Karate Classes

Little Ninjas – This class if for children ages 6-7. Here kids will learn balance, coordination, safety skills, and team work.

Karate Kids – This class is for ages 7-13. Kids learn to improve focus, increase self- confidence and self- esteem, learn self- control, and increase physical fitness.

Adult Karate – Ages 13 and up. Here students will continue to improve on self- confidence, build discipline, improve physical fitness, and have an outlet to relieve stress and tension.

Sports Competition – Here students learn competitive martial arts and are able to compete in state and national competitions.

Street Defense – Learn real self- defense techniques that are easy to learn and simple to apply.

For more information contact us.

About the instructor

Mr. Jeff Patterson

6^th Dan

Mr. Patterson has trained and studied in several traditional and non-traditional forms of martial arts. He has dedicated over two decades to research and developing his martial arts skills. He has obtained rank in a variety of disciplines.

• Shaolin Chuan Fa / 6th level Black Sash – Grand Master C. Y. Tsai
• Goju-Ryu Kenpo / 6th Dan Black Belt –  Master Stephen St. Pierre
• Shaolin Kempo Karate / 1st Dan Black Belt – Sensei Bill Stiger

Awards:

Over the past 20 years, Mr. Patterson has made his mark in sport karate and kickboxing competing on a state, regional, and national level.

• 2003 – Indiana Lt. Wt. State Champion
• World All Styles Karate Organization W.A.K.O. National Middle Wt. Champion
• Tempest Fight Team official trainer

Mr. Patterson has placed in over 100 tournaments over the past two decades of competition.

Experience:

Mr. Patterson has taught martial arts professionally for over 20 years to countless adults and children. Many law enforcement and personal protection specialist have adapted his combative techniques. He has trained many state and national sport karate champions and also possesses a professional trainer’s license for mixed martial arts.

Mr. Patterson is co-owner of Escape Plan and creator of the “Protective Thinking Self Defense System”. Mr. Patterson conducts seminars in personal awareness, child safety, and women’s defense. He has been featured on local television and radio. Through these forms of media he has gained recognition as a leading authority in personal safety and martial arts.

In August of 2010, Mr. Patterson will team with the Julie Bandy Performing Arts Center to offer a traditional martial arts program for men, women, and children.