Posted by Rick Taylor on May 16, 2016
Tom Kinsley is the founder of ‘The Connection - Women’s Personal Protection Program and Demo Team'. Tom has 42 years experience in the martial arts, and is an 8th degree black belt and Grand Master. Tillie also is a black belt. Tom was a trainer, a certified referee and a judge in kickboxing.  He previously taught martial arts in the Canton City Schools.

Tom and Tillie have done private/personal one-on-one training, as well as self-defense training for law enforcement, paramedics, fire-fighters, teachers, doctors, nurses, realtors, business professionals (men & women), seniors and young
adults.  They have also done presentations and demos for more than 65 groups, clubs, associations and churches, and have instructed over 3,000 women in self defense.
 
Some of the places where Tom & Tillie have taught 'Women’s Personal Protection' include Glenmoor Fitness Center, Louisville YMCA, Build A Body Personal Training in Green, First Merit Banks, Mercy Medical Center/employee training, Aultman Hospital/Bee Healthy program, and Tuxedo Training real estate training school. In addition, they are currently teaching public classes at Bethel Church in Canton, and have presented numerous community safety training classes sponsored by the Louisville Police Department.
 
They have gained the endorsement and support of local law enforcement and are members of The American Women’s Self Defense Association (AWSDA), as well as the Ohio Crime Prevention Association (OCPA).  They are also part of the Stark County Prosecutor’s Crime Prevention safety team, doing personal safety presentations for neighborhood associations.