Articles by Craig Wharem

About Craig Wharem
Craig Wharem has been training in Martial Arts since the age of eleven. After many years of trying to find an after-school activity, he finally stepped foot in the Dojo. He earned his black belt in the art of Kenpo Karate in 2011 and in 2021 earned his black sash in Wu Chan Kung Fu. Along with training in Kenpo, he also trains in Yoshitsune Combat Ju-Jitsu from 2008-2014 then picking it up again in 2020. Currently, he is working on progressing his knowledge in the martial arts through Kenpo Karate, Lysak's Sento Method, Kung Fu and Kali. He began assisting with classes in 2005 at the age of 14. Since then he has risen to the level of Managing Director managing the day-to-day operations of the dojo. Along with overseeing the training of all the students at KI Craig also works with dojos around the country to help them build programs to teach students how to become teachers. He believes that it's important to constantly continue to develop leaders to help empower students through Martial Arts. Now along with running a school he also expanding into consulting with school owners and instructors for staff development and creating a positive culture in their schools as well.
A 21st Century Instructor

A 21st Century Instructor

August 31, 2021 Craig Wharem 0

A 21st Century Instructor The world since the pandemic has changed. The very nature of martial arts instruction has changed in many aspects. When confronted with Covid-19 martial arts instructors all over the world were subjected to the ultimate test. Partner work was gone, in-person instruction was gone and that [Read More]

The Dojo, where everyone knows your name

April 7, 2021 Craig Wharem 0

The Dojo, where everyone knows your name     As martial artists, we often forget about the magic of a dojo. A dojo is a place for people to come, push their limits, and test their resolve. Through that creating a bond with people they won’t ever forget. Those of [Read More]

Black Belt Student, White Belt Teacher

March 18, 2021 Craig Wharem 0

The importance of having an instructor development program in your dojo   Many of us have had similar experiences on the mat. Putting on a uniform and running through the material. Along the way, we learn how to execute those techniques with precision and accuracy. The very idea of martial [Read More]

Words of Wisdom

June 16, 2018 Craig Wharem 0

The dojo has always been a place of profound wisdom, incredible perseverance and some of the best life lessons that I’ve ever learned. I believe that the true power in martial arts comes from reading between the lines of your training and learning the metaphors for life. Challenges in life [Read More]