Karate For Christ International Certified Schools
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Alabama
Alabama Cleveland Joseph Lumpkin Promotion Board Chair for All Hapkido arts under KFCI Karate for Christ International Certified School karate@otelco.net 205-274-4781 Karate for Christ / Shinsei Hapkido United Methodist Church Hwy 1, Cleveland, AL 35049

Alabama Gulf Shores, Birmingham, Trussville, Warrior Mark Barlow Karate for Christ International Certified School 251 968-3158 Gulf Coast Jujitsu, Akayama Dojo Akayama-Ryu Jujitsu
Alabama Roanoke Thad Burleigh Karate for Christ International Certified School bchunbee@yahoo.com(334)863-4838 "Focus on this SON"
California
California Alta Loma Robert Ashmore Karate for Christ International Certified School ArsenalKenpo@aol.com (909) 851-3816 Arsenal American Kenpo River's Edge Church Etiwanda, Ca 91701 American Kenpo http://members.aol.com/arsenalkenpo/home.html River's Edge Church is growing every day. Temporarily, the church is located at Etiwanda Gardens until a permanent location is established. Once a location is selected, the River's Edge Kenpo Club/Outreach will be started. Currently, only private instruction is available. Robert Ashmore is a 4th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo with over 30 years experience.

California Bakersfield Mike Martinez Karate for Christ International Certified School (661) 324-4853 Kidokyo Hapkido Bakersfield, CA 93301 Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, Aikido
California Grover Beach & Santa Maria Soke Karl W. Marx, 10th Dan Karate for Christ International Advisor Promotions Board Head over ALL American Styles within KFCI Karate for Christ International Certified School Keichudo1@yahoo.com www.keichudo.com
Florida
Florida Tampa
Mark McGee Karate for Christ International Certified School mmcgee@gmaf.org (813) 598-3925 Grace Martial Arts P.O. Box 360383 Tampa, FL 33673-0383 Yon Ch'uan, Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan, 15 Animal Kung Fu Mondays and Tuesdays (private and group) www.gmaf.orgMark McGee has been involved in martial arts for more than 40 years. His personal background includes training in traditional Chinese, Japanese, Okinawan and Korean martial arts. His greatest loves are Jesus Christ, his wife, Victoria, and his sons, Nathan and Stephen. He is founder and director of Grace Martial Arts Fellowship and a charter member of Karate For Christ.

Georgia
Georgia Albany Michael Lee Karate for Christ International Certified School sherwoodkarate@hotmail.com 229-435-4729 Sherwood Karate Club Sherwood Baptist Church 2201 Whispering Pines Dr Albany, Georgia 31707 Taekwondo/Hapkido

