Sensei Tom Hickman

Experienced, Passionate, Disciplined

Sensei Tom started Karate at the age of four after watching his two older brothers. At the age of 15, Tom was selected for the England Team and represented his country at both Junior and Senior levels. During this time, he became the Junior World Champion in 2011 along with bronze medals at the 2009 World and 2012 European Championships and multiple English and British titles. These achievements lead him to become the Junior World NO.1, something no other British male has achieved.

In terms of coaching, he began at a young age at his own club and has since then gone on to work with beginners to elite athletes from all over the world. This includes coaching across the Middle East for a year and serving as the Assistant coach to the Irish mens team. Sensei Tom founded Hickman's Karate Academy in January 2019 has has not looked back since.

Sensei Tom is a very passionate coach who teaches his students confidence, discipline and self-defence while always being excited to pass on the joy and success karate has given him to others. If your looking for a coach to build confidence, discipline and a winning attitude for life then look no further.

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Qualifications

3rd Dan Black Belt, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences with International Year (University of Birmingham - University of New South Wales).