Head Instructor: Tom Chea

Tom Chea was selected by coach Juan Moreno as one of six regional coaches for the Peak Performance National Team

MARTIAL ARTS BACKGROUND:

Born in Cambodia and raised in America, Chea started training in the martial arts at the age of 9.  His Taekwondo training began in 1987, and he competed in Olympic-style sparring from 1989-1997. 

Coach Chea currently holds the rank of 4th Dan black belt.

ATHLETIC CAREER:

1996 US. Open - Gold (Forms)                                                  

1997 Pan American open - Gold

1996 Canadian Open - Silver

1994 US Cup team member

1995-1999 Cha’s International Game - Gold

1994-1995 Brandies University Game - Gold

1995 North American Elite - Gold

5 Times US. Cup Champion

8 Times New England Champion

8 Times State Champion

COACHING CAREER:

1994-1997 : As Head Instructor at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA, provided Taekwondo instruction to military personnel.

1997-1998 : As Head Instructor for the Massachusetts Governors Alliance Against Drugs , provided martial arts training to at risk children

1998 – 2004 : Head Instructor of Chea’s X-Treme Taekwondo

2005 - Present: Head Coach for the Peak Performance Team of New Engalnd and Head Instructor for Advanced Taekwondo Systems (Warwick, Rhode Island)

Coach Chea has produced numerous State, Regional and National Champions in both the junior and senior divisions.