About The Founder
Thom has always been involved in health and fitness since he was 15 years of age. He began his studies in martial arts when he was 30 and has been practicing for over 25 years
Thom moved to Colorado with the dream of owning his own martial arts academy. After spending seven years as a student at a local Woodland Park dojo, the opportunity presented itself to purchase the school. Thom has owned and operated Kenpo Karate of Woodland Park for close to a decade.
Building self-confidence and helping youth develop the mental and physical skills needed to overcome life’s challenges has always been a passion of Thom’s. After meeting co-founder Michael Wilkinson and collaborating on building a youth program that provides mental, physical and financial independence, The Colorado Phoenix Project was born.
Working with professionals from all walks of life for the last seven years The Colorado Phoenix Project has built the foundation needed to move its programs forward in the communities it serves.
Camp Kid Confidence is the first initiative of The Colorado Phoenix Project. A developmental camp where our youth can be mentored by their adult mentors on the professional and financial skills, they will need to help them be successful in their adult lives.
Thom will always work to provide the community with programs and resources that focus on health, wellness and self-confidence.
"True strength is in the soul and spirit, not in the muscles."
The Why
Every year 4,000 foster children across the nation “age out” of foster homes and facilities.
The Colorado Phoenix Project wants to focus on our youth so we can help provide the awareness, resources and volunteers needed to reach out in our communities and let our youth know that we are here for them.
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Our objectives are to offer programs that are suitable for low-income and no-income families, welcoming them and acknowledging their desire to change and strengthen themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. We will have resources and mentors for people suffering from domestic violence, alcohol & drug abuse, and LGBTQ groups, classes in relaxation, stress management, acceptance, and love of who you are, are also planned.