Georgia Dacula Benson Campbell Head of Style Karate for Christ International Certified School kokorobushido@yahoo.com 404-218-4248 Spirit Warrior Way Dacula Activity Bldg., 2735 Old Auburn Road,Dacula Ga.30019/Mountain Park Activity Bldg.1063 Rockbridge Road,Stone Mountain,Ga.30087 P.O. Box 1875,Dacula,Ga.30019 Kokoro-Bushi-Do Kempo Karate Dacula /Mon.&Wed.6:05pm-7:05pm,7:10pm-8:10pm/Stone Mountain1030am.-11:30am.&11:35am-12:35pm. Kokoro-Bushi-Do Kempo Karate meaning Spirit Warrior Way focuses on Harmony and Survival.This is taught through the Spirit Warrior Creed,Code of Honor and Prayer.With a balance of detailed reality trianing.In Kokoro-Bushi-Do our motive is Love, and that same Love gives us the courage to protect our loved ones or our selves in a real life situation against a attacker. Kokoro-Bushi-Do is a Ministry to the glory of the Father through Christ Jesus.
Georgia McDonough Larry Hartsook trijutsu@bellsouth.net Karate for Christ International Certified School 770-914-1606 Eagle Family Karate Center Vice Triad Tae Kwon Jutsu 2253 Highway 42 N, McDonough, GA 30253 Taekwondo, Hapkido, Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Ki Washi Jujitsu Monday - Friday 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Family classes and true traditional martial arts in a Christian environment. State of the arts facility with certified instructors teaching all classes. For more information, visit www.EagleKarate.com.
Larry is a combat veteran martial artist. He has been awarded Judan, 10th Dan status in Budo Taijutsu of the Bujinkan, US Tai Karate Association, San Ryu Do, and Tae Kwon Jutsu. He is SOKE of Tae Kwon Jutsu and teaches at seminars throughout the United States and internationally. His martial arts training spans over 35 years in numerous styles.
Georgia J.R. Henderson jr.henderson@delta.com Karate for Christ International Certified Instructor Trains with Grandmaster Larry Hartsook in Triad Tae Kwon Jutsu. He is a black belt and an Instructor. This group has been a great help to us. We welcome J.R.
Georgia Bethlehem Nick and Matt Coffman Twin Tigers
Karate for Christ International Certified School 770 963-2675 or 770 307-1761 Twin Tigers Karate Academy School in Bethlehem, GA. 1527 Hunters Cove, Auburn, GA 30011 Tang Soo Do, Kong Soo Do Matt and Nick have owned their own school since 1996 at age 15. Yes, they are identical twins---hence the name Twin Tigers Karate. They started out with classes in a church and now have a brand new studio in Bethlehem, GA, about 40 miles NE of Atlanta. Everyone is welcome to come visit or at least send us an email. Would love to correspond with other Christian martial artists. Thank you, Joseph Lumpkin and Karate for Christ for this opportunity.
Nick and Matt Coffman are studio owners and each have a 3rd dan in Tang Soo Do and Kong Soo Do. This year, 2003, they hope to earn their Master's belt in TSD and 4th dan in KSD as well.
Illinois
Illinois Momence Steve Gross
Karate for Christ International Certified School
Karate for Christ International Illinois State Representatve senseitional@aol.com (815) 472-2965 Sensei Steve's Karate Centers 118 E. Washington St Momence, IL 60954 (815) 472-2965 and Sensei Steve's Karate 15 E. Park Blvd Villa Park, IL 60181 (630) 834-6344 Shuri-Ryu, Kickboxing, Arnis Wed -Fri 3-9pm Sat 9-11am www.SenseiSteve.net
Kentucky
Kentucky Barbourville Charles Terry
Karate for Christ International Kentucky State Representative
Karate for Christ International Certified School
tigerden@excite.com 606-546-3430 Tiger's Den Martial Arts Dojo 627 Hughes Branch Road Cannon, KY 40923 Aikido/Ju-Jitsu, Shinobu Bujinkan Ninjutsu Monday & Friday 6:00 - 8:00 www.konooburudojo.com
Kentucky Jeffersontown Samuel Conver Karate for Christ International Certified School stormshadow330@hotmail.com 502-376-5589 Kenpo Karate for Christ www.louisvillekenpokarateforchrist.com Forest Park Community Church 2713 Blankenbaker Rd Jeffersontown Ky. 40299 Mon 7-8 pm, Sat 10-11:30am
Maryland
Maryland Cumberland John Klink Karate For Christ International Certified Schools jlklink@verizon.net301 729-3610 ACCIU Karate 14806 McMullen HWY Cumberland, MD 21502 TaeKwonDo Mondays 6:30-8:30 PM
Michigan
Michigan Ann Arbor Prof. Eugene A. Humesky, Ph.D. Karate for Christ International Certified School Universal Taekwondo Brotherhood, Inc. UTB/UMAB, INC. PROF. EUGENE A. HUMESKY 2427 BUCKINGHAM ROAD ANN ARBOR, MI 48104 USA www.utbtaekwondo.us assyahu@webtv.net
Charlevoix Michigan Michael Patrick Karate for Christ International Certified School blackbeltmike2005@yahoo.com Charlevoix Martial Arts - Hapkido Charlevoix First Baptist Church M66 Charlevoix MI 49720 6PM to 8PM Tuesdays
Michigan Wyoming Dan Averill Karate For Christ International Certified Schools danaaver@yahoo.com 6164554445 Beverly Karate Club 2141 Porter St. SW Wyoming, Michigan 49509 Shinsei Hapkido Thursdays 3-5; Saturdays 9-11 http://www.beverlyreformed.org

