Warriors of Grace Karate

Our School

We meet every day on the mats at Warriors of Grace Karate with a can-do attitude. Our values derive from the principles of our Christian faith, emphasizing strong character and respect for everyone. With our positive spirit, Karate classes are kept joyful as students are taught to never give up through positive reinforcement. We instill an attitude of discipline to push students forward. Consistency is crucial for students as they develop mentally, in fitness, and self-defense skills with our full-body workouts. The dedication put in makes each and every one of us better in life. Become your best self on and off the mat with Warriors of Grace Karate!

Our History

For nearly two decades, Warriors of Grace Karate has served as a premier spot for Severn Karate classes, as well as Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Severna Park, Millersville, and other surrounding areas. Former Early Childhood and Special Ed. teacher for Anne Arundel Co. second degree black belt, Kes Ferrer, heads of our Children program. Tony Ferrer, seventh degree black belt, began training in 1968 under many influential instructors. Since 2018, Warriors of Grace Karate has been an affiliated school with GKC Global under Paul Enfield 8th degree (Kyoshi) and Michelle Vanderlinden-Enfield six degree (Renshi). Tony and Kes continue to seek improvement with their own training to  make Warriors of Grace Karate the Karate school to train all ages.

Karate

Our style is Okinawa Goju Ryu. A system that focuses on all aspects of self defense – from striking, stand-up grappling, to ground work. For our older kids and teens, we also teach competition type sparing. Teens, advanced students and adults, participate in partner training, using focus mitts and shields and simulated attacks (Hojo bunkai) are part of our training. We teach and practice Okinawa Goju Ryu Kata (forms) and related self defense applications (bunkai).

As Karate school owners and operators, my wife and I still take lessons and participate in seminars to keep up with our continued education in the martial arts. Our teachers are GKC Global directors, Paul Enfield 8th degree (Kyoshi) and Michelle Vanderlinden Enfield, six degree (Renshi). Here is the link for GKC Global. 

Ninjas

Our Little Ninjas class focuses on pre-K kids ready to enter school. Little Ninjas learn foundational Karate skills such as punches, blocks, kicks, and simple movement patterns. Exercises in this class incorporate big muscle activities as well as working on taking turns, following directions and listening the first time. We also learn about our numbers, colors and shapes and the consequences of our behavior.

Tigers

Physical and Life Skill Development in early Elementary 

Our Tigers class is for Kindergarteners – 2nd graders. Tigers learn foundational Karate/self-defense techniques such as punches, kicks, and blocks and even training in bo (staff). This class learns how to apply the techniques they have practiced through sparring one another in a controlled and moderated environment.

Juniors

Learn Traditional Goju Ryu Self Defense

For ages 8 – 14, our Juniors class learns traditional Goju Ryu Karate/self-defense techniques, as well as more complex karate patterns (kata). The focus is on self-defense techniques which include grappling from standing and ground levels, striking, and sports sparring. These activities teach our students how to use what they have learned in self-defense applications (bunkai).

Warriors/Black Belt Club

Advanced Traditional Training and Leadership Development Program 

Our Intermediate and Advanced track programs are for the student who is ready to achieve more. These advanced elementary through teenage programs teach techniques directly drawn from our adult curriculum, but tailored for younger minds and bodies. When appropriate, some of these students may participate in the adult class. These classes provide a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and developing young leaders.

Adults (15+)

Ages 15 and up in almost all types of physical conditions, that can follow directions to the best of their ability, are welcomed in our adult classes. Similarly to our kids’ program, adult Karate classes help students develop physically, mentally and spiritually. If you’ve always wanted to do Karate, the right time to start is now.