Certifications
MBA Marylhurst University
2nd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo, 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, additional training in Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Kali, Small Circle Jujitsu, Wushu
Biography
Mr. Thompson has owned and operated Molalla Striking Arts, LLC since June of 2019. He co-owned Molalla Striking Arts & Self Defense from May 2017 to June of 2019, before securing a brick & motor location and expanding operations to what is now Molalla Striking Arts on his own.
He began his martial arts training in Wushu in Portland, OR in 1989, and has continued his studies since in various styles and to varying degrees. He was most recently awarded his 2nd degree black belt in Urufu Kai Kenpo by Kancho James Rosenweigh, and has most recently trained with John Koeshell (Vunak, Inosanto, JKD, Kali).
Mr. Thompson has been an avid member of the Molalla Community since moving his family here in 2006. He spent eight years as a member of the City Council, two of those as mayor; He coached basketball for MYS for 4 years; Soccer for 2 years; and has volunteered countless hours for many other local activities and initiatives.