About Shorindokai Karate: Family Martial Arts Center
Learn What Sets Us Apart!
Here you can learn more about Shorindokai Karate! Shorindokai Karate: Family Martial Arts Center is the prime place to take high-quality Martial Arts classes in Greenville, SC.
While we teach martial arts techniques, we also instill integrity. Our students’ belts are earned with hard work, grit, determination, and skill – nothing less. We won’t let our students take on the world with a false sense of security and ensure they will receive quality self-defense instruction.
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Instructors
Our instructors have over 40 years of combined experience and we’re the only school teaching a consistent Judo program in upstate South Carolina. Along with Shorindokai Karate and Women’s Self-Defense programs, we provide the most diverse selection of martial arts classes in the area. Meet the team below!
Head Instructor and School Owner
Sensei Joshua W. Owens
Black Belt Ranks: 7th Degree Shorindokai Karate
5th Degree Judo
Sensei Josh has been training for 40 years and is a Certified Instructor Examiner for the World Wide Martial Arts Association, as well as a member of their Board of Directors.
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Instructor
Holly Mosier
Black Belt Ranks: 5th Degree Judo
1st Degree Shorindokai Karate
Years Teaching: 8 years
Ms. Holly has trained and competed since the 1970s. She’s an Air Force Veteran and a Certified Instructor with the World Wide Martial Arts Association (WWMAA).
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Program Manager and Assistant Instructor
Jessica Owens
Mrs. Jessica Owens, Program Manager and Assistant Instructor
Black Belt Ranks: 2nd Degree Taekwondo
1st Degree Shorindokai Karate
Years Teaching: 5 years
Mrs. Jessica has trained for 15 years and is an Army Veteran.
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What Our Students Are Saying
I love this school. My son has been taking classes for 2 1/2 years and branched out into Judo and Leadership classes as well. The instructor is amazing and puts his all into teaching the Art of self defense, respect and honor. In class and out of class. My son has excelled in his discipline and self confidence. I have recently joined myself and am enjoying learning as well. This is not just for children, it is awesome for adults as well! If you are considering taking Martial Arts, this is the school you want to come to.
Cheryl E.
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Parent & Student
My daughter is taking karate here and we started last month in November. From the minute we walked through the door we felt very welcomed. Affordable and the instructors are very kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!
Kristen H.
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Parent
I have been going to this school for years. I loved it and sent my own children there to build their confidence and learn to combat bullies in school if that were ever to arise. If you can get passed the mental and physical challenges, martial arts is a fun sport. Mr. Owens is always willing to work with anyone before or after class and is a great teacher. He tries to make the classes fun with his sarcasm and wit. From what I have seen his staff has always been respectful and kind to all who have walked through the door. That said, self defense is not for the feint of heart. IMO if you or your child is overly sensitive to the realities of this world, you might want to look into putting your child into ping pong. Great school with great curriculum and great teachers, I highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to learn self defense.
Brandon C.
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Parent
We knew that Shorindokai Karate had a great reputation but I wasn't expecting my son to enjoy himself and learn so quickly. My son cooperates more at home and at school since attending Karate. I am so pleased with the way the instructor teaches, he is dedicated, patient and does an amazing job teaching our child Karate. We highly recommend Shorindokai Karate it's a blessing to have him in our son's life.
James B.
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Parent
My kids started this school to know how to combat bullying and gained so much more. He teaches hard work, discipline, respect, self worth and self control, how to handle a failure and much more. This made my children better wiser people. I would recommend this school to anyone. Mr Owens and staff are wonderful people.
Kate M.
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Parent
About Shorindokai Karate's
History
Carrying on his family’s legacy, Josh Owens reopened Shorindokai Karate: Family Martial Arts Center in 2014 when he returned from the military.
Josh’s father founded Shorindokai Karate but ultimately had to close the school due to his own health. Josh was inspired by his father and their shared passion for the integrity of martial arts. After coming back home, Josh knew that teaching was his passion and he wanted to revisit his roots and 37 years of martial arts training.
Within two years of ownership, Josh brought Judo to the academy. Then in 2020, he added TFC Jujitsu to the school’s mix of martial arts programs. Even though Shorindokai Karate: Family Martial Arts Center has grown tremendously, Josh continues to share the values of martial arts with the next generation.