Our main focus is to build up each individual in
order to realize their true potential.
Our program is built on the martial art of Shorin Ryu, but we incorporate Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai and Judo
This system of training will challenge people of all ages with strengthening in these areas:
- Develop greater discipline, concentration and respect
for self and others.
- Increase flexibility, strength, endurance, and muscle tone.
- We are a Christian based karate school that focuses on
God's word and the community.
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Our mission is to not only make martial arts spiritually safe for
Christians, but to make them stronger physically by training
them in the Martial Art of Neshamat Elohim. We will focus on
all aspects of a Christian Martial Artist's life and becoming a
servant to the people of our community.
To put God first in all things we do.
To provide each student with the foundation for learning
Martial Arts and how to use that in a Christ-like manner.
To focus on the strength and courage needed for success in
our life as a Child of God and as a Martial Artist.
To instill love and respect for God, family, country and community.
To provide a way for each student to achieve a higher level of mental
and physical fitness.
To teach all ages to train hard and be patient as they learn techniques for
each rank. This is not a crash course but rather a new walk.
To give our students the ability to defend themselves and those who can't.
We are a unique group of Martial Artists who believe that Martial Arts training
should be more than just punches and kicks. We believe we should be
serving our community with what we learn in the school.
Training takes place in a formal atmosphere with an emphasis on etiquette and
self-control as well as physical ability. Training is generally divided into the
practice of stretching, basic techniques, conditioning and sparring.
Our karate style is called Neshamat Elohim (God-Breathed) which Master Steve
Pinder formulated from his black belts in Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu,
Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do, Hem Kai and training in Muay Thai and Jui-Jitsu.
Head instructor David Skelton has been with Master Pinder since
2003 and remains one of his lead instructors. He is the first black
belt under him to open a school.
His accomplishments include:
Shodan Neshamat Elohim, Shodan American Street Karate & Charter Member,
5th kyu Judo at Okuri Judo, CPR Certified, and is a Certified MMA Conditioning
Coach through NESTA.