Mike Carr, Owner and Instructor of Mike Carr Karate & Fitness, is currently a 5th degree black belt in Chinese Kenpo with advanced belts in Judo and Ju-Jitsu. Michael is the only certified shootfighting instructor in North Carolina under World Shootfighting Champion Bart Vale. Carr is also a certified cardio kickboxing instructor under the National Association of Professional Martial Artist and a certified personal trainer under the International Fitness Professionals Association.

Clay Davidson, 29, is a 1st degree black belt under Mike Carr. He has been an instructor for Mike Carr Karate since 1999. Clay is a full-time paralegal and a part-time musician. Clay currently instructs the adult karate program at the Lake Jeanette studio.

Karen Strickland, 40, is part-owner of Cambiare, a dental supply company. She is a 3rd degree brown belt instructor at Nan's School of Dance. She has two children, Deeanna and Stephanie, in the Mike Carr Karate program.

Kelly Cox, is an advanced ranked red belt instructor under Mike Carr, and has been teaching for three years. Kelly is also a certified trainer, kickboxing instructor and marathon trainer. Kelly's son, Eric, is a junior black belt

Eric Strom, 28, is a full-time, well-known artist in Greensboro. Eric received his 1st degree black belt in October, 2003. He currently heads up the kids' karate program at the Madison-Mayodan rec center. Eric is also a part-time musician who plays the drums.