Since 1987, Tom’s Fitness and Martial Arts has provided its members with a road map to success based on
self-defense, confidence and goal-setting skills.
120 E. Wood Street, 400, Paris, IL 61944
I remember when I began training over 30 years ago, feeling uncertainty about beginning martial arts. I wondered if I had what it took to succeed and I wasn’t the most athletic or confident person - quite the opposite. Little did I know that beginning my martial arts journey would be one of the most profound experiences of my life! It truly changed my life.
When I opened my school in 1987, I made a commitment to serving and empowering the community of Paris by teaching children and adults the confidence, leadership, and fitness skills that can only be achieved through martial arts.
• Large Main Training Area
• High-Quality Mats for Maximum Safety
• Climate-Controlled Training Room & Waiting Area
• Open Seating for Parents & Spectators
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Men's & Women's Locker Rooms
• Equipped for Special Events Such as Workshops, Parties & Seminars
• 8,500 Square-Foot Main Training Area
• State of the Art Equipment for Maximum Safety
• Climate-Controlled Training Area
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Men's & Women's Locker Rooms
We focus on the personal development aspect of martial arts, not just self-defence moves.
Our instructors are all certified black belts, qualified, and professionally trained to teach martial arts..
Our facility is always clean and features a viewing area for parents, as well as matted floors throughout.
Songahm Taekwondo is the style of martial arts practiced by our students.
The journey from White Belt to Black Belt (10 belts total) is one of incremental learning and skill development that students of any age any fitness level can embark on.
One of the most fun parts of martial arts training is the ability to test your skills by competing in a tournament. Tournaments are not only fun for competitors, but they also become a great social experience for parents as well!
From sparring to forms to team demos, these awesome competitions are not only a place where our students can test their skills, but also a place where team spirit is built, fears are overcome, and character is developed. Most importantly, they are tons of fun!
One more reason you will love martial arts at Tom’s Fitness and Martial Arts
7th Degree Black Belt