Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Nihon Goshin Aikido Level I Certified Instructor

We were pleased to present Bryan Winfree, Ni-Dan, with a Level 1 Instructor Certification in the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido.  Bryan has been training and teaching at our academy for over 12 years and has been team-teaching with me every week for the last 3 years. He most certainly understands and upholds  our high standards when teaching our official curriculum.  He is a great example for students, a great leader on the mat and an exemplary martial artist.  I look forward to having Bryan as an instructor for many years to come.  Also, look out for him in Irmo!





Carter's Academy of Self-Defense - Irmo, South Carolina 


Our youth classes have been growing like crazy in Irmo, our Friday class is now full and Bryan Winfree wants to expand his teaching hours in the Irmo, SC area. These three things could not have come at a better time!  In January, 2014, we will be adding more Aikido classes on our schedule in Irmo.  Bryan has partnered with a long time friend and Karate training colleague, Nikki Knits.  Her dojo is located at 7960 Broad River Road. Adult, Youth and Women's Self-Defense classes will be held throughout the week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with more classes to be added.  Please check our website and facebook page for more information.   Aikido students and potential Aikido students can contact us at 803.546.6079 for more information.



Women's Self-Defense

We have been having a great time with all our Women's Self-Defense Classes, Seminars and Workshops.  We are conducting regular classes every Tuesday at 7:00pm in Lexington and Every Other Saturday at 12:30pm in Irmo.  Lauren Loftley, (Black-Belt in Ju-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Completion of Gracie Combative's Course and a Richland County Sheriff's Deputy) assists me with this class.  Pretty Good Huh Ladies!

In this class, we cover the 15 most common attacks a female would face from a male attacker. And with the state of South Carolina ranking Number 1 in the country for WOMEN BEING MURDERED BY MEN, our communities can use all the self-defense instruction we can get.  Please visit us at www.cartersacademy.com or call me at 803.546.6079 for more information.  No experience is required and the first class is always free.


See you on the mats!

Sensei John Carter
www.cartersacademy.com
senseicarter@gmail.com
803.546.6079
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Thursday, August 22, 2013




Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Master Cycle Coming September, 2013.

Beyond blue belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle. The Master Cycle's unique structure simplifies the journey to black belt by organizing all of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu into seven positional chapters (Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, Standing), each of which is studied for several months before moving on to the next chapter. If you've achieved the rank of blue belt or higher, and you would like to continue on the path to black belt in a safe, structured, and friendly learning environment, the Master Cycle is for you!

Contact us for more information: 803.546.6079 or www.cartersacademy.com

RYRON GRACIE SEMINAR

Friday, September 27th at 6:00pm 
Carter's Academy of Self-Defense - Lexington, SC
Level 2 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center
RSVP: senseicarter@gmail.com or 803.546.6079