Tum Energia

(Thomas Voorn)

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	Thomas Voorn VERIFIED
	Black belt VERIFIED
	11 year(s) and 6 month(s) of training

	July 2, 1991 (age 34)
	Zevenaar, Netherlands
	Energia Martial Arts VERIFIED
	Gracie Barra
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	Facebook profile
	YouTube channel
	@Tumenergia

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Gracie Junior > Vinicius Magalhães 'Draculino' > Frans van Casteren > Thomas 'Tum Energia' Voorn

Full time jiujitsu coach based in the Netherlands. I have dedicated my life and work to Martial Arts and now run and own my gym; Energia Martial Arts. In 2009 I started martial arts with Capoeira. Later, in 2013, I added grappling and from there got into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2015 I opened my own Capoeira school and, because of my background as a teacher, I quickly expended from there. 2017/2018 was the moment I was asked to teach weekly no-gi classes at a striking gym. In 2018 I also started teaching BJJ in 3 different cities. 2019 was when I officially branded my team 'Energia Martial Arts'. With over 200 students now, and in 5 different cities, the team thrives. As head-coach I teach full-time at two of our gyms, oversee the other ones, teach seminars (both domestic and abroad), run the clothing company 'Energia Fightwear' and spread Jiu-Jitsu through social media. Through Instagram and our Youtube channel we reach many more people outside of the Netherlands. I can also say that I was the very first Dutch Jiujitsu instructor ever on BJJ Fanatics with several instructional dvd's now at their platform. My goal is to grow Jiu-Jitsu in the Netherlands. Not only for our team, but also for all the others that share that spirit. We provide gear and gi's for several gyms in the Netherlands and try to run the Dutch BJJ Federation. For our gym we hope to build a safe place to provide the beauty of martial arts to everyone eager to learn.

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	50 verifications received
	Trained for 5 years
	Trained for 10 years
	Trained for 15 years
	Trained for 20 years
	Won 5 gold medals
	Won 10 gold medals
	Won 25 gold medals
	10 competition matches
	50 competition matches
	100 competition matches
	500 forum posts
	1,000 forum posts

Coaches

Duane van Helvoirt
Gracie Barra Oss, Van Buel Sports
Oss, Netherlands

Black belt 3rd degree

Frans van Casteren
Gracie Barra Oss, Van Buel Sports
Oss, Netherlands

Black belt 4th degree

Students

Ward

Yaniek

Storm

Ezéchiel

Mike

Wessel

Johan

Bart

Batuhan

Dick

Amber

Antoni

Belt promotions

Ward

Yaniek

Storm

Tom

Mattijn

Ezéchiel

Mike

Justin

Wessel

Luc

Sandro

Mats

Johan

Thomas

Remco

Aaron

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At competition

One of my leglock seminars

The team at Energia Martial Arts

Leglock seminars in the Netherlands

My current instructional dvd's at BJJ fanatics

Seminar in Greece

Teaching a spider guard seminar

Receiving my blackbelt in 2023 by my professors

Promotion history

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November 29, 2023 - Energia Martial Arts Nijmegen

1 year(s) 8 month(s) 28 day(s)

Frans van Casteren CONFIRMED

With Vinicius 'Draculino' Magalhães as senior co-promoter. My professor Duane van Helvoirt and 5 other blackbelts present.

October 15, 2021 - Energia Martial Arts Nijmegen

2 year(s) 1 month(s) 14 day(s)

Frans van Casteren CONFIRMED

January 12, 2019 - Energia Martial Arts/GB Zutphen

2 year(s) 9 month(s) 3 day(s)

Duane Van Helvoirt CONFIRMED

Olv Frans van Casteren

March 2, 2017 - Papendal Arnhem GB seminar Draculino

1 year(s) 10 month(s) 10 day(s)

Duane Van Helvoirt CONFIRMED

Olv Frans van Casteren

February 9, 2014 - Sportvision Eindhoven

3 year(s) 0 month(s) 21 day(s)

Olv Jochem van Branderhorst

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	"Proud to have you as our student and 100% deserved black belt. Amazing to see what you do for your team and the BJJ / grapplig sport. I'm convinced this is only the beginning for you! Congrats! " VERIFIED +200 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Professor! Thank you for all the training (and all the more to come!), the coaching, the advice on and off the mats and for the countless highlights of my life. They are abundant! 1 year(s) ago

