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
Olivia Miller
Olivia started at KIMAC at the age of 4 and has been with us for 14 years. She earned her Black Belt in March of 2022 and continues to work towards advancing her skills. Olivia is one of our top instructors and teaches the Lil Dragons, Beginners, and Advanced classes. She is a full-time college student at Chesapeake College working towards her degree in Occupational Therapy.
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
Kim Bowmaster
Kim started at KIMAC in 2011 with her husband, Jim, and two teenage children. She received her black belt in 2022 and continues to hone her skills across a variety of related disciplines. Kim has semi-retired and in addition to martial arts, her hobbies include camping, hiking, crabbing, traveling, clay shooting, scuba diving, skiing, stained glass, searching for shark teeth, and lots of other activities. She has volunteered extensively within the local community.
Black Belt - Instructor
Jim Bowmaster
Jim started at KIMAC in 2011 with his wife, Kim, and two teenage children. He received his black belt in 2022 and his favorite activity is sparring. Jim is a computer programmer and continues to work full time in that role. In addition to martial arts, his hobbies include gardening, scuba diving, fishing, crabbing, hunting, skiing, playing video games, 3-D printing, and just about anything that involves staying busy. He has volunteered extensively within the local community.
Black Belt - Instructor