Owner At Kona Karate

Mr. Te  Te Lawrence  - More Than Just a Martial Arts and a Karate Workout!

Te is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kona Karate and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Kenpo. Te has been learning and loving the martial arts since he was 4 years old, and teaching since he was 16.

In addition to running Utah's two top martial arts schools, Te has also launched several other successful businesses ranging from Product development, to consumer marketing, to online consumer advocacy.

Te has three boys and a beautiful little girl - three future Black Belts for sure. Te is passionate about family and the importance of healthy living. Te is constantly creating new ways to develop family values and self confidence through the martial arts.

Including but not limited to:

• Academics
• Various Other Sports
• Arts and Social Activities
• Holding Meetings At Work
• All Aspects of Life

Each class is filled with exciting, hi-energy, age-appropriate drills that have been carefully designed to build strength, stamina, and endurance, as well as develop important life skills. 

Meet Victor

Instructor At Kona Karate

4th degree Black Belt

Without Victor’s love for the Martial Arts, Kōna simply wouldn’t exist. Starting his Martial Arts journey over 50 years ago, he has instructed, encouraged, and inspired thousands of Davis County residents. Victor was a competitor in the Jr Olympics in Judo in 1975 and also boxed Golden Gloves. 

Passing down his knowledge and passion for the Martial Arts to his children has allowed his ripple affect to expand even farther than his original vision so many years ago.

Victor is a 4th degree Black Belt in Kenpo, receiving his first degree Black Belt from Ed Parker himself. He is currently a fourth degree Black Belt at Kona Karate, and continues to improve his craft through maintaining the ancient traditions passed down from his instructors while pioneering new teaching techniques and skills within the Martial Arts. 

Victor is the father to 5 children. Three of his children are Black Belts.

Meet Jade

Instructor At Kona Karate

4th degree Black Belt

Jade began his karate career at a very young age. He competed and gold medalled in a karate tournament in front of some 3,000+ people in a Utah county invitational when he was only three (3) years old.

Jade is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Kona Karate and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Kenpo. Jade also studied and degreed in Wu Shu at the famed Bejiing Sports University, China. He returns to the orient as often as he's able.

Jade graduated from the University of Utah, with a major in International Studies and Mandarin Chinese. He is fluent in Chinese, and speaks some Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. His studies of the language and customs of the Asian cultures bring an amazing credibility to his practice and teaching of the martial arts. He is also one of the more recognized gymnasts at the University of Utah, and is always quick to bring gymnastics to the martial arts curriculum taught at our Dojo.

Jade is married to the beautiful, and very talented Rebecca Lawrence. Rebecca also graduated from the University of Utah, with a degree in Sport and Exercise science. Jade and Rebecca are the proud parents of two wonderful Martial Arts athletes