Sa
Bom Nim Thomas M. Cox
Master
Cox has earned degrees in various disciplines ... not just the martial arts. He earned undergraduate degrees in Music and
Business from the University of Miami, a Master of Arts at Central Michigan University as well as a Master of Business Administration
(Finance) at the University of Bridgeport.
Before focusing his energies on teaching, Master Cox
also enjoyed a highly successful business career for nearly three decades.
His
martial arts career began in 1986, earning his Cho Dan (1st degree "black belt") in 1990. Continuously training,
he eventually earned the title Sa Bom (Master Instructor) in 1999 and was awarded his O Dan (5th degree
black belt) in 2004. He has been teaching martial arts since 1990.
A
member of the Board of Directors of the internationally recognized martial arts organization, Tang Soo Do Mi Guk
Kwan Association, Inc., he is a member of the Strategic Initiatives Committee, a Regional Examiner, and served as President
of the Association in 1997 & 1998. Master Cox was also honored to be inducted into the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan HALL
OF FAME in 2005!
His
teaching and competitive experience includes coaching the 1990 New England Forms Team to a National Championship, and competing
as a member of the Texas Forms Team for seven years culminating in three consecutive National Championships.
Master Cox has also published articles in various
publications including Black Belt Magazine.
