Coach Thomas Blair is the owner and head instructor of Hustle Martial Arts and Fitness. A native of Hampton Roads and a veteran of the United States Army, he carries forward the structure and discipline instilled during his military service into his martial arts career. Coach Blair began his training at Bushido Mixed Martial Arts, where he discovered his passion for the sport and launched his journey as both a fighter and coach. He remained with Bushido until its closure in 2024. Over the course of his fight career, Coach Blair competed in more than 20 amateur and professional mixed martial arts bouts. As an amateur, he earned championship titles in the 135- and 145-pound divisions. In 2014, he was honored with Virginia’s Fight of the Year Award for his bout against Reggie Barnett Jr. By 2015, he had achieved the distinction of being ranked the #1 bantamweight in Virginia. The following year, he received Spartyka Fight League’s Submission of the Year Award. After an extensive amateur career, Coach Blair transitioned to the professional ranks, competing for several prestigious organizations, including Shogun Fights and Legacy Fight Alliance (LFA). Following his professional career, he chose to dedicate himself fully to coaching and teaching, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of martial artists.