about our school

We are a unique group of martial artists who believe that martial arts training should be more than just punches and kicks. We believe we should be serving our community with what we learn in the school.

Training takes place in a formal atmosphere with an emphasis on etiquette and self-control as well as physical ability. Training is generally divided into the practice of stretching, basic techniques, conditioning and sparring.

Our karate style is called Neshamat Elohim (God_Breathed) which Master Steve Pinder formulated from his black belts in Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu, Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do, Hem Kai and training in Muay Thai and Jui-Jitsu.

Head instructor David Skelton has been with Master Pinder since 2003 and remains one of his lead instructors. He is the first black under him to open a school.

His accomplishments:
Shodan Neshamat Elohim, Shodan American Street Karate & Charter Member, 5th kyu Judo at Okuri Judo, CPR Certified, Certified MMA Conditioning Coach by NESTA and is now a Certified Instructor of C.O.B.R.A. Self Defense

 "This is my command - be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid

  or discouraged. For the LORD you God is with you wherever you go."

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Joshua 1:9  NLT