"Teaching Life Skills For More Than 32 Years!" 

Celebrating Over 32 Years of

Excellence in the Martial Arts!

Welcome to Karate International of Durham, Inc. We have been offering instruction and training in the martial arts since 1980 making us the oldest martial arts school in Durham. Over the past 32 years, we have had the opportunity to touch the life's of thousands of students and watched them grow not only in their martial arts skills, but also in their life skills.

Karate International has been on staff at Duke University in the Physical Education Department for over 22 years offering classes in karate, self-defense, cardio-kickboxing, core and meditation fitness and bowling.

What We Do

Karate International of Durham, Inc. is headed by Jessie Bowen (10th Degree Black Belt) and Diane Whitfield (8th Degree Black Belt) and a staff of AMAA Certified Instructors offering a number of programs for martial arts instruction and physical fitness.

• Adult Karate Classes AM & PM
• Childrens Karate Classes
• Self-Defense Classes
• Private Classes
• Cage Fitness
• Meditation for Life - Mindfulness & Wellness
• Stranger Danger Classes
• Defeat The Bully Classes

Our system is a blend of martial arts styles creating the non-traditional American Karate System. Our style of karate is the art of Aiki-Shinkai Karate. The heart of Aiki-Shinkai teaching is the belief that all great techniques contain a balance of mental, physical and spiritual forces. 

QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CONSIDERING A MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM

Q: How many days a week are you open?

A: Five days a week.

Q: How many classes a week can I attend as a beginner?

A: Twice a week.

Q: What is the difference from Karate International and any other martial arts school in the area?

A: Customer service is the difference. Each student is an individual and helping you achieve your goals is our priority.

Q: Can I get private instruction if I need it?

A: Yes you can, see our manager for scheduling.

Q: How long has this school been in business?

A: Over 32 years. We opened the school in 1981.

Q: How long has the Chief Instructor been teaching as a Black Belt?

A: Over 35 years.

Q: Do you teach separate classes for children and adults?

A: Yes.

Q: Are there hidden cost?

A: All of the costs involved in our program are identified in our information package, which you'll receive as a new member.

Q: What is your instructor/student ratio?

A: Our classes have 15 students or less per instructor.

GET FIT AND STAY FIT WITH ONE OF OUR GREAT PROGRAMS!    

• KARATE
• CAGE FITNESS
• KICKING CHICKS
• SELF-DEFENSE

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST CLASS TODAY!!! 

 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM $29.95

Call or visit us today!

919-489-6100

 When visiting our school, don't forget to ask about our Duke, NCCU, NC State & UNC employee discounts on our regular programs!

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