Thomas Louis Schmidt

DUNDALK

6th DAN BLACK BELT

MASTER ELITE

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1951.

He grew up in the Overlea section of Baltimore County.

Attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Elementary School.

Graduated Frankford Elementary School - 1963.

Graduated Herring Run Junior High School - 1966.

Graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School - 1969.

 

Graduated Towson State College - 1973  (BS) Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics.

Graduated University of Baltimore - 1985  (MBA) Masters in Business Administration.

Married Elizabeth P. Valentine in 1975 and they live in Lutherville, MD.

Active at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lutherville, Maryland.

 
Served on the board of directors of the Timonium-Hunt Valley Kiwanis.

Passed the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 6 exam to sell Mutual Funds-1981.

Passed the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 7 exam to sell General Securities-1984.

Passed the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 24 exam to be a General Securities Principal-1986.

Passed the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 27 exam to be a Financial & Operations Principal-1987.

Passed the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 63 exam to sell Mutual Funds In All States-1987.

Passed the Maryland Life Insurance exam to sell life insurance-1981.

Passed the Maryland Variable Annuity exam to variable annuities-1985.

Passed the Maryland Health Insurance exam to sell disability insurance-1986.

Passed the CDP (Certified Data Processor) exam, from the Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals-1979.

Passed the CCP (Certified Computing Professional) exam, from the Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals-1979.

Became an RFC (Registered Financial Consultant), from the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants-1986.

Passed the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) exam, from the College for Financial Planning-1990.

Passed the CFS (Certified Mutual Fund Specialist) exam, from the Institute of Certified Fund Specialists-1992.

Passed the CMFC (Chartered Mutual Fund Consultant) exam, from the National Endowment for Financial Education & the Institute for Wealth Management-1997.

Became a CCS (Certified Compliance Specialist), from the National Regulatory Services, Inc.-1997.

Passed the CSA (Certified Senior Advisor) exam, from the Institute of Certified Senior Advisors-2002.

Computer Programmer/Analyst with Esskay Meat Co.  1969 - 1975.

Computer Programmer/Analyst with Pension Planners of Baltimore,  1975 - 1976.

Computer Programmer/Analyst with Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.  1976 - 1981.

Computer Programmer/Analyst with CGA Computers, Inc.  1981 - 1985.

Computer Programmer/Analyst with Computer Task Group, Inc.  1985 - 1986.

Formed with his partner Barbara A. Cardinale, and is President of, TLS Financial Services, Inc., a Broker/Dealer - 1986.

Formed with his partner Barbara A. Cardinale, and is President of, TLS Insurance Services, Inc., an Insurance Agency - 1986.

Formed with his partner Barbara A. Cardinale, and is President of, TLS Advisory Services, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor - 1996.

 

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING

Began martial arts training with Professor David D. Rix

White Belt 1-4-1971

Advanced White Belt 6-2-1971

Yellow Belt  6-9-1971

Blue Belt   8-4-1971

Green Belt 5-21-1972

Started training Yin-Chuan Karate with Professor David L. Grosscup  4-11-1973

1st Degree Brown Belt  11-8-1973

2nd Degree Brown Belt  11-6-1974

3rd Degree Brown Belt   12-5-1992

1st Degree Black Belt   1-27-1996

2nd Degree Black Belt   1-20-1999

3rd Degree Black Belt  8-4-2001

4th Degree Black Belt (Master)   2-22-2003

5th Degree Black Belt (Master Elite)  12-4-2004

Has over 32 years in martial arts teaching and training.

 
 

SCHOOLS TAUGHT

  

Maryland Professional Karate Association Main (MPKA) Studio;  Dundalk, MD.

Bear Creek Rec. Center; Dundalk, MD.

Belair Athletic Club; Belair, MD.

Belcamp Rec. Center; Belcamp, MD.

Cockeysville Rec. Center; Cockeysville, MD.

Defenders Club; Dundalk, MD.

Elmwood Elementary School; Baltimore, MD.

Hampden Rec. Center; Hampden, MD.

Hardbodies Fitness Center; Baltimore, MD.

