Carolina Karate’s curriculum and approach are designed to work with people of all levels of skill and fitness from beginning to advanced to bring out the best in every individual.
Our principal objective is to offer martial arts and fitness training in a positive, family oriented environment. All students learn basic karate skills, improve physical fitness and discipline. Children learn character building through the martial arts while having a great time in class. Come see why parents recommend Carolina Karate. Contact us to let us know how we can help you.
Our Staff.
Sensei Tommy Hood
Owner/Head Instructor
6th Degree Black Belt Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate
10 Time National Champion
3 Time USOC Athlete of the Year
Current USA National Karate Federation Coach
US National Karate team for 14 years
International Instructors License for Shuri-Ryu Karate
Tommy Hood is owner and head instructor of Carolina Karate & Fitness Center.
He lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Elizabeth and son Caleb. As a member of the US National Karate team for 14 years he has traveled around the world competing at the highest level. Since retiring from competition Sensei Hood now coaches for the USA National Karate Federation sanctioned by the USOC. Even with his incredible qualifications and passion for his sport, it is the kids that he really loves.
While he expects his students to do their best to learn the art and science of Karate, he places even more emphasis on them learning positive character values, leadership skills and good sportsmanship. The respect he demonstrates and expects from his students carries over to the classroom. He gets to know his kids on a one on one basis, taking the time each class to talk to them and ask about their day. With a good sense of humor, Sensei will frequently gather the kids around to talk about rules of life and have the kids to repeat such mantras as “Don’t Lie, Don’t Cheat, Don’t Steal and Never hang around people who do”. Parents refer to him as much more than an instructor to their children.
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About Carolina Karate.
Carolina Karate’s curriculum and approach are designed to work with people of all levels of skill and fitness from beginning to advanced to bring out the best in every individual.
Our principal objective is to offer martial arts and fitness training in a positive, family oriented environment. All students learn basic karate skills, improve physical fitness and discipline. Children learn character building through the martial arts while having a great time in class. Come see why parents recommend Carolina Karate. Contact us to let us know how we can help you.
Our Staff.
Sensei Tommy Hood
Owner/Head Instructor
Tommy Hood is owner and head instructor of Carolina Karate & Fitness Center.
He lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Elizabeth and son Caleb. As a member of the US National Karate team for 14 years he has traveled around the world competing at the highest level. Since retiring from competition Sensei Hood now coaches for the USA National Karate Federation sanctioned by the USOC. Even with his incredible qualifications and passion for his sport, it is the kids that he really loves.
While he expects his students to do their best to learn the art and science of Karate, he places even more emphasis on them learning positive character values, leadership skills and good sportsmanship. The respect he demonstrates and expects from his students carries over to the classroom. He gets to know his kids on a one on one basis, taking the time each class to talk to them and ask about their day. With a good sense of humor, Sensei will frequently gather the kids around to talk about rules of life and have the kids to repeat such mantras as “Don’t Lie, Don’t Cheat, Don’t Steal and Never hang around people who do”. Parents refer to him as much more than an instructor to their children.