Tucker E. Axum III began studying Lotus Self-Defense with Instructor Mack Petry in Lafayette, Louisiana on March 2, 1995.  Tucker attended Lotus classes in both Lafayette and Abbeville, and earned his black belt on October 3, 2003.

Since then, Tucker has traveled to Atlanta, Georgia (January 2005 and February 2009) to train with fellow black belts Michael Weeks, Larry Clark, Jack Gentry, and Erik Wyman, as well as Spokane, Washington (May 2005) to train with Instructor Roy Harrington and his cadre of black belts.

In addition to Lotus Self-Defense, Tucker has studied Judo in Lafayette, Louisiana with Sensei Jeff Miller, and Yoshinkan Aikido in Huntington Beach, California with Sensei Allen Curry.  Tucker has taught Lotus Self-Defense, Knife and Gun Disarming seminars, and ground combat seminars to law enforcement, military personnel, and to martial arts instructors and students.  He has also authored martial arts and self-defense articles.  He may be contacted at info@lotusmartialarts.com.

Tucker's 10 Commandments for Combat

Mission Statement for LOTUS Website

This picture shows Tucker Axum III using a clothesline technique to defend against a punch. (picture taken in 2004)

This picture shows Tucker Axum III defending against a front snap kick by using a foot sweep counter-attack technique.  Lotus's origins in Muay Thai make it known for its devastating sweep kicks. (picture taken in 2004)

This picture shows Tucker Axum III executing a flying sidekick. (picture taken in 2003)