Robert Thomas has been training in martial arts since he was eleven years old. He devotes much of his time to sharing his knowledge by teaching self-defense. His commitment to the arts led him to expand his reach to include practical uses geared toward ensuring the ability of the everyday person to defend themselves in threatening situations.

He specializes in providing clear and effective instruction to people of all ages and levels of fitness. Robert holds a third degree Black Belt in Shinko-Ryu Karate, under Jerry Rizzo Sensei. In addition to karate, he rounds out his approach to teaching self defense by training in Kenpo, Grappling, Kung-Fu and Tai Chi.

Robert is available to provide a program to best suit the needs of your institution, community group, school or corporation. Programs can range from a lecture to an active demonstration with group participation. It is also possible to present a blend of the two depending on the audience, venue, and desired program goals. No matter the format, the program will include printed handout information plus a question and answer period for all who attend.

The intent of any of Robert's programs is to provide the participants with a better understanding of self-defense focusing on how and when an attack occurs, heightened awareness techniques, instructions on how to avoid being a target, and the anatomy of an attack.

Client List

• Scranton Wilkes Barre Shamrocks Lacrosse Cheerleader Dance Team Self-Defense Instructor
• Riverside Jr/Sr High School Self Defense Project
• Women's Resource Center, Lackawanna County
• Self definse instructor at Core fitness, Scranton, PA
• "Take Back the Night" self-defense team leader at the University of Scranton


• Martial arts/therapy seminar though the Lackawanna County Juvenile Drug Court.


• Held a Seminar for the Woman's Domestic Violence Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA.


• Keystone College as a karate/self-defense instructor for Camp Discovery.


• Founded the Marital Arts Foundation of Mansfield University.


• Pro Fitness Spa and Health Club, Self Defense Seminars, Moosic, PA


• Waverly Community House, Self-Defense Program, Waverly PA


• Abington Woman's League, Self-Defense Seminars, Clarks Summit, PA


• Therapeutic Staff Support for Youth Advocate Programs for Lackawanna County.

All of the above have been contributing factors to help Robert Thomas create his system of personal protection called: Tsunami Self-Defense.