Schools
Agape Do Christian Karate
Founded by: Lindle Beets
Located at: Lighthouse Church, 1177 Gregorie Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Website: http://agapedokarate.com
Mission statement:
Agape Do Karate is an evangelical outreach ministry with a mission to disciple our members in the Christian faith while reaching our communities through the practice of Shotokan karate. Though we train in a system of self defense, pursue physical conditioning, and participate in the competitive arena; our primary goal is the development of character through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Interested readers can contact: Lindle Beets at beetsfamily@agapedokarate.com or (843) 856-0141
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Ambassador Martial Arts Christian Fellowship
Founded by: Philip E. Lewis
Located at: 6968 Northland Dr NE Rockford, MI 49341
Website: http://shepherdwarriors.us/ama
Membership costs: $25 for a lifetime membership
Mission statement:
To represent Christ and His Word through the medium of martial arts; to provide instruction, resources, guidance, encouragement, and accountability for like-minded martial artists.
Interested readers can contact: Philip E. Lewis at pr.phil@yahoo.com
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American Defensive Arts
Founded by: Steven Riggs in 2002
Located at: 120 30th Ave. NW Hickory, NC 28601
Website: www.americandefensivearts.org
Membership costs: Monthly training $50, or $70 for two family members, or $90 for three of more family members
gi $40
set of sparring gear $60
Mission statement:
That in all we do, say and think we are a Christ centered organization.
Interested readers can contact: Sensei Steven Riggs at stevencriggs@yahoo.com
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Christian Academy of Martial Arts
Founded by: Sensei Wayne Riehle in 2008
Headquarters: 21 High St., West Milton, Ohio 45383
School address: Community Grace Brethren Church 2261 South Miami St., West Milton, Ohio 45383
Website: www.christiankarate.webs.com
Mission statement:
We believe in the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We study the Bible and nothing but the Bible. We do not compromise our faith under no circumstances. The only way to the Father is through Jesus Christ.
Interested readers can contact: Sensei Wayne Riehle at wriehle@who.rr.com or by telephone: (937) 698-1138 Home or (937) 231-4704 Cell.
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Christian Academy of Martial Arts
Founded by: Eric Stieg in 2002
Headquarters: 90 Angelica Way, Morgan Hill, Calif. 95037
School address: Community Grace Brethren Church 2261 South Miami St., West Milton, Ohio 45383
Website: www.christianacademyofmartialarts.com and www.godsdojo.com
Mission statement:
To bring people of all ages closer to Christ through an understanding of Biblical teachings, while learning martial arts in a non-threatening, non-confrontational environment.
Interested readers can contact the CAMA at kjn@camadojo.com or 408-705-3577. _______________________________________________________________________________________
The Christian Black Belt Association
Founded by: Dr. Clement G. Riedner in 1970
Headquarters: 923 W. 6th St., Anderson, IN 46016
Website: www.ChristianBlackBeltAssoc.org
Membership costs: $15 annually or $30 for lifetime membership
Mission statement:
To provide training, support, fellowship and resources to Christian instructors and students who seek to use their martial arts as a ministry tool. Of coursed for the ultimate purpose of bringing souls to Christ with the martial arts as the avenue or bridge for reaching them.
Interested readers can contact: Dr. Riedner at cbbaskki@juno.com or 765-642-0725
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The Christian Martial Artist Coalition, Inc.
Founded by: Ricky Adams in 2006
Headquarters: 4546 Pine Street - Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Website: cmacsite.com
Membership costs: Free
Mission statement:
To prevent juvenile crime and gang involvement by providing an alternative to disadvantaged and “at risk” children through activities of Martial Arts training and Christian teaching. To participate in activities purposefully designed to enhance those areas of the community where needed.
Interested readers can contact: tkasupport@hotmail.com
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Christian Tae Kwon Do, LLC
Founded by: Master Bill Sandberg in 2003
Mailing Address: Christian Tae Kwon Do, LLC
730 Main Street, #321
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Physical Address: 923 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website: www.Christiantkdo.com
Membership costs: Various programs available – contact Bill Sandberg
Mission statement:
Discipleship using the martial arts. Martial arts for mind, body and soul.
Interested readers can contact:Master Sandberg at Christiantkdo@aol.com or 843-361-0165
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The Christian Sport Medicine Alliance
Headquarters: 3617 Wentworth Dr. Arlington, Texas 76001
Website: www.christiansportsmed.org
Membership costs: N/A
Mission statement:
To provide sports medicine professionals with the opportunities to use their gifts and talents to share the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world.
Interested readers can contact the CSMA at csma@christiansportsmed.org or 817-360-5181
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Whole Armor Martial Arts
Founded by: Ron Hagelganz in 1985
Located at: Vancouver, WA
Website: wholearmor.net
Membership costs: $15 yearly registration with the Christian Black Belt Association
Mission statement:
Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Interested readers can contact: Ron Hagelganz at rh@wholearmor.net or (360) 521 – 0171 _______________________________________________________________________________________
Yeshá Ministries
Founded by: Charles W. Coker, 7th Dan, on June 13, 1983
Headquarters: 1207 21st Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Website: yeshaministries.com
Membership costs: $25 annually
Other costs: Training is free of charge. No month to month costs. Uniforms and sparring gear may be obtained through our website or scholarship (based on individual needs).
Mission statement:
To provide local communities with AAU/Olympic sanctioned Tae Kwon Do training in an atmosphere designed to enhance the student’s physical, mental and spiritual well being.
Interested readers can contact: Charles Coker at gmc@yeshaministries.com or phone (904) 399-0402