Street in Quincy, IL. The Dojo remained at that location for nine years until it was
moved to its present location in July 1994.
Sensei Baucom started his Karate training in October 1974 with Jerry Tuzzo at the
Quincy Karate Academy. He earned his Black Belt in 1977 and taught at the Quincy
Karate Academy and the Nautilus Martial Arts Center until he opened his own Dojo
in 1985. He has been active on the tournament and seminar circuit where he has had
the opportunity to compete against and train with karateka from across the country
and from different parts of the world. He has had many teachers from different styles and arts. He believes one can learn something from everyone if you keep an open
mind.
