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Welcome To Jeff Ellis’ International Karate Centers of Strongsville and Avon Lake. We celebrate over 45 years Of Providing FUN Martial Arts Programs For Children Ages 4 and a half & Up, Youth, Teens, Men & Women That Are Meaningful With A Positively Transforming Experience That Changes Lives For The Better! Come See What A Difference Can Mean To Your Life!!
For over 45 years International Karate Centers has refined FUN martial arts programs that offer amazing results with personal character development for children & families just like yours. Empowering boys and girls with a strong sense of self-confidence & self-esteem that equips them to overcome shyness, stand up for themselves, not be afraid to try new things, and make good decisions as they grow older especially in the face of peer pressure, & be less likely the victim of Bullying.
Fostering self-discipline/self-control in an age appropriate manner encourages better focus & concentration, staying on task, and how youngsters view responsibility at home, at school, etc. All of this in a very patient, caring setting that reminds children like yours of the family values that you as a parent instill at home such as to be honest, kind, and considerate of others, to be respectful of our parents, family,& teachers and others.
It is with this type of philosophy that has contributed to the positive reputation that we have earned from the communities we are proud to serve.
Instructor/Owner Jeff Ellis
Jeff Ellis has taught over 10,000 people that include children and adults of all ages in martial arts training. Beginning as a teenager Jeff’s experience spans more than 50 years with martial arts personally.
Jeff Is Locally Raised And Graduated from Baldwin –Wallace University with a major in Psychology.
Currently, a 9th degree Black Belt and a Grandmaster Instructor in Kwanmukan Martial Arts. Using martial arts as a catapult to overcome difficulties and challenges that caused him to fail repeatedly as a child, Jeff has taken the secrets he has discovered that literally transformed his life to become a successful leader, serial entrepreneur in retail, real estate, event promoter, professional motivational speaker & author.
Jeff is on a mission using the martial arts as a vehicle to help others about how they can learn to become the valuable person they want to be by believing in themselves and developing more of who they are meant to be!
Why Choose Jeff Ellis' International Karate Centers?
Fun Martial Arts Classes For Children, Families & Adults That Change Lives For The Better
Boys & Girls, Moms & Dads are invited to take part in an Awesome experience together. imagine how your son and daughter will feel when they see Mom and Dad taking part too! Gain fitness and good health while supporting your child . Your child will treasure these moments of you being engaged with them by participating in the experience. They say to themselves “This is so cool that my Mom & Dad are doing it too!”
Small Age Specific Classes That Assures Quality Personal Student Attention For An Exemplary Experience
Jeff Ellis’ International Karate Centers has an outstanding reputation for it’s character building programs for persons of all ages, but are especially known for the successes we have enjoyed working with young people. Classes are limited in size and divided into age groups and experience levels that provides an effective student-teacher interaction.
Our Martial Arts Team Takes Great Pride In The Reviews We Receive
See What Our Community Members Say About Our Programs
Michael Norris
Alex has benefited in numerous ways from training at International Karate Centers. We are pleased to see Alex’s confidence grow, his behavior improve as well as his attitude. Alex is more focused [helps with homework], listens better and is overall better behaved since he started karate training at IKC. The entire experience has been extremely positive.
Carloe O'Toole
My daughter Erin enjoyed your karate class at St. Joseph for two years. I was reading in the paper today about a girl's self defense class that you are offering at the AL library. It said that you are asking for a donation of a canned food item as the price of admission. May I please give you a big thank you for what you provide to our community. In this time of people asking for payment for every little thing, you go and give your time and wonderful, life saving information to children in our community for free. Thank you for what you do.
Richard G.
I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to enroll my daughter in your school. I have seen an increase in her physical strength and agility and she is showing improvement in her studies as well. The school has helped enforce the importance of commitment, showing concern for others & taking pride in accomplishments.