For 21 years, Sensei Tom Renner has been sharing his extensive knowledge of martial arts with others at Kazan Dojo. Kazan Dojo offers classes in self-defense for men, women and children ages 4 and older. It offers programs in the arts of Jujitsu and Iaido (Japanese swordsmanship) and incorporates Judo and Philippine stick fighting as well as the use of various weapons associated with Samurai. Sensei Tom has acquired multiple black belts in both Jujitsu and Iaido and has won numerous awards in competitions in these arts. He is a 4th Dan in Hakkoryu Jujitsu under Shihan John Olshlager, a 3rd Dan in Kokusai Jujitsu under Soke Shoto Tanemura, and a 4th Dan in Iaido. Sensei Tom currently serves as the New York Affiliate (Dojo Cho) of the U.S. Federation of Toyama Ryu Iaido. Sensei Tom has appeared in numerous martial arts magazines, TV programs, instructional videos and movies. His acting career began in 1997, when he was cast in the martial arts action/drama film, The Cutoff. He has also appeared on TV series Law & Order, 100 Center Street, and in segments on NBC News 4 Extra and ABC World News Now. Sensei Tom and the Kazan Dojo are demonstrators at high schools, businesses, PTAs, scout groups, women’s groups, civic organizations, hospitals and community events. Additionally, Kazan Dojo teaches the handicapped to be “handicapable” and offers karate kid birthday parties and adult self- defense parties— something a little different to do with your friends on the weekend! Sensei Tom emphasizes the importance of not being a victim in all his endeavors.