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Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Tom "The Irish Hammer" Murphy

Tom
thomas.murphy@ardcinc.com

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 225
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Style: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rank: Brown Belt
Team: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ Revolution/Carlson Gracie
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Date of Birth: 11-19-74
Age: 30
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA

Background

Tom "The Irish Hammer" Murphy is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) under one of the world's top BJJ instructors, Julio Fernandez (Carlson Gracie Team). Tom also has a celebrated wrestling career under Olympic Wrestling coach Don Murry.

In 1998, Tom became a NCAA All-American at 190lbs by placing second in the nation. Tom is a veteran of the King of the Cage, fighting on the Pay-Per-View card, "Payback", on February 25, 2005. Tom has also competed in Mass Destruction and the Trump Casino's Main Event. Tom began his career in MMA by competing in submission wrestling, posting over 30 consecutive wins before entering the NHB arena. Tom is also an appointed MMA instructor of the Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team and enjoys working with kids on self defense and confidence.

As on of Julio's instructors, Tom teaches dozens of students the skills that have made him a successful athlete. Tom is also featured in Carlson Gracie's most recent book, "For Experts Only", demonstrating his MMA skills.

Tom's training consists of everything from BJJ, Wrestling, Kickboxing, and intense cardio conditioning and nutrition.

Certifications/Achievements

  • Brown Belt - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Instructor - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Mixed Martial Arts/Self Defense
  • King of the Cage (Super Heavyweight)
  • Trump Casino's Main Event
  • Mass Destruction - Atlantic City, NJ
  • Mass Destruction - Springfield, MA
  • NAGA Super Heavyweight Champion
  • NCAA All-American - Wrestling


 

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