Minnesota Minnesota Minneapolis Edward Graydon Karate for Christ Certified School KFCI Foreign Affairs/Membership Liason Living Word Martial Arts Maranatha Christian Academy South Campus 4021 Thomas Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 612-588-2850
Mississippi
Mississippi Belzoni
Shea Donahoo Karate for Christ International Certified School 662-207-7259 Chonsa Martial Arts Academy Belzoni, Mississippi Shinsei Hapkido / Pa Sa Ryu

Missouri
Missouri Springfield David Dunn Bushido@mchsi.com Vice President of Karate for Christ International Karate for Christ International Certified School Head of Instructor Certification for KFCI Springfield Karate for Christ Classes held at:
Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 2210 Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65807 Mondays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hamlin Memorial Baptist, 829 West Atlantic Street, Springfield, MO 65803 Thursdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Missouri Warrensburg George & Beverly Sumter Eagle's Wings Martial Arts 660-747-3976 Shin Nagare Karate & Shinsei Hapkido Karate for Christ Certified School
Montana Montana Helena Chris Batson Karate for Christ International Certified School Lindsey’s School of Martial Arts and Self Defense Chief Instructor - Jim Lindsey School Instructor - Chris Batson Allegro School of Dance 3750 North Montana Ave Helena, MT 59601 chrisb@ctagroup.com Hours: Tuesday: 6:30 to 8:00 pm and some private lessons Hapkido
North Carolina
North Carolina Elizabethtown David Price North and South Carolina State Rep. for Karate for Christ International Karate for Christ International Certified School Shinsei Hapkido System my1969gto@yahoo.com 910-866-4036 White Oak, NC 28399

North Carolina Raleigh Scott A. Catoe TheCatoe@juno.com919-562-8365 Catoe's School of Martial Arts
Karate for Christ International Certified School 322 Holden Young Rd. Youngsville, NC 27596 Shito-Ryu karate
North Carolina Hickory Steven C Riggs Karate for Christ International Certified School 120 30th Ave NW Hickory, NC 28601 828-322-6904 (H) stevencriggs@yahoo.com American Defensive Arts
North Carolina Fayetteville David L. Sgro Karate for Christ International Certified School dsgro@sktsd.com 910-286-9488 Academy of Christian Martial Arts 403 N. Reilly Rd Fayetteville, NC 28303 Tang Soo Do, Ju-Jitsu, BJJ, Arnis M-F 9am- 9pm, Sat 10am - 5pm www.sktsd.com It's an honor to teach Christian Martial Arts full time. Our schools goal is to use martial arts to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and to send out Christian Martial Art Missionaries to Central and South America. If God is leading you in this direction please let me know. 6th Dan San Kil Tang Soo Do, 4th Dan Japanese Ju-Jitsu, 2 Stripe Blue Belt Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (We have a Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network school, www.roycegracie.tv, Dertified Arnis (Stick & Knife fighting) Instructor and Military Combatives (Founder of FIGHT CUT Combatives, www.combatives.net). Combatives Instructor for the US Special Forces and the 82nd AirBorne.

North Carolina
Murphy
English Stone
Christian Family Martial Arts Academy
196 Stone Horse Lane
Murphy, NC 28906
North Carolina
Granite Falls
Steven Mathews
The Masters Tae Kwon Do School
Karate for Christ International Certified School (828) 962-5256
steve@newlifelenoir.com
New York
New York Corning John Bennett Karate for Christ International Certified School bennettny2002@yahoo.com 607-329-0200 David & Goliath Christian Martial Arts Academy 252 Washington St. 14830 Heion Shin Budo Tues/Thurs 4-5:00 PM Student of Barry Bandy, John Bennett holds 2nd Dan in Tae Kwon Do and black belt rank in Heion Shin Budo.
Ohio
Ohio Ashland Leslie Sowl Karate for Christ Certified School Membership Management for Karate for Christ International leslie@highreacheskarate.com 419-289-8771 High Reaches Karate Programs Phillipians 3:13-14 Ashland, OH 44805

