Taekwondo coach Thomas Hardin has been accused of sexual assault and molestation with Mackenzie Losh. Today we will discuss about Thomas Hardin Taekwondo: Where is now| Belt order| Belt levels
Thomas Hardin Taekwondo: Where is now| Belt order| Belt levels
Louis Thomas Hardin (May 26, 1916 – September 8, 1999), known professionally as the Moondog, was an American composer, composer, theorist, poet, and inventor of several musical instruments. Largely self-taught as a composer, his work drew inspiration from jazz, classical, Latin, and Native American music. His music, strongly rhythmic and contrasting, influenced later minimalist composers Steve Reich and Philip Glass.
Where is now
In 2012, Mackenzie Losh dreamed of competing in Taekwondo at the Olympics. She trained with a top coach, Thomas Hardin, whom she says sexually abused her for years. Hardin was not criminally charged and denied the charges, but the US Center for SafeSport banned him from all Olympic events. Today, he continues to work with minors in his studio. An investigation by NBC News found that Hardin was among more than 1,600 coaches who were banned for alleged sexual misconduct, who are still working his game.
Belt order
Master Hardin began training in Taekwondo at the age of 16 and has been training for over 26 years. He developed his foundation in Taekwondo training with various masters including Grandmaster Bong Yul Shin, 9th Dan. For Master Hardin Taekwondo is a passion, love and life. Their main focus is to teach quality Taekwondo and produce high quality Black Belt students. He has earned medals at the USAT Nationals 3 times and has qualified for the USAT Poomsey Team Trials 6 times. Master Hardin continues to develop his skills and knowledge by training regularly with high ranking black belts, USA team members and past Olympians. Master Hardin also holds a Blue Belt in Iyajutsu (Samouri Sword) and a Blue Belt-2 Stripe in Gracie Barra’s Brazilian Jui Jitsu. Master Hardin trains with a variety of weapons including Bow Staff, Nunchaku, Sai, Sticks, Kamus and Tonfas.
Belt levels
Twin Dragons Taekwondo is owned and operated by Master Thomas Hardin (5th Degree Black Belt) and his twin brother, Mr. Philip Hardin (2nd Degree Black Belt).
The Hardin brothers have been training in Taekwondo for the last 20 years. They regularly take students to tournaments in the surrounding regions as well as state tournaments and national level on an annual basis. Master Thomas Hardin has qualified for the USA National Team Trials 6 times and has won gold and silver medals from several national level competitions. Mr. Philip Hardin has also earned medals at the national level. However, he feels that his greatest achievements are his students as it is not uncommon for his students to bring home medals from local, state, national and international level competitions.
