well represented. Lots of trophies and medals were earned. Congratulations and job well done!
Tulsa's World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2011
Thomas Academy Tai Chi Kung Fu Instructors and Students were joined by others from the Tulsa martial arts community as they celebrated World Tai Chi Day at Hicks Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sifu Rick Thomas of Thomas Academy was joined by Sifu Jim Truster and Sifu Joyce Gossom, both of JTs Tai Chi, in teaching and demonstrating Tai Chi and Qigong for students and guests, including Rae Ann, from All Souls' Unitarian Church Tai Chi.
Nice day, nice people... Celebrating and sharing friendship, health, and appreciation for Tai Chi!
Tulsa's Thomas Academy is already making plans to host World Tai Chi Day next year, and all are welcome to join us!
Private Lessons!
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With the new year, Sifu Thomas is opening his 2011 appointment book for private lessons. Minimum $110 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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Vintage Wu Hao : From China to You!
New Biographical Information About Grandmaster Chen Gu An Released.
Sifu Rick Thomas has had this document for a number of years, and just recently was able to have it translated into English. The document is the story of both Grandmaster Chen Gu An and Grandmaster Chen Shu Dao., and their study of martial arts. It is a fascinating read, and provides much more detail regarding both Grandmasters than has previously been publicly available!
Read more...Golden Pass
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Thomas Academy students can save $100 by purchasing the Golden Pass. The Golden Pass includes all classes and all workshops. Normally, the fee would total $290, but the Golden Pass is only $190! |
Grandmaster Li and Sifu Thomas
 Grandmaster Li and Sifu Thomas |
 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.
Grandmaster Chen Zhonghua's 2008 Arkansas Workshop
Grandmaster Chen Shu Dao
 Sifu Thomas |
 Grandmaster Chen Shu Dao |
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. |
Sifu
Becomes Yang Disciple - While in China, Sifu Thomas was
accepted as the "first foreigner" and 6th generation Yang style
disciple. |
 Grandmaster Chen Shu Dao and his wife in Xingtai, China |
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 Wu Hao Grandmaster Chen Shu Dao and wife (front center), along with Sifu Thomas' Wu Hao Taiji brothers and sisters from Xintai, China. March 2011. |
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