History of Karate International

The Karate International organization has been offering instruction and training in the martial arts to both children and adult students since 1958 and has been serving the Raleigh, Durham area for more than 35 years. With locations throughout the state of North Carolina we are the largest martial arts organization in the state and the one of the oldest in the country. …MORE…

Our Style

Our style, Sanshinkai Karate, was developed by Jan Wellendorf, a martial arts instructor, author, business manager, tournament competitor and 10th degree black belt. He began his martial arts study in 1963 and studied Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Okinawan Karate. He is the retired president of the Karate International organization and still facilitates seminars and teaches both private and group lessons. …MORE…

Instructors

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. …MORE…

Student Creed

Each of our students is required to memorize and live by our student creed in their daily lives. Emphasis is placed on self discipline, self control, confidence, concentration and patience, as well as to do their very best at all times. …MORE…

Location and Facility

With state of the art equipment and a 3000 sq/ft facility we have the largest and most robust Martial Arts facility in Garner, NC. …MORE…