Tom Velasquez

Tom Velasquez Bio and Information

Growing up in the streets of the South Bronx was not an easy task for a formidable youngster. Tom was always picked on and was routinely beat up on a daily basis. Neighborhood gangs were always fighting for territory. Tom's parents decided that their son needed to stand up to the neighborhood bullies and not be afraid to cross the street on any given day. His parents sought the help of Arjarn Tony Garcia.

Master Garcia introduced Tom to Strength and Conditioning methods and his frail body soon changed and became more muscular. His gains in strength went through the roof. At a neighborhood club, Tom joined a Wrestling Club and Arjarn Garcia showed him Muay Thai. The rest is history. Years later, he is now a competitive fighter and an equally good teacher. He enjoys teaching youngsters how to defend themselves and how to be more confident and productive individuals.

Garcia Muay Thai Assistant Instructor, Tom Velasquez has been training and competing in the Martial Arts for the past 7 years. He has competed in everything from: Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Purple Belt), Boxing, Muay Thai, and Grappling. He has medaled in many prestigious events including NAGA and Grapplers Quest. He is ACOM Sports NY Grappling Champion, and ACOM Sports WelterWeight Shootfighting Champion.

Today, Tom's primary focus is competing in Mixed Martial Arts and assisting Arjarn Garcia in developing future talent and helping individuals reach beyond their limitations.

Training

Garcia Muay Thai Assistant Instructor, Tom Velasquez has been training and competing in the Martial Arts for the past 7 years. He has competed in everything from: Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Purple Belt), Boxing, Muay Thai, and Grappling. He has medaled in many prestigious events including NAGA and Grapplers Quest. He is ACOM Sports NY Grappling Champion, and ACOM Sports WelterWeight Shootfighting Champion.

Today, Tom's primary focus is competing in Mixed Martial Arts and assisting Arjarn Garcia in developing future talent and helping individuals reach beyond their limitations.

Experience

Tom Velasquez has trained with:

Arjarn Tony Garcia
Maurice Smith
Bas Rutten
Saekson Janjira
Carlos Catano
Ernesto Hoost Anthony Argyros
Sergio Penha
Eddy Rolon
Gene Fabrican(Sambo)
Sakasem(The Punisher) Master K
Carmine Zoochi(BJJ)
Juan Zapata(Judo Black Belt)
Scott Epstein(10th Planet Jiu Jitsu)
Errwan Marshall(10th Planet Jiu Jitsu)

-Holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Carmine Zoochi
-Holds a Green Belt in Judo under Juan Zapata Judoka with over 50 years of experience