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New! 3 to 5 Year Old Class

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Tuesday & Thursday 6PM6 Years old & Up3 to 5 year old ClassTuesdays at 5 pmHome School ClassThursdays at 1:30 pm
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About Us

Our Dojo

The CKA-Dothan Dojo (School) is a family-friendly place for individuals and families alike to learn and practice traditional Martial Arts while growing together as people.CKA-Dothan is also headquarters for the Christian Karate Association, an international and independent organization of martial artists joined together by the common bond and love for the Martial Arts and the belief in Jesus Christ. However, many other systems, and interested non-martial artists alike, support and contribute to our united efforts of sharing the unlimited positive attributes of the Martial Arts and the love of Jesus Christ with people around the world.Please stop by for a visit as we would love the opportunity to meet you and serve your family in any way possible. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Our Programs

Men, Women, and Children can take advantage of what the Christian Karate Association has to offer. Each student, regardless of age, is given personalized instruction and attention, with an emphasis placed on individual ability. People from 3 to 85 have benefited from the professional care and instruction given each student at CKA-Dothan.Our programs teach discipline, which develops self-confidence, physical endurance, courtesy, flexibility, strength, respect, and weight loss, as well as the thrill of a very safe sport competition program, resulting in greater concentration and self-defense.PROGRAM LISTING BELOW...At CKA-Dothan, we teach traditional Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karate and Shintoyoshin-Kai Jiu-Jitsu (Japanese Jiu-Jitsu) as the two core components of our programs.Please take a moment to contact us and let us know how you would like to be involved with CKA-Dothan. You are always invited to attend a trial class session or talk with one of our instructors.
At Christian Karate Association of Dothan, we believe Karate is an effective way to teach a dynamic sport while getting in great shape, building character, learning to live with integrity, and honoring Jesus Christ through our lives and art with excellence. We love the whole family - kids, teenagers, and adults - and we look forward to serving you through our training programs.
INSTRUCTORS

CKA Director & Chief Instructor Dwayne Tharpe

CKA Assistant Instructor Emily Tharpe

CKA Senior Instructor Shane Wise

Shane Wise has been involved in the Martial Arts since 1985. He started his Martial Arts training in Yoshukai, under the instruction of Shihan Mike Culbreth. In 1993, Shane won the National title for youth underbelt in the U.S.Y.K.A. tournament circuit. Shane has since competed numerous times over the years placing highly in tournaments all around the country. In 2002, Shane began his training under the instruction of Dwayne Tharpe with the Christian Karate Association in the Shuri-Ryu system. Also, Shane has trained in Mixed Martial Arts and is currently our Senior Instructor here at the Christian Karate Association.

Emily Tharpe has been involved in the Martial Arts since 2000. She started her training right here at CKA Headquarters under the instruction of Dwayne Tharpe. Emily has extensive training in the style of Shuri-Ryu and Jiu- Jitsu. She also is the lead instructor for our children's classes to include Home and private schools. Emily has also taught numerous after school programs over the last ten years. Emily has trained many of our competition team members who have placed very high in area tournaments.

Sensei Dwayne Tharpe has been involved in the Martial Arts since 1974. In 1980, he became a member of the Christian Karate Association and Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do. He achieved his Shodan (1st degree Black Belt) in 1987. Sensei Tharpe has been blessed with the opportunity to study under the founders of the Shuri-Ryu style and is a member of both the American Budokai International and the International Shuri-Ryu Association. He is a multi-national champion in Tournament competition. In 2005 the founder of the Christian Karate Association, Shihan Lemuel Miller (7th Dan, Shuri-Ryu), named Sensei Tharpe as the new CKA Director. Through Martial Arts, Sensei Tharpe learned respect and discipline. As a quiet, shy child, Martial Arts helped give him self-confidence. It was while attending Martial Arts classes at a local church that he was led to Christ. Sensei Tharpe hopes to provide a positive atmosphere for children and adults to participate in such a rewarding activity. Most recently, Sensei Tharpe was awarded the Certificate of Superior Leadership at the Great American Outdoor Camp 2007 by the American Budokai International. This award is presented to individuals who are recognized as an outstanding example of dedication and discipline that has demonstrated to his Instructors and peers and whose approach to training exemplifies the traits of a disciplined martial artist, setting the standard for all martial artists in the pursuit of excellence.

AFFILIATIONS

CKA Affiliations & Links

Christian Karate Associationhttp://www.christiankarateassociation.org/

International Shuri-Ryu Association

http://www.shuri-ryu.com/

Columbia School of Karate-Do

http://www.shurite.com/

The Martial Arts Center

http://www.tmacenter.com/

Satori International

http://www.satoriinternational.com/

American Budokai International

http://www.americanbudokaiinternational.org/

Professional Association of Martial Arts Instructors

(PAMAI)

DIRECTIONS

Directions

From anywhere on the Ross Clark Circle in Dothan, head to the North side of the Circle (area in map shown). Wise Drive is located outside of the circle between Headland Ave and Twitchell Rd. Turn in between Health Concepts & Badcock Furniture. We are directly across the street from SEAGA Gymnastics & right next door to Firehouse Gym.1926 Wise Dr. Dothan, AL 36303
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