CIS Karate Club
The Carolina International School Karate Club meets after school on Tuesday afternoons at
Carolina International School
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
Class times on Tuesday afternoons:
4:10 - 5:10 p.m.
5:10 - 6:10 p.m. (older / higher belt students)
The CIS Karate Club program is for ages 5-14 and you may join at any time.
Instructor: Mr. Glenn Carder
This successful program started in 2004 and is led by Mr. Glenn Carder. Mr. Glenn Carder has been training in the martial arts for over 35 years. Mr. Carder started his martial arts career at age 10 where he was taught boxing and Judo with Head Instructor, Mr. Massarelli in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. At age 14, he trained at the Shaolin Kenpo Dojo under 8th Degree Black Belt, Mr. Eugene Gaudreau in Nashua, NH where he earned the rank of Apprentice. He continued his training in Chinese Kenpo under the instruction of 8th Degree Black Belt, Vic Nastasia, where he earned the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in 1990.
In the early 90’s, he competed on the National Tournament Circuit where he took 3rd place and was recognized nationally by the North American Sport Karate Association. Also during that time, Mr. Carder was training in Ju-jitsu, En Shu Do, Ed Parker Kempo, and Bushido. In January 2005, Mr. Carder earned his second 1st Degree Black Belt in Shorinji Kempo Karate under the direction of 7th Degree Black Belt, Mr. Hardley Soryz at the Martial Arts Training Institute in Harrisburg NC. He earned the rank of 2nd Degree in October 2006 and 4th Degree in October 2010. He is currently a 5th Degree Black Belt in this style. In April 2010, Mr. Carder earned a 1st Degree Black Belt in Shorinji Kubodo Cane. In July 2015, Mr. Carder broadened his knowledge in the martial arts and became a Certified Instructor in Tai Chi/ Qigong (a discipline directly related to Tai Chi) with Dayan Arts.
Mr. Carder also works for Sheriff Irwin Carmichael of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office, training thousands of children each year at Charlotte area public/ private schools. He is the owner and operator of four clubs with over 200 students, children and adults. Mr. Carder also teaches Co-ed Personal Protection and Women’s Self-Defense Clinics at local, college, and corporate venues.
For questions or to register, please feel free to contact Mr. Glenn Carder at 704-968-7794 or email at gcardermaticlubs@gmail.com
