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Sensei Erick Thorne, is the Chief Instructor and Director of the Cranston Studios of Self Defense (specializing in, Togékaido Kenpo, Jiujitsu, Karate Kobudo, Commando Krav Maga). Sensei Thorne, started Boxing at the age of 13 at the O’Rourke Gym, in Providence, R.I. (1974-1977). An affinity for Boxing continued into his tour of duty as a Fleet Marine Force Field Service Corpsman/ Special Operations Technician (1978-1986).

1981-1986	Emergency Medical Technician - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
1986:	Emergency Vehicle Operator (Ambulance) - US Department of Transportation NHTSA
1984:	Arctic Warfare and Ski Course - Captain P P Verhulsdonk/Royal Dutch Marine Commando Training Command (Norway)
1983:	Diving Medical Technician Course - United States Navy
1983:	Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer - United States Navy
1982:	Certified Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist - 2nd ANGLICO/ United States Marine Corps
1982:	Brevet Militaire De Parachutiste - République Francaise Ministère Des Armées
1982:	Battalion Leaders Course - United States Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center
1981:	Airborne Course - United States Army Infantry School
1981- 1986	Certified Emergency Medical Technician - State of North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services
1980:	Combat Diver Qualification Course - United States Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School
1979:	Field Medical Service School - United States Marine Corps
1979:	Emergency Medical Technician - US Department of Transportation - NHTSA
1979:	Hospital Corps School - The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the United States Navy

 In fact, Sensei Thorne, would Box in both welterweight and middleweight divisions, and in 1980 won the Fleet Middleweight Championship 34 MAU/MSSG FMFLANT.

In 1982, while stationed at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, Sensei Thorne, was introduced to Grand Master Bo Kong Young, of Young Brothers Tae Kwon Do Associates, and began the study of Tae Kwon Do. He went on to compete in Black Belt division fighting with great success regionally, ultimately winning the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, National Championship on March 22, 1986, in Pittsburgh, P.A.

In 1986, after his final extension of duty serving with the Marine Corps, 2nd ANGLICO/ 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company/ 2nd FSSG, Sensei Thorne, began work in the Bail Bond Industry (1986-1987).

1986-1987

Bail Bond Runner - State of North Carolina Department of Insurance

Ultimately, entering State service as a Corrections Officer with the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Corrections (1987-1994).

1989-1994	Tactical Officer (Stick Team) – State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Corrections - RIBCO
1990- 1994	Honor Guard - State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Corrections - RIBCO
1990:	inducted into the American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon
1987:	Recipient of the Outstanding Achievement and Professionalism in Corrections Award, presented by Gov. Edward D. DiPrete and Director John J. Moran (1987)

  And, in 1991, as a means of supplementing his operational training as a member of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Correction’s Tactical Team (RIBCO), Sensei Thorne, enrolled in Nick Cerio’s Kenpo Jiujitsu Karate, of Diamond Hill Road in Cumberland, Rhode Island, under the instruction of then, Sensei Mark Sheeley.

In 2003, with the assistance/mentorship of then, Kyoshi Mark Sheeley, and Kensho Ryu International, Sensei Erick Thorne, opened Kensho Ryu Kenpo Jiujitsu Karate, of East Street in Cranston, Rhode Island, his first martial arts studio. 

In 2009, Grand Master Mark Sheeley, and Kensho Ryu International, encourage Sensei Thorne, to open his second school, Togékaido Kenpo Jiujitsu Karate kobudo, of Cranston Street in Cranston, Rhode Island.

In 2012, Sensei Thorne, established what has become an ongoing affiliation with Commando Krav Maga, instituted by Moni Aizik (founder of Commando Krav Maga, T.O.P. Law Enforcement, Smartsafe: Women's Self Empowerment, Win! Real Life Skill for Kids, and Elite Combat Fitness), Sensei Thorne, began his pursuit to incorporate his knowledge of traditional martial arts and the street/combat focused Commando Krav Maga system as a means of preparing the community for the realities of self defense in the 21st century.

Sensei Thorne, is an Alumnae of CCRI, BCC, and Rhode Island College, and has served the State of Connecticut, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, as a Registered Nurse, since 1996.

1996- Present	Registered Nurse - State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Health
1996- 2010	Registered Nurse - State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
1996- 2010	Registered Nurse - Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health

A great believer in community, Sensei Thorne, has established mentor and anti bully outreach programs, and has worked with the Girl Scouts of America, Cranston Daycare Services, DCYF, Cranston Police Department, Cranston School Department, and PTO, in an ongoing effort to prepare youth and families for the realities of self defense with an eye on personal empowerment and integrity.
          

Sensei Thorne, continues perfecting the knowledge and skills passed down to him by Grand Master M. Sheeley (founder of Kensho-Ryu International), as well as, the ongoing  teaching/training of Moni Aizik (founder of Commando Krav Maga, T.O.P. Law Enforcement, Smartsafe: Women's Self Empowerment, Win! Real Life Skill for Kids, and Elite Combat Fitness).