Founded and Led By the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee and MultiAward-winning martial arts instructor
Dr. Spencer R. Fusselman (Shihan)

Nearly every historical culture has its conceptualization of the Warrior-Scholar. From the Romans, the Gladiators of Italy, the Spartans of Greece, to the English Knights of the Round Table, each had a concept of a Warrior-Scholar. The Japanese had the Samurai Warrior and the Ronin,  Thailand- their Muay Thai fighters, and other far-away cultures like the ancient Hebrews in the land of Israel or more modern Habbani Jews of Southern Yemen known for their wisdom, weaponry, and warrior spirit. In today’s modern American culture, the Warrior-Scholar still exists in the form of our military officers. The officer corps prides itself on its ability not only to master the art of the battlefield but the conquest of constant refinement of their minds in seeking continual learning.
For us, The Warrior-Scholar is defined as one on a journey of consistently seeking to better themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's not only the willingness to fight for what they believe (principles, core values, or faith ) but the deep intellectual understanding of why they believe, embodied by the humility to graciously seek truth rather than opinion.
This includes weekly challenges to think deeper about life and how we live it as well as essays on our core value for each belt promotion. These essays have the intent of helping students interact with and wrestle with each core value on an intellectual level. Warror-Scholars will explore how they experience it, and how they live it both as a martial artist and a member of society, further, how they personally benefit from the core value, as well as how society benefits from the way they live.

The Warrior Priest path is our flagship option of the Shinja Kenpo Karate system as it was forged from the ground up with discipleship and leadership training at its very core. Conceived as a bridge between the physical and spiritual disciplines, Shinja Kenpo Karate isn't just another martial art with religious elements added on; it's a unique design that immerses the entire family in Christian discipleship, progressing step-by-step, belt level by belt level.

Developed by Pastor Spencer R. Fusselman after over 20 years of training in diverse martial arts systems (including Shotokan, Shou Shu Kung Fu, American Kenpo, and Shaolin Kempo), Shinja Kenpo Karate answers the need for a truly integrated approach.  His military experience taught him that a complete warrior is spiritually, mentally, and physically prepared.  Similarly, a complete believer (a shinja) is spiritually disciplined in the Word and prayer, mentally disciplined to discern truth from lies, and physically fit to answer Christ's call.  Shinja Kenpo Karate cultivates this holistic development, empowering individuals to embody both warrior and priest.

信者 Shinja (Beliver, Christian)
拳法 Kenpo (Fist Law, General term for many styles of Chinese or Japanese martial arts)
唐手 Karate (kara, "Tang Dynasty; China” - te, "hand" as the art was originally transmitted from China to Okinawa, and thence to mainland Japan.)

Shinja Kenpo Karate isn't just another martial art – it's a transformative journey.  It's a discipleship-focused art, first and foremost, designed to immerse your entire family in a process of growth and development.  Unlike other systems that simply tack on religious elements, Shinja Kenpo Karate was built from the ground up with discipleship and leadership training as its core.  It's not just karate; it's a holistic approach to personal development, fostering character, discipline, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the dojo.  Experience the difference a truly discipleship-driven martial art can make – join us and discover the power of Shinja Kenpo Karate.