Oklahoma Oklahoma
Broken Arrow
Stanley Mason
Karate for Christ International Certified School KFCI Regional Rep for Oklahoma
918-371-0122 Warrior's Path Martial Arts
Phone: 918-346-0454
Private lessons & Self-Defense Courses only
Teaches: Tae Kwon Do & Kenpo
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Cranston
Prof. Larry S.L. Martin Karate for Christ International Certified School Shotokan Karate-do / Okinawan Hawaiian Kempo, Aikijujitsu Kobudo ryu rishotokankarate@netscape.net
South Carolina South Carolina Florence Dr. George I. Petrotta 2004 Karate for Christ Hall of Fame Inductee Advisor to the President of KFCI Promotions Board Head for ALL Korean arts except Hapkido Karate for Christ Certified School Personal: gpetrotta@sc.rr.com ISA Business: isahdq@sc.rr.com (843) 669-1444 1366 Saint Andrews Blvd. Florence, SC 29505
Tennessee
Tennessee Hohenwald Jerry Potts Karate for Christ International Certified School (931) 796-0608 jpotts@karateforchrist.zzn.com
Children’s ministry at the Dwelling Place Church. Teaches Wado-Ryu Karate to children 6 – 18 years of age. Thursday nights 6:30 – 8:00.
Tennessee Memphis Kang Rhee
Karate for Christ International Certified School KFCI Honorary Board/Advisor to the President

Tennessee Hixson/Soddy Daisy Bryan Ratliff Karate for Christ International Certified School Tiger Society Martial Arts Dallas Bay Baptist Church 8305 Daisy Dallas Road Hixson, TN 37343 (423) 314-2200 Email: karate@tigersociety.com Website: www.tigersociety.com

Tennessee Chattanooga Donald Lovell Bryson Karate for Christ International Certified School

Tennessee Dayton Mike Crain Karate for Christ International Certified School Original Founder of Karate for Christ in 1955 1-800-251-4027 Fort Bluff Camp and Conference Grounds 370 Fort Bluff Camp Road 37321-9507 National Association of Christian Atheletes www.fbc-naca.com A Great Ministry Camp. See their website for details, or call for a brochure. Mike Crain has led hundreds of thousands to the Lord. He is the originator of Karate for Christ.
Tennessee Pigeon Forge Jim CarpenterKarate for Christ International Certified School pfpd779@aol.com 865-774-9791 All American Karate of Pigeon Forge
Texas
Texas
Austin
Dr. Ronald Bell
Karate for Christ International Certified School
Galatia Ministries
Phone: (512) 928-9157
Okinawan GoJu
Texas Amarillo Michael Lister Karate for Christ International Certified School master@mail2blackbelt.com806-433-6407 /806-322-1080 The M.A.A.C. The Martial Arts and Athletic Center 3820 Line ave. Amarillo Tx.79106 Tae Kwon Do /Sambo /Jui jitsu/Kickboxing Mon - Fri 4:00 to 8:00
Texas Tyler Drew Arthur Karate for Christ International Certified School http://www.gabc.org/recreation/classes.htm Trinity Martial Arts teaches Christian values and Martial Arts techniques from around the world with an emphasis is on Jiu-Jitsu (Submission Grappling/Thai Kick Boxing). Scripture memory required to advance. Childcare unavailable.
For more information, contact the Family Life Center at (903) 525-1116 or Drew Arthur at (903) 941-0390. Kids Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m. FLC 213 Adults Tuesday & Thursday 7:30-8:30 p.m. FLC 213 Monthly Fees $20 one family member $30 for two family members $40 for 3 or more family members ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Drew Arthur is a lifetime martial artist who has visited more than 40 countries, and trained in as many different fighting disciplines. He has attended the best cutting edge law enforcement arrest and control/defensive tactics schools, and military hand-to-hand combat schools. Drew is certified in many different military/law enforcement fighting programs, including the International Sports Science Association as an SMAC (Specialist in Martial Arts Conditioning), SPN (Specialist in Performance Nutrition), the Cooper Institute as a PFS (Physical Fitness Specialist). He holds a 7th Dan black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and a black belt in Kempo. Drew was an infantryman / military police officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, a police officer in South Florida, and a Deputy U.S. Marshal / Criminal Investigator. He has worked in field offices in Miami, Honolulu, Las Vegas, and in Texas.
9O3 941 O39O Cell rew.arthur@usdoj.gov">Drew.arthur@usdoj.gov. Work zenmasta@worldblacxkbelt.com. Home US Marshals Service Attn. Drew Arthur Senior Judical Security Inspector 211 W Ferguson Street Suite 3O7 Tyler, TX 757O2 Wwwmdusma.com/madtc.com
Virginia
Virginia Big Stone Gap Barry Bandy Certified Karate for Christ School Sensei Barry Bandy Lion & Lamb Karate Kids 16 Cloverleaf Square Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Karate for Christ Certified School
276-523-3333 bjbandy@netscape.com Heionshin Budo (Peaceful Heart Martial Way)
CLASS TIMES: Monday & Wednesday 4:30 to 6:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 to 8:00 pm
Christ centered, family friendly school providing quality martial arts and self defense training for all ages! Our programs include Wee Warriors, Junior, Teen and Adult classes.

