About TKD Ramblers

Our Program

Founded by Dr. Clifford Thomas in 1980, the Ramblers organization reflects the diversity of the community, including persons with various developmental and physical disabilities. All ages are represented in the organization, from children as young as three to senior citizens.

In today's world, aggressiveness is creating difficult and dangerous situations for everyone. The Rambler program shows youth how to control their anger in confrontational situations with positive approaches.

Young people face peer pressure daily that can create trouble for themselves and others. The Rambler program shows youth how to be leaders rather than followers, how not to be forced into negative and harmful situations, and how to stand on their own convictions.

The epidemic of child abuse is of great concern to everyone. The Rambler organization shows youth how to recognize potential danger signs and how to react if they are approached in an inappropriate manner.

Children are particularly vulnerable and trusting of adults and authority figures. The Rambler organization trains children to be aware of their surroundings and how to react and respond effectively if approached by a child snatcher. Learning such skills can save their lives.

Adults become escape artists through this program. They learn practical methods of self-protection they can use while carrying out their daily activities, including while traveling for their jobs, during their family and leisure activities, and at home.

Senior citizens often become targets of violence and crime. Through this program, they are educated about how to protect themselves, their homes, and their vehicles; what to look out for on the street and how to defend themselves; and how to protect themselves from those who try to take advantage of them.

Date rape is a growing problem. Individuals are trained to be aware of the many aspects to be considered when they date or participate in social situations in which they may be negatively pressured. They are taught “street smarts,” including prevention and self-defense methods.

Sexual predators roam the Internet in search of victims. They are enabled by the numerous social networking Internet services through which individuals provide personal information to strangers. Individuals are taught about potential dangers and how to protect themselves against them.

Children are not the only targets of kidnapping. The Rambler organization extends its lifesaving skills to adults of all ages. Individuals are shown how not to become victims of abductors. In the unfortunate event that an abduction occurs, Rambler students learn effective situational management and self-protection methods.

Individuals are taught how to protect themselves from home invaders and other predators who target their neighborhoods with criminal intent.

Individuals are taught how to protect themselves from potential auto invasion situations. They are given practical tips for parking lot safety in the face of the rise of assaults in those locations.

It is important for both youth and adults who study martial arts to understand their legal rights and responsibilities in self-defense encounters, whether in home or school situations or on the streets. This program brings together police and martial artists to understand what is considered legally acceptable and legally excessive when a martial artist is involved in a confrontation and applies his or her martial arts skills for self-protection.