ProKarate Rockford began as ProKarate North in 1999 holding classes at Champion Fitness in Rockford, MI. ProKarate North was a satellite program of the original Professional Karate School owned by Shihan Brian Lentz in Wyoming, MI.

After seven years at Champion Fitness Sensei Wendy Redding moved the school to downtown Rockford, inhabiting the space above Glik's department store where PKR has been growing ever since. In the winter of 2010 additional space was renovated and classes added to expand the Fitness and Peace Warriors programs. At ProKarate Rockford we take a modern approach to a very traditional Martial Art, stressing physical and mental strength, character development and integrity. 

Director Wendy Redding is a licensed Instructor with Yamashita International holding a 4th degree black belt in Shorin Ryu Karate & a 2nd degree black belt in Matayoshi Kobudo. She is also a certified instructor with the International FAST Defense organization. She has over 25 years teaching experience with both children & adults.

Assistant Instructor David Jehnzen is a 2nd degree black belt with Yamashita International. He is also a certified firefighting instructor, police officer, medical first responder and defense tactics instructor. Having served as well as a DARE instructor, Dave has many years of varied teaching experience.

EXCITING "NEW PROGRAM" NEWS!!!!

Pro-Karate Rockford
108 N. Main Street
Rockford, MI  49341
(616)822-5616