Virginia Buena Vista Sensei Michael Rhodes Virginia Representative, Karate For Christ International
Certified Karate for Christ School senseirhodes@yahoo.com540-461-2790 Blue Ridge Karate Club Blue Ridge Baptist Church Black belt of Shihan Lewis and a Charter School of Seishin-Do Karate Seishoku-Kai 110 11th Street
Buena Vista, Va 24416 Black belt of Shihan Lewis and a Charter School of Seishin-Do Karate Seishoku-Kai
Shito-Ryu Tuesday & Fridays, beginners class @ 6:00pm, advance class @ 7:00pm.
Saturday Morning, Kobudo @ 9:00am and Open class @ 10:00am.
Virginia Norfolk Mike Lewis President, U.S. Operations, Karate For Christ International. Director, KFCI Promotion Board Ministry Council. Director, All KFCI, Japanese Arts Division U.S. Ops., Headquarters: Tabernacle Church of Norfolk. 7000 Granby Street, Norfolk VA. 23505 In Care of: Karate For Christ Ministry. Attention: Mike Lewis
kfciuskaicho@msn.com www.msnusers.com/SeishinDoKarate

Virginia
Suffolk
James Karnes
Tokoshi Family Martial Arts
Karate for Christ International Certified School (757) 484-5768
6016 Bradford Drive Suffolk, VA 23435
West Virginia
West Virginia Pineville Adam Bradford Karate for Christ International Certified School bigsifu@yahoo.com 1-304-732-7714 YukidoKan Pineville, WV 24874
West Virginia Princeton David Lyons Karate for Christ International Certified School Goshin Ryu Second Dan Shinsei Hapkido Classes are held at the Princeton Church of God on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 until 8:30. The church is located at 250 Oakvale Road in Princeton, West Virginia. 276-688-6102

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED SCHOOLS
Australia New South Whales Erle Montigue Karate for Christ International Advisor and Certified Member School P.O. Box 792 Murwillaumbah, New South Wales 2484
Brazil Thomas Latham
England
Colin & David Hardman
Karate for Christ International Certified School
Liverpool Budokai / Soma Martial Art Academy
Phone: 0151 284 0137
Ju Jitsu and Kickboxing
Singapore Karate for Christ International Certified School Dr. Dennis ChuaIs a Christian Instructor in Singapore. He attends Bethesda Frankel Estate Church and is President of the Hanmudo Assoc. of Singapore. We welcome him as part of our Karate for Christ family. Updated 11-5-04
Darren Brito Trinidad / Tobago Karate for Christ International Certified School
Darren Brito will be representing Karate for Christ and the Shinsei system for Trinidad / Tobago. Sensei Brito will be running a free, Christ centered class, in the true spirit of Karate for Christ. He can be reached at the address of: #31 Queen street Aranguez, Trinidad West Indies
Christopher G. Francis Karate for Christ International Certified School Trinidad Soke Francis runs the Black Hawk Martial Arts Academy International in Trinidad and is the founder of Kana-Jui-Jitsu-Ryu. He also runs martial arts programs for the schools system in Trinidad and is endorsed by the Ministry of Education (Republic of Trinidad and Tobago). He will be coordinating activities for Karate for Christ in the Islands. Soke Francis may be reached at: 1 Watts Street, Curepe, Trinidad, West Indies.
edited by Leslie Sowl 7/30/06
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