About Thomas Liotta
Meet Thomas, the founder of Creating Champions For Life, whose journey began in an unexpected way.
Thomas's story traces back to his teenage years when he coached a group of children. This experience sparked a realization: guiding kids rather than dictating to them yields incredible results. His approach earned recognition as his after-school martial art program made it into the Hall of Fame for the most creative after-school program in 2004.
Thomas focuses on ancient teachings, integrating
life skills and personal development into teaching children. He became the first martial art school to be a licensed daycare center, providing a haven for children facing expulsion from other daycares due to behavior disorders.
Thomas's innovative methods transformed the lives of these kids. From Ninja Night sleepovers to outings to the Museum of Flight, he instilled goal-setting, self-control, and problem-solving skills.
Thomas Liotta delved into martial arts, eventually achieving a black belt. In 1994, he found himself coaching white belts, prompting a reflection on his baseball coaching days. Determined to instill positivity, he embarked on a journey to teach his students the opposite of negativity, despite not fully understanding what that entailed.
This commitment led to recognition in 2004 when his after-school martial arts program was inducted into the Hall of Fame for its creativity. Setting itself apart from traditional martial arts schools, Thomas's program focused on imparting ancient life skills and personal development teachings.
Recognizing a need in his community, Thomas took an innovative step by becoming the first martial arts school to obtain a daycare license. This decision stemmed from observing young children being expelled from daycares due to behavior issues, leaving them with nowhere to turn, especially those reliant on state subsidies.
Unaware at the time of the prevalence of medicating children for behavior disorders, Thomas and his team integrated these children into their program, identifying and addressing the missing life skills. Through targeted training, they aimed to empower these children with the tools they needed for success.
His approach was unconventional compared to most martial arts schools. Instead of solely focusing on physical techniques, they delved into the ancient wisdom of life skills and personal development. This unique emphasis led him to pioneer a new path, becoming the first martial arts school to obtain a daycare license.
Through careful assessment and tailored training, he identified the missing life skills and provided the necessary guidance to nurture these children's development. His commitment to addressing not just physical prowess but also emotional and social well-being set them apart and made a tangible difference in the lives of those they served.
He didn't know kids were being given medication for behavior issues. After bringing these kids into their program, he figured out what skills they were lacking and helped them learn those skills.
It happened often. He got a letter from the mall praising their well-behaved kids and inviting them back. The security had been concerned at first, seeing a bunch of little ninjas, but the kids proved them wrong.
As a parent, dreams for your children can become reality. They have so much potential waiting to be unleashed!
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