Tom Harvey

Tom Harvey has had a life long passion for the martial arts inspired by his father. His mission is to inspire a new generation of martial artist providing them the same gifts he has been given through his martial studies.

Tom has been training in the arts for over 2 decades. His training began in Dragon and Tiger Gung-Fu receiving junior Black Sash. At the age of 15 he switched to Western Boxing and competed until the age of 21.While stationed in Korea he began training in Praying Mantis receiving instructors status. Once Tom returned to the U.S., he began his studies in Kajukenbo Tam Pai. In March of 2002 he met Sifu Mike Rutter and began private study in Jeet Kune Do; receiving associate instructor in 2004 and full instructor in 2005. Since beginning his studies under Sifu Mike Rutter he has dedicated his training and teaching to perfecting the art of Jeet Kune Do as handed down through Sifu Ted Wong.

Tom is a Master Personal Trainer (MPT) and holds numerous specialty certifications. He has been involved in personal training for the last 20 years.

In addition to his martial studies Tom is an Electrical Engineer working with new technology deployments in the Telecommunication and Information Technology sectors.

He generally likes to work with smaller groups and/or private lessons. His belief is that this facilitates a better learning environment. Generally these are closed door sessions.

Martial Arts Background

• Certified Jeet Kune Do Instructor (Ted Wong Lineage)
• Kajukenbo Tum Pai
• Praying Manits Gung Fu
• Western Boxing
• Tiger Style Gung Fu
• Dragon Style Gung Fu

Education Background

• Bachelors of Science, Electrical Engineering
• Combat Life Saver, U.S. Army (Expired)
• Paratrooper, U.S. Army
• CPR
• Dale Carnegie Graduate
• Coaching for Maximum Achievement, Dale Carnegie & Associates
• Leadership, Dale Carnegie & Associates
• Certified Black Belt Six Sigma Methodology
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Biomechanics Specialists
• Certified Core Conditioning Specialists
• Certified Functional Training Specialists
• Certified Speed Agility & Quickness Specialists
• Certified Master Personal Trainer
• Certified Sports Hypnotist
• Certified Sports Psychology Coach

Memberships and Associations

• Martial Arts Teacher’s Association
• Joe Lewis Fighting Systems
• IDEA Health & Fitness Association
• NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association)
• Spencer Institute
• Human Kinetics
• Online Personal Training Association
• MMA Conditioning Association