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Martial Arts Are Simply Tools...For Success at Home, School & the World!
We are more than just another Karate school who teaches self defense, kicks and punches. We are educators. Our curriculum strongly emphasizes character, leadership skills, sportsmanship, service and goal setting. We also emphasis physical fitness and sound nutritional habits. Tools, we believe are necessary for success in the world. The Fortress program focuses on children ages 4 to 14. We believe these are the critical years in which to teach children the values that will shape who they are for the rest of their lives. Proverbs 22: 6 says, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” The Martial Arts are unique tools in that many of these values are built into the training & teaching methods. Kids often respond in such a positive manner that these values begin to be a part of their every day life…at home, at school and at play. Check out some of our Testimonies. Kindness, Respect, Integrity and Discipline are the keys to strong character that will develop our future leaders. Although, the focus is on younger children, the classes for teens and adults are intense, exciting and valuable for developing character, leadership, confidence and strong bodies as well. There is a greater emphasis on self-defense for teens and adults.
Our curriculum is biblically based with scripture references for the values and principles that we teach. However, we do respect an individual’s and a family’s freedom to choose their faith. The scripture references are for those who wish to further study those principles from a Christian perspective. No one is required to memorize biblical verses for advancement or otherwise. We are a business and our faith is not for sale. However, it is our hope that you will witness the Christian faith lived as it should be. Not that we are perfect, but that we are striving to honor our faith and our God.
We believe that Karate is more than just another recreational activity or sport. Karate is a way of life that is ideal for developing the mental, physical and spiritual disciplines necessary for strong character and leadership. The Martial Arts are simply tools that we use to teach and develop young people to be the men or women that they were created to be.
The Martial Arts That We Teach:
The instructors at Fortress have experience with Shorin-ryu, Isshin-ryu, Goju-ryu and Shotokan. Chief Instructor Renshi Andrews brings an added addition to Fortress because of his experience with the US TAI martial arts system, which is based on the principles of transition and flow from various techniques and various traditions. Sensei Alderman has also furthered his training in the art of Shuri-te (the original art which Shorin-ryu is based) and Shuri-te (Shinto Yoshin Ryu) Juijitsu, under Chief Instructor Hanshi Abele (9th Dan Shuri-te and 6th Dan Juijitsu). Both Sensei Bullock and Sensei Alderman are also continuing to train under Renshi Andrews, in order to further their knowledge of US TAI.
For the teacher (and hopefully the student) the martial arts require a lifetime of training and commitment. We are committed to continually growing in our arts as well as helping our students grow as martial artist and as people. You (the students and the parents) will only benefit from this growth. We are excited about what we teach and what we are learning. The part that excites us the most is seeing the kids (and adults) respond, learn, grow in their ability as well as maturity and become more confident in who God has created them to be.
Fitness is a Way of Life In addition to martial arts, our goal is that being fit will become a way of life for children and their families. It should be fun; and it is fun with the right attitude. The first step is to understand that God created each of us and that we are specially designed for a purpose. Once we realize how special we are in God’s eyes, it is easy to feel good about ourselves and know that we should be good stewards of all that he has given us… beginning with our bodies. Fitness & Martial Arts are a way of life that is perfect for the whole family. They are a great way for families to bond and grow together. |
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To Contact Us: Jason Alderman, Sensei Phone: 803-957-9208 Cell: 803-665-4930
1812 Augusta Hwy Suite E Lexington, SC 29072
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