About this instructor:

Tom Arcuri has been studing the martial arts since 1981 and teaching since 1985.  He has been the full time director of  Bailey's Karate School in Herkimer, NY since 1991. Tom (a 6th dan) enjoyed successful a career as competitor in forms and fighting (semi and full contact).   A well-known and respected coach and innovator in the field of personal safety for over 20 years his extensive experience includes multiple certifications in relevant disciplines including Behavioral Management.   He has conducted thousands of hours of personal safety training (locally, nationally and internationally) including hundreds of seminars for general audiences, as well as, law enforcement and other specialized groups.   

After 25 years of successful operation under the directorship of Sensei Michael Campos he had the honor of becoming director of Super Summer Seminars in 2008 and plans to carry on Mr. Campos' example for the next 25 years.