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Welcome Empowers Friends
The Empowers Family
Family
Empowers Martial Arts is family-centric and believes that the old adage of "it takes a village" applies even more today than in past generations. Allow us the privilege of being that place you choose come to for the quality time that is so precious to your family.
Welcome to Empowers: Where Martial Arts Meets Community
Our school is more than just a place to learn karate - it's a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for martial arts.
Our experienced instructors are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment where students can learn, grow, and achieve their goals. From traditional forms to modern techniques, we offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students of all levels and ages.
Contact us today to schedule your first class and become a part of our vibrant karate community!
CIT LEADERSHIP
CIT LEADERSHIP
CIT LEADERSHIP
The CIT Program nurtures Student Leaders in important principles, including service to others, humility, confidence, bravery, and respect.
Our Leadership Program challenges students to grow and be an inspiring example to others.
Our mission is to empower students with the skills and confidence they need to reach their full potential, both on and off the mat.
CURRICULUM
CIT LEADERSHIP
CIT LEADERSHIP
Our curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded karate education that focuses on technique, strategy, and physical fitness.
We offer a range of classes for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Helpful manuals and our online Google Classroom provide learning tools to help you both in-and-out of class.
OUR MISSION
CIT LEADERSHIP
OUR MISSION
At Empowers Martial Arts, we believe that karate is about more than just punching and kicking.
We foster a sense of community among our students, encouraging them to support and learn from one another.
Empowers Martial Arts is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for students to learn and grow.
EMPOWERS & AFKA - Grand Master Lawrence Arthur
EMPOWERS dojo is overseen by the accomplished Grand Master Arthur, adding the AKFA excellence to our school.
- 1991: Grand Master Lawrence Arthur founded the American Freestyle Karate Association (AFKA) which he continues to operate to this day.
- 1998: Grand Master Arthur founded and coached the Team AFKA National Competition Team resulting in many of the team members winning NBL world titles.
- Continuing as a trailblazer, Grand Master Arthur founded the AFKA Hall of Fame in 2001.
- 2001: Lawrence Arthur received the mantle of Grand Master.
- 2003: awarded his 10th Degree Black Belt through the American Martial Arts Association, Jan Wellendorf and Jessie Bowen.
- 2007: developed the AFKA Certified Instructor Training (CIT) program
- 2007: founded the Independent Black Belt Association or IBBA to help instructors from other styles grow their Licensed first IBBA schools.
- By 2010 AFKA/IBBA had 20 schools in 15 cities and in 7 states.
- Between 2011-2013: founded Black Belt Success Systems to continue helping instructors grow their schools with weekly instructor teleconferences and personal consulting and mentoring.
- Lawrence Arthur continues to be a student of the martial arts and a martial arts businessman with over 40 years of tournament competition experience. He has taught thousands of students and has hundreds of Black Belts. Many of his students and his students students are World Champions, and many still compete on the National Circuit.
- USAdojo. (2023, April 26). Lawrence Arthur - American Freestyle Karate. USAdojo.com. https://www.usadojo.com/lawrence-arthur/
Our Philosophy
Anyone can learn how to kick. It is our belief that by cultivating an environment of discipline, self-control, and appropriate expression, it will contribute in helping to build Black Belt Leaders.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to Empower the minds of our students. To help them become better members of society and to create Black Belt Leaders leaders.
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