KARATE OCONEE & KRAV MAGA

Karate Oconee and Krav Maga at 1011 Tower Place in Watkinsville was founded by brothers Sean and Cole Borders, who both began their martial arts journey as children and experienced firsthand how the discipline shaped their confidence and character. They built the school to bring that same positive impact to the Oconee County and Athens, GA community. Programs include KO Tigers for ages 3.5 to 6, Karate for Kids ages 7 to 12, teen martial arts, adult martial arts, and Krav Maga self defense training. Private training, birthday parties, summer camps, homeschool classes, anti bullying workshops, and self defense seminars round out the offerings. With a 4.9 star rating across more than 106 reviews, the school won the 2024 Athens Community's Choice Award, recognizing the instructors' impact on student development. The Borders brothers emphasize that anyone can begin martial arts at any age and any fitness level, making the school genuinely welcoming for first timers. The philosophy goes beyond physical technique to teach life skills like confidence, discipline, and focus. Testimonials consistently highlight the positive influence on students' character development. For families in the Watkinsville and Athens area looking for martial arts instruction that builds character alongside physical skill, Sean and Cole Borders deliver both.