LISBON FALLS – Karate Kids-USA Martial Arts Institute Inc. opened May 5 at 501 Lisbon Road to provide martial arts training to children ages 3-18 and to adults, to instill kindness, integrity, discipline and self-esteem through karate and life-skills training.

There are specially designed karate life-skill programs for various age participants.

Karate Kids-USA also offers year-round child care and karate training in after-school and summer camp programs. The staff hosts training at the center, at day cares, private schools and can augment public school physical education programs.

Karate Kids-USA teaches the Japanese style of Shotokan karate and looks to inspire students to be helpful members of their community, while preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Co-founder and senior instructor Sensei Greydon Lewis of Brunswick is a 2nd degree black belt, with more than 40 years of training in the marital arts. Lewis is certified through the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association.

Co-founder and director of operations Michael Alvarez is a retired U.S. Army Intelligence Officer. He and Lewis were both in the 82nd Airborne and offer a whole-family martial arts school.

Karate Kids-USA is a member of the National Association of Professional Martial Arts, and the oldest American martial arts teaching association, called AIKIA.

To join classes or to provide scholarship support, contact Alvarez at 729-4612, e-mail: [email protected]. The public is invited to stop by for a tour.

More information can be found online at www.karatekids-usa.com.