Manchester Rec. Center; Manchester, MD.

Quest Fitness Center; Belair, MD.

Quest Fitness Center; Lutherville, MD.

Patapsco Neck Elementary School; Dundalk, MD.

Sparrows Point High School; Sparrows Point, MD.

Stembridge Rec. Center; Essex, MD.           

Telephone Pioneers of America; Parkville, MD.  

West Inverness Rec. Center; Dundalk, MD.

 

 

BOOK REPORTS

  

A Guide to Rape Awareness and Prevention by Robert and Jeanine Ferguson

Advanced Nunchaku by Fumio Demura & Dan Ivan

Basic Chinese Boxing by Cai Yun

Basic Judo by E. G. Bartlett

Bo - Karate Weapon of Self-Defense by Fumio Demura

Dynamic Nunchaku by Tadashi Yamashita

Encyclopedia of Kenpo by Ed Parker

Fight for Your Life – The Secrets of Street Fighting by Dr. Ted Gambordella

Guide to the Nunchaku by Ed Parker

Infinite Insights Into Kenpo 1 - Mental Stimulation by Ed Parker

Infinite Insights Into Kenpo 2 - Physical Analyzation I by Ed Parker

Infinite Insights Into Kenpo 3 - Physical Analyzation II by Ed Parker

Infinite Insights Into Kenpo 4 - Mental & Physical Constituents by Ed Parker

Infinite Insights Into Kenpo 5 - Mental & Physical Applications by Ed Parker

Karate Breaking Techniques by Jack Hibbard

Kenpo Karate by Ed Parker

Kenpo Karate – Law of the Fist and the Empty Hand by Ed Parker

Kobudo - Okinawan Weapons of Chatan Yara by Richard Kim

 

Nunchaku – Karate Weapon of Self-Defense by Fumio Demura

Nunchaku – The Complete Training Guide by Jiro Shiroma        

Okinawan Weapons - Bo Fighting Techniques by Harold Long & Phil Little

Riding the Wind by Soke David L. Grosscup

Secrets of Black Belt Combat Ju-Jutsu by D’Arcy Rahming

Secrets of Championship Karate by Karyn Turner

Secrets of Chinese Karate by Ed Parker             

Self-Defense for Women by Willy Cahill

The Complete Art of Breaking by Richard Byrne

The Complete Master’s Jumping Kick by Master Hee Il Cho

The Complete Master’s Kick by Master Hee Il Cho         

The Complete One & Three Step Sparring by Master Hee Il Cho

The Woman’s Guide to Self-Defense by Ed Parker

The Zen of Kenpo by Ed Parker   

3rd Degree Black Belt Required Papers

4th Degree Black Belt Masters Thesis

Women’s Awareness Response by Irwin Carmichael

Beginner’s Manual: Advanced White Belt - Blue Belt

Instructor’s Manual: Green Belt Black Belt

 

TOURNAMENT RECORD

First Tournament was May 6, 1973.

1st        20

2nd      25

3rd       15

4th          2

Competes in Kata / Kumite / Weapons /Breaking

Competed in over 100 Tournaments and over 100 Events

 

AWARDS AND INDUCTIONS

    500 Hours             11-6-1974

       Chinese Bandit      11-17-1979

        Forms & Katas       2-21-1993

         Techniques             2-20-1995

         Mat Tatami Judo    2-20-1995

         1,000 Hours          9-25-1995

         Attitude                1-22-1996

       Weapons                8-4-2001

          Kumite                   8-16-2003

 

INDUCTED INTO:

World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Fulton, New York, on June 9, 2001 and was elected to the Board of Directors. Also received the Silver Lifetime Achievement Award for over 30 years in the martial arts.

North American Black Belt Hall of Fame in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 22, 2001. Also received the Diamond Life Award for 30-40 years in the martial arts.

Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association Black Belt Hall of Fame in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 3, 2001. Also received the Silver Lifetime Achievement Award for over 30 years in the martial arts.

Action Martial Arts Magazine International Hall of Fame in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on January 19, 2002. Also received the Silver Lifetime Achievement Award for over 30 years in the martial arts.