About
Charles Minter Karate offers Little Dragons Karate / Taekwondo, Youth Warrior Karate / Taekwondo, Teen Warrior Karate / Taekwondo, and Adult Warrior Karate / Taekwondo, along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The program also offers birthday parties, summer camp, an after-school program, Parent Night Off events, and karate camps, as well as preschool, kids, teen, and adult martial arts classes in Snellville.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Charles Minter Karate states that its mission is to help the community get safer and stronger inside and out. The school has been serving Snellville since 1979, and Grandmaster Charles Minter began his martial arts journey in 1971.
Grandmaster Charles Minter is an 8th Dan Black Belt, a Grandmaster Instructor with over 45 years of teaching experience, a U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee – Martial Artist of the Year 2004, the 2003 Tennessee AAU Individual Forms Champion, and the 2004 Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Instructor of the Year – North Area. Grandmaster Misty Hall is an 8th Dan Black Belt, a Grandmaster Instructor with over 35 years of teaching experience, Head Instructor at the Main Studio and George Pierce, the 2005 Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Instructor of the Year – South Area, a 2005 National AAU Individual Forms Silver Medalist, a 2005 National AAU Point Sparring Silver Medalist, and a 2006 National AAU Forms Silver Medalist. Master Zac Minter is a 4th Dan Black Belt with over 10 years of martial arts experience, an AAU State Champion and Jr. Olympian, Head Instructor at Lilburn Parks/Recreation, Rhodes Jordan Parks/Recreation, and the Main Studio, and is CPR/First Aid Certified. Mr. Joshua Burton is a 3rd Dan Black Belt, an AAU State and National Champion, has over 7 years of martial arts experience, serves as Head Instructor at the Main Studio, and is CPR/First Aid Certified. Miss Jadah Tinsley is a 3rd Dan Black Belt with over 7 years of martial arts experience, an AAU State and National Champion, Head Instructor at Lilburn and Bogan Parks/Recreation, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Emory Oxford College, an AAU Certified Coach, and CPR/First Aid Certified. Master Erich Janzen is a 4th Dan Black Belt with over 10 years of martial arts experience, an AAU State and National Champion and Jr. Olympian, Head Instructor at the Main Studio, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, an AAU Certified Coach, and CPR/First Aid Certified. Mr. Carlos Valladares is a 3rd Dan Black Belt with over 7 years of martial arts experience, Head Instructor at Lucky Shoals Parks/Recreation and Pinckneyville Parks/Recreation, and CPR/First Aid Certified. Mr. Zachary Halls is a 3rd Dan Black Belt, an AAU State and National Champion with over 7 years of martial arts experience, Head Instructor at the Main Studio, an AAU Certified Coach, and CPR/First Aid Certified. Mr. Haneef Tinsley is a 3rd Dan Black Belt, an AAU State and National Champion with over 7 years of martial arts experience, and an Assistant Instructor at Lilburn Parks/Recreation, Rhodes Jordan Parks/Recreation, and the Main Studio. Miss Genesis Ramirez is a 1st Dan Black Belt with over 4 years of martial arts experience and an Assistant Instructor at Lilburn Parks/Recreation and Rhodes Jordan Parks/Recreation. Mr. Zarek Johnson holds a Brown Belt 3rd Guap with over 3 years of martial arts experience and is an Assistant Instructor at the Main Studio. Jr. Leaders at Charles Minter Karate are students aged 12–15 who show the skills, knowledge, and passion to assist other martial artists.
Charles Minter Karate reports that it was voted Best Martial Arts School in Gwinnett County from 2016–2018 and again in 2022–2023. The program describes itself as the Best Martial Arts School in Snellville and the best kids and adults martial arts center in Snellville. It highlights preschool martial arts classes that build motor skills, coordination, and social skills with caring instructors providing mentorship and guidance; kids martial arts classes that build character, focus, discipline, confidence, and respect; teen martial arts classes focused on confidence, discipline, focus, respect, fitness, and strength; and adult martial arts classes described as fun and addicting, with real-world tactics to keep participants safe. The program states that its after-school program is the #1 after-school program in Snellville, with fun fitness, games, quiet focus time, and instructor support, and that its summer camp is action-packed with games and activities and enthusiastic staff. Birthday parties are described as events where the school handles all the hard work, and Parent Night Off and karate camps are overseen by Head Instructors. The school notes that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is offered by a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, that staff members are CPR/First Aid Certified, and that Assistant Instructors are students over the age of 15 who have demonstrated their potential to become future Head Instructors. The program highlights “Build Self-Discipline, Gain Confidence, Improve Focus” as key benefits and uses the phrase “It’s the will. Not the skill.”
Charles Minter Karate states that it provides martial arts classes to the Snellville, Loganville, Grayson, Lilburn, and Buford communities. The school reports that its members see results fast and that families will see a difference in as little as one week, and it describes its classes as fun, with an amazing community and action-packed martial arts, and invites families to try the program risk-free.
Testimonials from unspecified reviewers describe the instructors as working well with each student and pacing themselves well, and one reviewer calls it the perfect place to learn martial arts and to get a little smarter and stronger every day. Another reviewer reports enrolling a child and describes the instructors as wonderful, patient, and very dedicated to their craft. Other reviewers describe it as a great martial arts school with multiple arts to teach, say that their children have been learning and growing there from a young age, and mention that instructors are kind and that students get to grow stronger by being pushed to their limit. One parent notes that their daughter enjoys karate there, feels proud demonstrating what she learns, and that the family enjoys being part of the events. Another reviewer describes the instructors as phenomenal, highlights Master Hall as very dedicated and knowledgeable with much experience who treats students with respect and creates a positive atmosphere for learning, and highly recommends her. A reviewer also calls it the best place to learn Taekwondo, says all the instructors are amazing, and describes it as a totally safe space to learn and grow.
