Thomas Academy Tai Chi Kung Fu

Specialties

Thomas Academy of Tai Chi | Kung Fu is dedicated to educating and informing the public about the nature and health benefits of Chinese Martial Arts.

Our mission is to provide our students with the materials, training, and resources necessary for the further development of their mental and physical health, through the moving meditation that is Tai Chi Chuan, and through the overall practice of Chinese Martial Arts.

Thomas Academy offers daytime, evening, and weekend group classes to accommodate everyone’s schedule. Private lessons and personal training with Shifu 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.

History

Established in 1992.

Shifu Thomas began teaching in Tulsa over 20 years ago, and has competed in tournaments locally, nationally, and internationally. He has received many honors and awards, as well.

Meet the Business Owner

Shifu Rick T.

Business Owner

Shifu Rick Thomas is a teacher, community advocate, and ambassador for self-​improvement through Chinese Martial Arts, including Tai Chi. Shifu Thomas teaches a wide variety of forms to students of any age and skill level.

Shifu Thomas is honored to have been selected as the 7^th generation disciple of Grandmaster Chen Shu Dao, a 6^th generation Wu Hao Tai Chi practitioner and the son of Great Grandmaster Chen Gu An, the only Wu Hao grandmaster officially recognized by the Chinese government. On one of his frequent trips to China, Shifu Thomas was also accepted as the «first foreigner» and 6^th generation Yang style disciple by Grandmaster Meng Xian Min.

Shifu Thomas spends much of his time advocating physical fitness and self-​improvement in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shifu Thomas holds degrees in both psychology and social work, which he puts to good use building a happier, healthier, and more harmonious community.