	"No doubt - Legit" VERIFIED +200 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Valeu Professor! Thank you 1 year(s) ago My pleasure! 🤙 1 year(s) ago

	"Nicely documented profile with photo evidence" VERIFIED +175 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you sir! Much appreciated! 1 year(s) ago

	"Verified " VERIFIED +175 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you sir! 1 year(s) ago

	"Great guy and i`m happy to have been be a small part in your journey." VERIFIED +175 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Even though the time was short, the impact on me was huge. You made me turn from 'liking' jiujitsu into 'loving' it. I can never thank you enough for that. P.s. and thanks for the car rides to the train station back in the day! If you ever need a ride; I'm in your debt! 1 year(s) ago

	"I don't think we've met in person, but Tum is well know in the BJJ scene. Proficiat!" VERIFIED +175 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you Daniël! I hope to meet some day, you are a pillar in the community and sport, would be my honor! 1 year(s) ago

	"Thomas is one of the most enthousiastic and most eager student that I know. He is putting a lot of effort of making BJJ and grappling grow. He really developed a game of his own. Keep an eye on this kid he is going places! " VERIFIED +175 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

My coach! Thank you for so much. All the mat hours, the quality time, the trust you put in me and my work in BJJ. The filming together and all the coaching (both on and off the mats). You are my biggest inspiration. 1 year(s) ago

	"I'm really enjoying the material this guy is putting on line, and there are very respected people vouching for him. Looking forward to share the mat sometimes, somewhen." VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you professor! Would be my honor! 1 year(s) ago

	"One of the most hard working driven people in Jiu Jitsu super happy to see his black belt promotion and new gym opening. As legit as they come and a genuine kind human." VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

You sir are too kind! Thank you Charles, and thanks for the example you've been and the support to get me there! 1 year(s) ago

	"Hard working passiomated entrepeneur. " VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Osú! Thank you for always allowing me to pick your brain on that topic and for all the privates and mat time. 1 year(s) ago

	"Great guy, leg lock specialist and sporadic training partner. Teaches at his own club. -edit- and now a well deserved blackbelt, woohoo congrats!!!" VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you Ruud! Hope to now live up to it! Osú 1 year(s) ago

	"Well documented congrats on the black" VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you Philip! Been following you on the forum lately and you seem like a very good person. Thanks for that! 1 year(s) ago

	"Passion is all !!" VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Osú professor! 🙏 1 year(s) ago

	"Legit GB Black belt!" VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Osú Willy! Thank you! Represent NL 1 year(s) ago

	"Known him since he first stepped on the bjj mats, great guy with awesome jiu jitsu! And he sure loves his meme's" VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you Gillian! You, as a true example of BJJ's cliché, made me believe in the art and gave me more motivation than I could ever explain. Thank you for that! 1 year(s) ago

	"mr leglock/mr handsome/mr T, legit" VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Haha thank you sir! 1 year(s) ago

	"Great ambassador for the sport. Good instructionals and verified by legit black belts." VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks Bart! It was my pleasure to share that seminar we did together this year. You truly lived up to the high expectations I had! 1 year(s) ago

	"Thomas has his own BJJ gym. He is an excellent teacher who is highly technical, is adored by his students and has a life-threatening footlock. Above all, very nice guy" VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Eric! Thank you for your kind words. I was honored to have you there on my promotions in the past and on my black belt graduation. More so I'm happy every time we share the mats! 1 year(s) ago

	"My Man…… Congratulations Thomas, I think it's really cool from the sidelines to see how you grow as a person and as a fighter. For me you are a good example and you motivate like no other, Energia all the way, I am proud of your buddy Oss!!" VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Maatje! Thank you for your kind words. It goes without saying that I always enjoy your company and the energy and positive vibes you put into this community. Thank you! 1 year(s) ago

	"I was there when he got promoted yesterday. Legit Black Belt, passionate about the sport and with extensive knowledge and skills a valuable BB addition to the BJJ community. And last but not least, a very nice person." VERIFIED +125 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

George my brother! It was an honor to have you there for that special moment. Thank you for being there and thank you for being a huge part in my BJJ journey since day one! 1 year(s) ago

	"Legit! 💪🏼🤙🏼" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 month(s) ago Comments

	"Seems legit to me." VERIFIED +100 pts 1 month(s) ago Comments

	"verified & legit!" VERIFIED +100 pts 8 month(s) ago Comments

	"If your promoted by Duane, you are legit." VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Osú brother! 1 year(s) ago

