Warriors of Grace Karate
Preparing for Life
Welcome To
Warriors of Grace
Welcome to Warriors of Grace Karate in Severn, Maryland! We are a family-oriented Karate school with a heavy focus on student development. Everything we do is to help our students grow to become resilient through life’s ups and downs, the courage to grow by learning from our mistakes and triumphs. Our young kids’ classes emphasize school readiness, helping them prepare to follow directions and function in the classroom. Our older kids’ classes have a higher emphasis placed on their functional body strength and development. We have training for every age, helping all our students progress and develop mentally, physically, and spiritually. Join us for a truly special experience at Warriors of Grace Karate!
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About Us
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.
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Meet The Team At
Warriors of Grace
The Warriors of Grace Karate staff is filled with children’s instructors ready to help your children grow.
Co-owner Kes Ferrer (former Anne Arundel Co. school teacher) leads our children’s program with a large background in child development. She has built a system for every child to become great, with co-owner Tony Ferrer leading the older karate classes with over 50 years of experience.
Kes Ferrer
Head of Children’s Program and Adult Instructor
Tony Ferrer
Adult’s Instructor
Elysia Cannon
Children’s Instructor
Carson Graham
Children’s Instructor
Henry Brooks
Children’s Instructor
Haleh Sturdivant
Children’s Instructor
Nate Campion
Children’s Instructor
Carolyn Clark
Children’s Instructor
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Learn More About Our
Programs
Warriors of Grace Karate has Karate classes for you and your children.
Our programs are split between age groups and levels: Little Ninjas (3 to 5 years), Tigers (beginners 5-8 years), Juniors (beginners and intermediate 8-14 years), and Adults 15+. We also have two classes for advanced kids Karate: Warriors: (intermediate 5-8 years) and Black Belt Club (advanced 8-14 years), both invitation only. We also host our 8-week Summer Camp program for all parents who are busy during the summer months. Find the right class for you and your child at Warriors of Grace Karate!
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.
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Warriors of Grace Karate is all about the personal development of our students. No matter your age, we design each class to complement the age group and help them develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Students will progress in Karate classes as they become more and more technically sound. This Karate school experience is available to you, including our special offers. Take advantage and join us today!
“The fantastic staff makes Warriors of Grace the best. The youth program has become a really important part of my son’s life.”
“Both of my sons attended Warriors of Grace karate and we were very happy with the program. They grew so much in the program and we loved it!”
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Warriors of Grace Karate welcomes the Severn community and everyone nearby, including Baltimore, Millersville, Glen Burnie, Odenton, Fort Meade, and Severna Park. We are located off I-97, five minutes away from BWI Airport!