Sensei Prather

Sensei Prather, the proprietor of Prather Martial Arts, boasts over 34 years of experience in studying Okinawan Shōrin-ryū. He holds the rank of Godan (五段), denoting a 5th degree Black Belt, and has served as an instructor for 29 years. With a deep-seated passion for karate, Sensei Prather finds joy in imparting his knowledge to others. His karate journey began under the guidance of Sensei Raliegh Barnett before continuing his training under Sensei Williams for several years. During this time, he had the privilege of learning from one of the finest instructors in the art of karate. Sensei Prather's dedication to the art extends to competitive arenas, where he has participated in both local and national levels of A.A.U. sport karate.