Shihan Larry C. Tankson

 

Dr. Larry C. Tankson is the founder, owner, and Chief Instructor of TAC Karate.  

Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 12, 1955, Dr. Tankson began his martial arts training  at the Dravidian School of Self-Defense and Karate under the instruction of Sensei Russ Meeks. 

Since then he has practiced martial arts for over 35 years and studied several different styles, including Shorin-Ryu, Shorei-Ryu (Shuri-Ryu), Tae Kwon Do, Jui-Jitsu (Japanese and Brazilian), and kickboxing.

He currently holds an 8th degree in Shorin-Ryu, and a 6th Degree in Tae Kwon Do, and received a Doctorate Degree from the AKA college of Yudansha in the oriental discipline of Zen Chuan. 

Major Accomplishments  

* Thirteen time NBL World Champion

* Eight time Midwest Circuit Champion

* Rated #1 Fighter in the US & Canada

(2003)
Promoted to 8th Dan

1st - Black Belt Hard Traditional Forms
35+ (2003 Ultimate Karate Challenge)

1st - Black Belt Point Sparring 42+
(2003 Ultimate Karate Challenge)

Grand Champion Black Belt Sparring 35+
(2003 Ultimate Karate Challenge)

1st - Black Belt Point Sparring 45+ M Light (2003 AKA Grand Nationals)

1st - Black Belt Point Sparring 35+ M Middle (2003 AKA Grand Nationals)

1st - Black Belt Point Sparring 35+ M All
(2003 Kumite Classic)

1st - Black Belt Point Sparring 42+ M All
(2003 Kumite Classic)

1st - Black Belt Point Sparring 45+ M Light (2003 Tornado Internationals)

1st - Black Belt Point Sparring 35+ M Middle (2003 Tornado Internationals)

Grand Champion Black Belt Sparring 35+ M (2003 Tornado Internationals)

(1999 - 2001)
Inducted into "International Pro-Am All Styles Martial Arts Hall of Fame."

Inducted into the "Martial Arts Hall of Fame."

TAC Karate school placed 14th in the "Top 25 Schools in the World !"

2000 - NBL World Title in the Senior Men Lightweight

Received the Bronze Medal from the World Karate Association's World Championships in Vienna!!

2001 - NBL Senior 45 and over Lightweight Point Sparring Champion


(1990 - 1998)
Received fourth gold & diamond Midwest Circuit Ring for outstanding achievement.

Reigned supreme as the Midwest Circuit Black Belt Champion.

Two-time winner of " AKA Warrior Cup ."

Received " Most Prestigious " Award & "Medal of Honor" Award .

1st Black Belt Executive to win National Black Belt League & World Light Middle-Weight Title.

NBL World Title "Men's Light Middleweight Point Sparring" 

NBL World Title "Men's Team Sparring."

Inducted into "Tornado International Hall of Fame" & "American Karate Association Warrior Cup Hall of Fame."

Winner of all Three World Titles and Set World Record as the only person to win world titles in all age groups!

In addition to his Martial Arts resume, you can view his filmography HERE!.