Master Thorn has been helping around a Karate School since he was just a young 1st degree Black Belt and was teaching classes by age 15. Along with teaching Thorn currently runs a very successful competition team which has claimed many Top positions on the regional circuit.
Past Awards members of Team Edge has achieved include
Top Mens Overall Black Belt Fighter
Top Mens 30-39 Overall Black Belt Fighter
Top Mens 50 & Up Black Belt Fighter Twice
Top Women's Overall Competitor under Black Belt
Top Mens Overall Competitor Under Black Belt
Numerous Minnesota State Champions (N.C.K.A. & M.B.B.L.)
Top Girls Overall Competitor Under Black Belt 12-17
Top Competitor in every Youth Black Belt Forms Division in same year
W.B.B.L. Top Rated Mens Overall Black Belt Fighter
N.A.S.K.A. World Champions
W.K.C. World Champions
Interesting Facts:
Thorn's performance team performed on field at a MN Swarm Game in front of 15,000 fans.
Thorn has over 20 years of teaching experience and has taught close to 30,000 classes
In 2012, Thorn became one of the youngest 7th Degree Black Belts ever promoted.
Competition Experience:
Thorn is the most accomplished Martial Artist in the St. Croix Valley by far. 2014 Thorn won a WKC National Title as well as WKC World Champion Title in Dublin, Ireland.
2011 and 2012 N.A.S.K.A. World Champion Title
2011 W.B.B.L. Fighting Title
On the N.C.K.A. Regional Circuit Thorn is the only competitor to have won Sparring Grand Champion, Forms Grand Champion and Tag Team Sparring in the same tournament.
“My two kids have been studying karate at The Edge for a year and half. I have been very impressed with Master Thorn and all of the instructors at the school. My kids have gotten great skills in karate that have transfered to both other sports and after school activities. They have greater balance and strength for snow boarding, greater flexibility and endurance for running and baseball. They even have greater confidence performing in others for theater performances. The skills they are learning today at The Edge are going to continue to help them throughout their lives.”
“Master Thorn is one of the most dedicated, reliable individuals you could hope to meet. He is as consistent as clockwork, and he pushes the envelope to attain the highest levels of achievement for himself and those he works with. He's an encouraging leader and mentor and is second to none in his field of work in our community. There is simply no one else we would even consider to take his place and it's my honor to endorse him here.”
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