Tao Karate Club
Phone: 207-633-7038

Name: Harold F. Pierce - Sensei
Age: Born September 16, 1964, in Stoughton, Massachusettes
Rank: Third Degree Black Belt in Tao Martial Arts/ First Degree Black Belt in Judo/ First Degree Black Belt in Ju-Jitsu/ Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Style: TAO Martial Arts / Trainer in AMOK! Combatives / Edge Mixed Martial Arts/ Tony Blauer’s Personal Defense Readiness
Time studying the Martial Arts: Started September, 1984 at the age of 20
Hobbies: Martial Arts / Kayaking / Cooking
Favorite Movie: Kill Bill 1 & 2
Favorite TV Show: The Ultimate Fighter
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite Tournament: The Maine Martial Arts Challenge formerly the Tao Open
Favorite Martial Artists: Shihan Jeff Wood, Tony Blauer, O’Sensei Phil Porter, Professor Tom Sotis, Terry Riggs and Melody Shuman.
Martial Arts Goals: To grow as an educator and make my community a safer place to live.
Biggest Accomplishments: My black belts and community involvement in anti-bullying and domestic violence prevention efforts.
Strongest Advice: Always strive to improve your quality of life.
Favorite Saying: Experience is something you get, shortly after you need it.
Words to Live By: Honor / Confidence / Respect / Courage

The following are organizations, boards, halls of fame, etc., that Sensei Pierce has been nominated to or is a part of:

2004 Inductee into United States Martial Arts Association Hall Of Fame
Trainer in AMOK! Combatives
Certified Personal Defense Readiness Coach under Tony Blauer
BS Degree in Engineering from the University Of Maine in Orono
17 years as a Professional Engineer
Owner & Chief Instructor of Defensive Solutions
Member of Lincoln County Business Network – serving as President in 2006
Member of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists