Christian Home Academy Karate Ministry
The Christian Home Academy Karate Ministry in Orange Park, FL, is a certified school offering an exciting karate ministry, teaching Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate). Fitness, self-control, and discipline are stressed throughout the program. But make no mistake: this program’s ultimate goal is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Our students are trained to be as skilled with their martial arts as those in traditional class settings. Trainees build confidence as they learn about fighting, while relying on the “Armor of God” and abstaining from violence.
Because we approach this from a Christian perspective, we only teach the physical, mental, and scriptural discipline and eliminate any form of Asian mysticism that sometimes is associated with martial arts in the secular world.
Our Affiliations
We are a certified school sanctioned through the International Martial Arts Council of America, Karate for Christ International, United States Goodwill Tang Soo Do Association, Christian Black Belt Association, and Martial Arts Chaplain Association.
Defending the Faith Karate has been recognized by the International Martial Arts Council of America. Each time a student tests for the next-level belt, they are required to meet all the physical requirements for that level, complete specific scripture assignments, and, equally important, demonstrate an understanding of the scripture.
Master Gary Lenzi is our certified black belt instructor and was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in July 2011. Our Tang Soo Do training has been designated as its own style of martial art.
To God be the glory!