Grand Master Tom Bloom holds an 8th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do,
the primary system taught at his Southern California studio. He also
holds the rank of 6th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and
Shi Pa Gi.
Grand Master Bloom has trained thousands of Southern California
residents. Approximately 280 of his students have attained the level of
Black Belt, and many have gone on to become Martial Arts instructors on
their own.
Grand Master Bloom was the 1983 International Karate Champion and
captain of the United States fight team. His former training partners
include Harold Gross,
Chuck Norris, John
Matthews and Alvin Prouder. He has trained many fighters, celebrities,
and other high profile individuals during his 26 years as a martial
arts instructor.