Sensei Thomas Clarkin

Master Clarkin started his Martial Arts Training in his teenage years under the instruction of Sensei Joel Bucholtz while becoming a life long member of the American Okinawan Karate Association. Inc. and has been training and then teaching ever since.

When Master Dennis Wright left Sensei Bucholtz and opened the Dojo of Self-Defense, Master ClarkIn continued his training with Master Dennis Wright.

Master Clarkin was invited by Master George Wanko 8th Dan to be an instructor at the Bayonne Isshin Ryu Karate League at Bayonne High School.

Master Thomas Clarkin was promoted to Roko Dan by Master Dennis A. Wright on the 14th of Dec 2002.

On 5 August 2006 Master Thomas Clarkin was promoted to Shichi-Dan (7th Degree Black Belt) by Master George Wanko and Master Dennis Wright.