MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Master Tom Fox
Mr. Fox holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland. He has served as assistant strength coach and martial arts consultant for the NFL's Washington Redskins, flexibility consultant for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and nutritional consultant for both the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the MLS’s D.C. United Soccer team. Mr. Fox is the author of "The Logical Approach to Diet and Weight Control,” “The System for Health and Weight Loss”, “Martial Arts Nutrition” and “You Don’t Have To Be Thin To Be Healthy.”
Tom is the founder of the Kent Island Martial Arts Center, which provides a variety of mixed martial arts programs. A former professional kick boxer and master instructor, He has trained numerous Olympic and professional athletes, including members of the Washington Redskins Football team.
Mr. Fox taught “Wellness for Life” at Chesapeake College for the past decade and is president of Martial Arts Nutrition, an organization, which provides nutrition information and lesson plans which allow martial arts instructors to join the fight against childhood obesity and chronic disease.
Tom is available for lectures and seminars and can be reached at Tfox1@atlanticbb.net
Owner; Master Instructor
Albert Miller
Albert started at KIMAC as a Lil Dragon at 5 years old. He earned his Black Belt in March 2022 and is a Head Instructor. Albert is a student at Kent Island High School. He has a passion for working with kids and helping them learn karate. He loves learning from Mr Tom and looks forward to continuing to advance and teach. Albert is also our head camp counselor!
Black Belt - Instructor
Cannon Schnupp
Cannon began karate at KIMAC in our Beginner class at just 8 years old. His hard work and dedication lead to him earning his Black Belt in November 2022. Cannon is now one of KIMAC's top instructors and you can find him teaching Lil Dragons and Beginner classes. Cannon is currently a student at Kent Island High School.
Black Belt - Instructor
Olivia Miller
Olivia has been doing karate at KIMAC for 11 years. She earned her Black Belt in March 2022 and continues to work towards advancing her skills. Olivia is our head instructor for the After School program and is also a top instructor that teaches Lil Dragons and Beginner classes. She is a student at Kent Island High School and plans to continue to teach and grow at KIMAC throughout her high school career.
Black Belt - Instructor
Eric Wei
Eric began martial arts at KIMAC in 2005 and earned his Black Belt 7 years later. He took a short break after graduating high school while attending UMD and earning his Bachelor's in Engineering in 2021. Eric has recently resumed his role as an instructor part time and is happy to be back teaching.
Black Belt - Instructor
Kristen Arriaga
Kristen began martial arts at KIMAC in 2012. She took a break to go to college and pursue other interests and came back to us in 2022. She received her Black Belt in 2024. She is proficient and trained in Bo and now teaches as the Lead Instructor in our Bo class. We love having her teach our other classes as time allows. She's great with the kids.
Bo Instructor