	"Met at a training camp and seen him in action... he's good!" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you Tatu, happy to hear that! I'm still a big fan of your photo work on instagram! 1 year(s) ago

	"verified & legit!" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you sir! 1 year(s) ago

	"Good photo proof " VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you sir! 1 year(s) ago

	"I don't know Thomas, but there seems to be enough evidence to verify rank. :)" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you sir! 1 year(s) ago

	"I trainen without Thomas several time's and hé is super enthousiasric. And a great sparring partner " VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you brother! Likewise! 1 year(s) ago

	"No doubts legit. " VERIFIED +50 pts 11 month(s) ago Comments

Thank you brother! 11 month(s) ago 👊 11 month(s) ago

	"Know him personally and trust his coaches. " VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks brother! 1 year(s) ago

	"Substantiated and community verified profile. Enjoy the journey Tum!" VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Osú, likewise brother! 1 year(s) ago

	"I've been doing jiu jitsu for ten years now, and Tum has always been around. He is an excellent grappler, A great instructor, A great ambassador for the sport, and a great friend. Congratulations Tum!" VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Brother! So kind of you. I'm happy to ride this road together and share our love for the gentle art! 1 year(s) ago

	"100% Black Belt👊" VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Dziękuję brother! 1 year(s) ago

	"Great teacher and very good at BJJ, very worthy of his blackbelt." VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Kind words brother! Thank you! 1 year(s) ago

	"Who doesn’t know Tum? Very legit!" VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

The IRS I hope ;) Hahah thank you brother! 1 year(s) ago

	"A very passionate bjj athlete, and capoeira practitioner. " VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Osú! Thanks Ronald 1 year(s) ago

	"Student of Duane and Frans, so legit." VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

🙏🙌🏼 1 year(s) ago

	"Confirmed by the coach!" VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 1 year(s) ago

	"He is a really dedicated teacher with a lot of passion. You can really see the love he has for the sport. He always wants to help you to become a better fighter and person! " VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Osú! Thank you Yaniek. Honored to have you as one of our day-one students and friend! 1 year(s) ago

	"Coach confirmed " VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Osú! 1 year(s) ago

	"Friend, Teacher and a massive inspiration. With his unmatched energia sharing his passion for bjj with his students." VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Kind words brother! Thank you. I see much of myself in you and I'm honored to be your coach. 1 year(s) ago

	"Legit. Congratulations on receiving your black belt👍👊" VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you brother! One day soon I hope to congratulate you on yours! 1 year(s) ago

	"Very informational instructional videos " VERIFIED +5 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! Much appreciated 🙌🏼 1 year(s) ago

	"Very passionate, great guy and I hate his leg locks :P" VERIFIED +5 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you brother! Hahah so do many :) 1 year(s) ago

Profiles Tum Energia has voted for

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Introduction to channel

Leglocks unlocked - bjj fanatics dvd

Ninja choke

Guest technique for Wim de Putter

Videos

Introduction to channel

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Leglocks unlocked - bjj fanatics dvd

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Ninja choke

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Guest technique for Wim de Putter

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K Guard system

Instructional videos

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Craig Jones

Samurai Choke

False Reap

Ninja Choke

Instructional videos

Craig Jones

Instructional videos

Samurai Choke

Instructional videos

False Reap

Instructional videos

Ninja Choke

Seminars, camps & workshops attended

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12/02/2023	Active guard Seminar	Dusseldorf, Germany
10/21/2023	Spider Guard super seminar	Nijmegen, Netherlands
10/20/2023	Leglock seminar	Gracie Barra Kleve, Germany
09/24/2023	K Guard seminar	Evolve Jiu-Jitsu Netherlands
06/22/2023	Active guard seminar	Cherso, Crete, Greece
06/18/2023	BJJ Leglocks	Voorthuizen, Netherlands
04/20/2023	European BJJ Camp Greece	Sofiko, Greece
01/20/2023	Leglock seminar	Ede, Netherlands
01/07/2023	Leglock seminar	Vikings gym, Belgium
12/16/2022	Submission grappling	Central gym Utrecht, Netherlands
12/10/2022	Leglock supercamp	Thessaloniki, Greece
07/08/2022	Leglock seminar	Gracie Barra Kleve, Germany
02/12/2022	Grappling seminar	Wehl, Netherlands
01/15/2022	Leglock seminar	Vikings Gym, Belgium