Sensei Tim Mulligan began training at USA Karate RI in December 2006. Sensei Tim first became involved as a parent bringing his son to classes. It was not long afterwards when he decided he no longer wanted to sit on the sidelines; he wanted to become involved. He set a goal for himself on that day, that being to earn his Black Belt within 4 years. On December 4th of 2010, under the guidance of Shihan Tony Abatecola, that goal was achieved. He began the Instructor Training Program before he attained his Black Belt. As an instructor, he embraces USA Karate RI's core teaching concept of SSL (Smiling, Sweating & Learning). He strives to show that hard work and determination can be fun. Due to the excellent example he has set and the respect he has earned from the students he teaches, Shihan Tony granted him recognition as a Sensei before he was due to take his Instructor Certification Exam. He earned his 2nd Degree Black Belt in May 2012.

Sensei Tim has been a member of the Fighting Tigers Tournament Team since its formation in 2007. In 2008 he won the Grand Masters Challenge in men’s sparring. Although he still occasionally participates in the tournaments, he prefers to take an active role in the training of the other lower ranked members of the tournament team.

Sensei Tim graduated from Saint Raphael Academy in 1988 and went on to graduate from Bryant College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 1992. He is currently employed by Coca Cola Refreshments as a manager for the last 15 years. Sensei Tim is married to Lynda (Barber) Mulligan and they have one son Shaun who also trains under Shihan Tony Abatecola.