In November of 2005 Master Carl A. Matthews believed that GOD was leading him to found his own christian martial arts academy. The art of Ten-do is blend of the martial arts systems that O-Sensei Matthews have study or trained with. Training with different martial artist in the following systems: Yoshukai, Shotokan, Sho Ko Jitsu, Shorin Ryu and Tae kwon do. O-Sensei Matthews has thirty two year of martial arts training. In 2006 Master Matthews began training under Grandmaster Chris Miller in the art of Sho Ko Jitsu. In 2008 Master Matthews, incorporating the teachings of Grandmaster Miller,Grandmaster Jackson, Master James Booker and Master Ronald Parks, created a martial system, Ten-Do which means “ The Way of Heaven”. With the assistance of Master William McCoy,Sensei Fabian Williams and Sensei Moroco Carter, which came a few years after the academy opened. The Faith Fighter Martial Arts Academy opened two locations for the Faith Fighters Martial Arts Academy. In early 2008 Master Matthews opened a third school at the Empowerment Temple Youth Development Center which is lead by Master McCoy. As of 2012 there are five location of the Faith Fighters. The Faith Fighters Martial Arts Academy proudly promotes its philosophy of FAITH, HONOR AND RESPECT. Always remember to Fight by Faith!
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