Our karate programs are great for adults and children. We provide a safe, friendly and educational environment for you or your family to enjoy the benefits of our programs. We are currently enrolling for LifeForce Karate Kids Spring & Summer Kamps. Students will be exposed to Life Skills Lessons, Personal Safety, Karate Lessons, Fun Field Trips & Much more!
Our adult students really appreciate the difference between martial arts training and excercise programs! At our school we teach reality based self-defense, that could save your life or the life of a loved one. We have a number of different programs to offer even the busiest students.
Our adult students really appreciate the difference between martial arts training and excercise programs! At our school we teach reality based self-defense, that could save your life or the life of a loved one. We have a number of different programs to offer even the busiest students.
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LifeForce M-Power is a specialized self-protection program that teaches you to successfully defend against an assailant of any size. After learning to kick and strike correctly and confidently, you will be taken through safe, yet powerful, scenarios and role plays designed to help experience the adrenal "rush" of self-defense without the danger of returned contact or the threat of consequences.
The kids will enjoy karate classes, exciting games, meaningful drills and fun field trips. But they will also be exposed to the life enriching skills of personal safety, respect, self-control, self-confidence and making friends. This will be a week they will always remember! Ready for a fun, exciting and active alternative to the usual daycare scene for your 5 - 12 year old?
Billee Purvis is a 9th Degree Blackbelt and has been studying various forms of martial arts since 1974. He is founder, owner and Chief Instructor at LifeForce. He is updated monthly by the Martial Arts Teacher's Association (MATA) on the latest group instructional techniques for martial arts training.
Sugarr Banks is a 5th Degree Blackbelt who began her study of martial arts in 1981. She is the LifeForce Senior Instructor. She is, also, certified as a fitness instructor by the University of South Carolina's Exercise Science Department. She is a former American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) Certified Group Fitness Instructor.
Jane Ann Clougher was born in Arlington Heights, IL and grew up in Kenosha, WI. She has lived in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, California, North Carolina and South Carolina. She is also a member of our Guidance On Leadership Development (GOLD) Team. Reading, watching football, drawing, crafting, spending time with family and martial arts.
Reviews (7)
Toyya Williams
Jul 30, 2021
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My son, my daughter and I love training at LifeForce. It's always super clean, we feel safe and the staff is great. All instructors are knowledgeable and patient, but will push you when you need. Mr. Purvis is the absolute best. He really gets us pumped up and genuinely cares about his students. They are all helping to build great character in my son and he loves it! My daughter just started but they are already reinforcing the values I'm trying to instill in her! Our training builds our confidence, pushes us out of our comfort zones and keeps us active. I highly recommend LifeForce to anyone interested
Marissa Burnette
Mar 24, 2021
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LIFE FORCE KARATE IS MY FAVORITE PLACE EVER. I moved not too long ago to another state and I still have not been to another studio although there are many. Reasoning is because lifeforce became my home and Mr. Pervis is one of the best karate/boxing/self defense instructors out there. Being a man of God and the type of atmosphere you are in while doing something like Karate or self defense is important. Prayer is powerful and religion isnt forced there. I dont want you to get that idea, but know that it isnt just a studio. Its a fellowship, its a safe place, its a positive environment and a breath
Valerie Gant
Jan 20, 2021
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LIFEFORCE is an absolute gold mine! My son just received his black belt after nearly 4 yrs of martial arts instructions under Mr. Purvis and staff. My son love every bit of it and learned so much, not just marital arts, but also character building as well. Mr. Purvis has a passion for martial arts, and is wonderful with instructing the youth. The whole experience is food for the soul. As a parent I recommend this studio. Even my son feels there is not another karate studio that will take the place of LIFEFORE studio.
David Ahrens
Dec 11, 2020
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J. Demond Johnson
Nov 30, 2020
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Lifeforce Karate is the absolute best! From my first conversation with Sensai Purvis regarding my interest in martial arts, until this very day, my experiences have been exceptionally pleasant. Classes are challenging but so inspiring and motivational.
I enjoy Sensai Purvis’ instruction so much that my 9 year old son is now enrolled and is progressing and loving it! He and I are learning martial arts together and encourage other father/ son combos to do the same! Stop bye and give your body the training it deserves!!
I enjoy Sensai Purvis’ instruction so much that my 9 year old son is now enrolled and is progressing and loving it! He and I are learning martial arts together and encourage other father/ son combos to do the same! Stop bye and give your body the training it deserves!!
JoyyUnspeakable
Jan 29, 2020
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My husband asked the guy over this place if he worked with autistic children. He told my husband yes but he don’t know why parents enroll them. This was horrible to hear because I really heard good things about this place but I never would want my child to work with someone that don’t believe in the students he’s teaching ... regardless of being autistic or not.
Ryan Glover
Aug 26, 2013
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