Dr. Thomas, community activist and self defense instructor

Dr. Clifford L. Thomas, recipient of the Town of Bladensburg’s Distinguished African American Award, links martial arts instruction and community volunteerism through his Tae Kwon Do Ramblers Self-Defense Systems and his nonprofit organization, We Lead By Example, Inc. His bullying prevention program was featured on ABC’s Harris’ Heroes in August 2012. He teaches Seniors practical self defense through his Saving the Seniors program. Thomas brings his specialized skills to enhance the community safety programs of law enforcement departments and he is developing a domestic violence prevention and safety program. A member of several community organizations, he actively supports Maryland Senator Joanne Benson’s Route 202 Coalition, the Maryland Triad/SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Network, the District III Coffee Circle, and the People for Change Coalition.