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AMAA Certified Instructors

Karate International takes Martial Arts instruction seriously. This is why all of our Instructors are certified through the American Martial Artists Association (AMAA). This means that each Instructor has undergone thorough training both in the Martial Arts and in the art of instruction. Karate International believes in high energy classes that are not only fun, but also safe and informative.

At Karate International of Lewisville, we are exceptionally fortunate to have many high ranking and experienced instructors, most of whom have been training and teaching for 20 years or more. Their dedication is unparalleled in our area.

Our lead instructors are:

Shihan Ginger Gallagher	8th Degree Black General Manager
Master Mark Thomas	7th Degree Black
Master Bill Fischer	6th Degree Black
Dr. Mark Pettenati	5th Degree Black Sensei
Mr. Barry Gilbert	5th Degree Black
Mr. Dustin Pettenati	4th Degree Black
Mr. Matt Mattney	3rd Degree Black
Mr. George Burns	2nd Degree Black
Ms. Monika Marikova	1st Degree Black
Mr. Clint Atwood	1st Degree Black

Karate International of Lewisville

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About AMAA

AMAA Certified Instructors