Karate Martial Arts School Garner Clayton Fuquay Varina NC

Karate, Martial Arts, Judo, Jujitsu, Self Defense, Weapons

Our instructors have spent many years devoted to their training and studying the Martial Arts, and have attained a level of expertise to qualify them not only as instructors but also as mentors. Each of our instructors go through on-going training and instruction in the art and in new and innovative teaching techniques so that they can be complete not lacking anything when it comes to providing elite training in the martial arts.

“Our concern is not only that the students achieve success in the martial arts but also in life!” said Mr. Williams. Our instructors understand that not all students will learn and grow at the same pace and for this reason each student is taught as an individual. Each instructor strives to not only assist in the development of the students’ character but also strives to perfect their own. Overall our entire staff understands that they are role models inside and outside the school.

We truly care about each and everyone of our student’s progress.

Sensei, Vernard Williams, Jr.

Sensei, Vernard Williams, Jr. is chief martial arts instructor at Karate International of Garner. He has been training in the martial arts for more than 25 years and holds a third degree black belt in Sanshinkai Karate, and is also ranked in Judo. In addition to his martial arts training, Mr. Williams is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Mr. Williams established Karate International of Garner in 2006 and Incorporated in 2008, in a quest to raise awareness of the martial arts and promote the importance of overall good physical fitness. As a member of the Karate International family and its more than 50 year history and tradition of excellence Mr. Williams has been and will continue to be victorious in assisting students in becoming triumphant not only in the martial arts but also champions in life.

Mr. Williams is ranked with the American Martial Arts Association, the International Shotokan Karate Federation, and the United States Judo Association. By combining a teaching style of intense physical training, individual focus and character development he has been able to assist hundreds of students (children and adult) and athletes (professional and semi-professional) in reaching their goals.

Sensei, Shaun Kithcart

Sensei, Shaun Kithcart, is a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is also ranked in Sanshinkai Karate. She has been training for almost 20 years. A fierce competitor, Ms. Kithcart has competed in and won several trophies and medals in both national and international competitions. She is also a visiting instructor in the King Cobra Tae Kwon Do Association in North Carolina and St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

In addition to her martial arts training, Ms. Kithcart is also a certified personal trainer, and teacher in the Wake County School System. “My mission in the martial arts is to enrich our students mentally, physically and socially in an effort to assist them in making positive decisions”, stated Ms. Kithcart.