Sensei Tommy, our assistant instructor has been involved in martial arts throughout his life with over 20 years experience, starting with kickboxing and the FMA (Filipino Martial Arts). His father Guro John Daniels is a full instructor under Sifu Dan Inosanto and holds multiple blacks belts in various arts. Tommy is a 5th degree black belt under guro john, and has continued his martial art journey most recently receiving a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also training in arts such as JKD, Thai Boxing, Boxing, Tricking and Parkour.
Not only has Tommy been passionate about martial arts, he has been able to showcase his skills and experience in film and television as a SAG/AFTRA stuntman/actor. Tommy has been in productions such as Grimm, leverage, Z-nation and the Librarians.
Tommy has taught and trained all over the country including Oregon, California, Texas and now Idaho. His love of teaching has developed through seeing how martial arts can change kids and adults lives in a positive way. Helping people achieve their goals and grow to be better individuals. He understands that not everyone starts in the same place but with determination and integrity everyone can be the best version of themselves.
While martial arts and teaching plays a huge role in Tommy's life, he loves spending time with his family. He hopes to continue his family legacy by passing the martial art torch to his son, Evander.