Trinity Martial Arts

The ancient Greeks told a story known as the Ship of Theseus.

If a ship sails for years and every plank is eventually replaced, one piece at a time, is it still the same ship?

Years later, Marvel gave us a similar idea when Odin told Thor that Asgard is not a place. Asgard is its people.

Today was Instructor Thomas’s last day at Trinity Martial Arts.

When I think about the Ship of Theseus, I realize that schools, organizations, and communities are much the same. Over time, students come and go. Families move on. Instructors change. Programs evolve. The individual planks are replaced.

Yet somehow, Trinity remains Trinity.

The reason is because people like Instructor Thomas helped build what Trinity is. His knowledge, leadership, patience, humor, and dedication have left fingerprints on thousands of classes, countless students, and an entire generation of martial artists.

While one of the planks of our ship may be moving on to a new adventure, the impact he made remains woven into the culture, traditions, and people of Trinity Martial Arts. The lessons he taught will continue to be passed from instructor to student, from black belt to beginner, for years to come.

Thank you, Instructor Thomas, for everything you have given to Trinity. Your contribution cannot be measured by the classes you taught, but by the lives you helped shape.

Fair winds and following seas, my friend. You will always be part of this ship.

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are so proud of every single student who stepped onto the mat this weekend. From powerful forms to courageous sparring, our athletes showed not just skill—but heart, discipline, and respect.

We also want to give a special thank you to the amazing event coordinators at True Martial Arts for hosting such a well-organized and inspiring tournament. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the martial arts community made this event a fantastic experience for everyone involved.

Events like this are about more than medals. They’re about growth, confidence, teamwork, and the courage to try something hard. Watching our students support one another, cheer for their teammates, and push through nerves reminded us why we love what we do every day.

We are proud of you. Keep training. Keep growing. Keep believing in yourselves. 💪🥋

Now offering beginner classes at 6:30pm!

Trinity Martial Arts The name Trinity is based upon the highest three. If you take all the Martial Arts in the world you can categorize them into three groups, Striking, Grappling, and Weapons.

Stop by and say hello tonight at Diwali!

Another amazing Trinity potluck last night! We appreciate and love the community and are so thankful to host this amazing event each year! The food was incredible, costumes were so creative and the demonstrations prepared by our demonstration. Team were on point.

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For more than a decade, Trinity Martial Arts has proudly served as a Platinum Sponsor of the Redmond Ridge Diwali Festival. This annual celebration is a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so special — families coming together, sharing traditions, and creating lasting memories.

We’re honored to continue supporting the events and families that make Redmond Ridge such a vibrant and connected place to live and grow.

Come see us at our booth for some special gifts and treats for the community!

Annual potluck party October 24th 6pm
Potluck Competition
Costume Contest
Martial Art Demonstrations (fire brick)
Piñata
Games

Congratulations to all of our students who tested tonight!

🥋 Black Belt Testing Continues Tonight! 🥋

Our black belt candidates at Trinity Martial Arts began their journey yesterday with an intense private testing session, pushing themselves through hours of focus, endurance, and skill.

Tonight, the public portion begins! Friends, family, and fellow students will get the chance to witness the incredible dedication, perseverance, and spirit of these martial artists as they demonstrate what it truly means to earn a black belt. 💪🔥

We’re so proud of each candidate for the hard work and discipline that brought them here. Let’s show them our support as they take the next step in this life-changing journey!

👏 Drop your encouragement below for our testers — they’ve earned it!