Last updated July 9, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Charles Minter Karate states that its mission is to help the community get safer and stronger inside and out. The school has been serving Snellville since 1979, and Grandmaster Charles Minter began his martial arts journey in 1971.
Grandmaster Charles Minter is an 8th Dan Black Belt, a Grandmaster Instructor with over 45 years of teaching experience, a U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee – Martial Artist of the Year 2004, the 2003 Tennessee AAU Individual Forms Champion, and the 2004 Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Instructor of the Year – North Area. Grandmaster Misty Hall is an 8th Dan Black Belt, a Grandmaster Instructor with over 35 years of teaching experience, Head Instructor at the Main Studio and George Pierce, the 2005 Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Instructor of the Year – South Area, a 2005 National AAU Individual Forms Silver Medalist, a 2005 National AAU Point Sparring Silver Medalist, and a 2006 National AAU Forms Silver Medalist. Master Zac Minter is a 4th Dan Black Belt with over 10 years of martial arts experience, an AAU State Champion and Jr. Olympian, Head Instructor at Lilburn Parks/Recreation, Rhodes Jordan Parks/Recreation, and the Main Studio, and is CPR/First Aid Certified. Mr. Joshua Burton is a 3rd Dan Black Belt, an AAU State and National Champion, has over 7 years of martial arts experience, serves as Head Instructor at the Main Studio, and is CPR/First Aid Certified. Miss Jadah Tinsley is a 3rd Dan Black Belt with over 7 years of martial arts experience, an AAU State and National Champion, Head Instructor at Lilburn and Bogan Parks/Recreation, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Emory Oxford College, an AAU Certified Coach, and CPR/First Aid Certified. Master Erich Janzen is a 4th Dan Black Belt with over 10 years of martial arts experience, an AAU State and National Champion and Jr. Olympian, Head Instructor at the Main Studio, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, an AAU Certified Coach, and CPR/First Aid Certified. Mr. Carlos Valladares is a 3rd Dan Black Belt with over 7 years of martial arts experience, Head Instructor at Lucky Shoals Parks/Recreation and Pinckneyville Parks/Recreation, and CPR/First Aid Certified. Mr. Zachary Halls is a 3rd Dan Black Belt, an AAU State and National Champion with over 7 years of martial arts experience, Head Instructor at the Main Studio, an AAU Certified Coach, and CPR/First Aid Certified. Mr. Haneef Tinsley is a 3rd Dan Black Belt, an AAU State and National Champion with over 7 years of martial arts experience, and an Assistant Instructor at Lilburn Parks/Recreation, Rhodes Jordan Parks/Recreation, and the Main Studio. Miss Genesis Ramirez is a 1st Dan Black Belt with over 4 years of martial arts experience and an Assistant Instructor at Lilburn Parks/Recreation and Rhodes Jordan Parks/Recreation. Mr. Zarek Johnson holds a Brown Belt 3rd Guap with over 3 years of martial arts experience and is an Assistant Instructor at the Main Studio. Jr. Leaders at Charles Minter Karate are students aged 12–15 who show the skills, knowledge, and passion to assist other martial artists.
Charles Minter Karate reports that it was voted Best Martial Arts School in Gwinnett County from 2016–2018 and again in 2022–2023. The program describes itself as the Best Martial Arts School in Snellville and the best kids and adults martial arts center in Snellville. It highlights preschool martial arts classes that build motor skills, coordination, and social skills with caring instructors providing mentorship and guidance; kids martial arts classes that build character, focus, discipline, confidence, and respect; teen martial arts classes focused on confidence, discipline, focus, respect, fitness, and strength; and adult martial arts classes described as fun and addicting, with real-world tactics to keep participants safe. The program states that its after-school program is the #1 after-school program in Snellville, with fun fitness, games, quiet focus time, and instructor support, and that its summer camp is action-packed with games and activities and enthusiastic staff. Birthday parties are described as events where the school handles all the hard work, and Parent Night Off and karate camps are overseen by Head Instructors. The school notes that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is offered by a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, that staff members are CPR/First Aid Certified, and that Assistant Instructors are students over the age of 15 who have demonstrated their potential to become future Head Instructors. The program highlights “Build Self-Discipline, Gain Confidence, Improve Focus” as key benefits and uses the phrase “It’s the will. Not the skill.”
Charles Minter Karate states that it provides martial arts classes to the Snellville, Loganville, Grayson, Lilburn, and Buford communities. The school reports that its members see results fast and that families will see a difference in as little as one week, and it describes its classes as fun, with an amazing community and action-packed martial arts, and invites families to try the program risk-free.
Testimonials from unspecified reviewers describe the instructors as working well with each student and pacing themselves well, and one reviewer calls it the perfect place to learn martial arts and to get a little smarter and stronger every day. Another reviewer reports enrolling a child and describes the instructors as wonderful, patient, and very dedicated to their craft. Other reviewers describe it as a great martial arts school with multiple arts to teach, say that their children have been learning and growing there from a young age, and mention that instructors are kind and that students get to grow stronger by being pushed to their limit. One parent notes that their daughter enjoys karate there, feels proud demonstrating what she learns, and that the family enjoys being part of the events. Another reviewer describes the instructors as phenomenal, highlights Master Hall as very dedicated and knowledgeable with much experience who treats students with respect and creates a positive atmosphere for learning, and highly recommends her. A reviewer also calls it the best place to learn Taekwondo, says all the instructors are amazing, and describes it as a totally safe space to learn and grow.
Last updated July 9, 2026.
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