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THOMAS MCGONIGAL
Tom McGonigal's Mixed Martial Arts
www.matrats.net
After 17 years Tom McGonigal closed Bristol Karate Club and opened Tom McGonigal's Mixed Martial Arts. Anyone who knows him will tell you - Tom McGonigal is a superior athlete, an incredible fighter and just a remarkable and genuine person with sincere dedication to the martial arts and his students. Below are just a few in an ever-growing list of impeccable credentials . . .
Boxing
Slim Robinson’s, Philadelphia
Gleason’s, NY
PBC Philadelphia
Licensed Pro trainer, PA
Licensed Amateur Trainer, PA AAU
USA Boxing Association
Waterfront Boxing Club, Bristol, PA
Kickboxing
Lightweight Division Rep. USA Team 1991
Lightweight World Contender KICK; sanctioned 1991
Pro Kicking Record, 24-5-1
Fought under sanctioned organizatoins: IKA, KICK, PKA, WKA
Licensed Pro Trainer - PA, NY, NJ, CT, VT, CA, MA, MN.
Savate
First American to earn the Silver Glove in France
Amateur Fight Record 31-4
Boxe Francaise Savate Federation; sanctioned fighter and trainer
Rankings received under BFSA: Silver Glove - Combative & Technical, Bronze Glove, Monitor/Monitor Aide/Initiateur
Karate
1997 Inductee - World Karate Union Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement
Tri-State Champion 1981-82
Silver medal Winner 1972 - First National Tae Kwon Do champ
Registered Black Belt with: US Tan gSoo Do Federation
World Tang Soo Do Association
World Tae Kwon Do Association
American Korean Karate Association
2000 and 2005 Inductee,Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame, Dedication to Martial Arts
Present Rank: 4th Degree Black Belt
Jiu Jitsu
Gold Medal Winner, 1996 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships - Masters Division
1998 Inductee - World Karate Union Hall of Fame - Master of the Year/Jiu Jitsu
Present Rank: 2nd-Degree Black Belt
Tained extensively in Brazil and America
Trained under; Royler & Royce Gracie, Higan & Carlos Machado, Marcos Santos and Francise Monsieur
Even at his superior level, Tom is constantly striving to achieve more so that he can improve himself but also so that he can bring that knowledge to you at Bristol Karate Club. Check regularly for updates.
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