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Who We Are
A Dojo Built on
Respect and Grit
Amberpeak began in 2004 with twelve students and a borrowed hall. Today more than eight thousand members have trained with us — and the first lesson still hasn't changed.
Our story
Twenty Years, One Bow at a Time
Founder Victor Hale opened Amberpeak to teach karate the way he learned it — small groups, strict etiquette, honest feedback. The club grew by word of mouth: parents who watched shy kids turn confident, adults who found a second family on the mat.
We still cap class sizes, still grade to a classical syllabus, and every coach still trains weekly under senior masters. Tradition isn't nostalgia here — it's our training method.
Respect before rank
White belts and black belts bow to each other the same way. Ego stays at the door; effort earns everything here.
Technique over talent
Nobody is "a natural" on day one. Patient repetition, honest correction and small weekly wins build real skill.
Everyone belongs
Ages five to seventy train under one roof. Beginners get fundamentals streams; competitors get a squad that travels.
Team
Led by Martial Artists
Dana Whitfield
Senpai — leads the kids program
Rosa Calloway
National Kata Champion
Mira Sandoval
European Kumite Champion
Victor Hale
Founder & Head Coach
Come see the dojo for yourself
Watch a class, meet the coaches and train your first week free — no experience needed.