News and Events
Classes offered year-round
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Studio Closing and Important Dates:
We follow Lexington 1 closings for major holidays and inclement weather emergencies.
Karate Team and Arts International Company Auditions
if you are interested contact the office 803-957-2323
Arts International Karate Belt Award List
Abigail Lynch – yellow/white belt
Jensen Swafford – yellow/white belt
Jase Hornsby – yellow/white belt
Emily Bryant Goforth – yellow/white belt
Sullivan Corley- yellow/white belt
Pierce Wise yellow/white belt
Ethan Lynch – yellow belt
Scarlet Horne – yellow belt
Naomi Johnson – yellow belt
Logan Mungo – green/yellow belt
Caden Schneider – green/yellow belt
Caiden Mungo – green belt
Abigayle McEntire – green belt
Ava Spence - green belt
Camden Spence - green belt
Liam Schneider - blue/green belt
All dance students are required to order your dancewear supplies from our online dance store (FootNotes).
Click link to place your on-line order:
Logo attire is now available links below:
Karate Gi's, Sweatsuits, shirts, and sweatshirts.
Karate uniforms and all supplies must be ordered from AI in-house store, no outside equipment will be allowed.
Click link to print your order form:
We train more than technique. We train the heart.
Susanne Sanders
Owner, Executive Director, Master Teacher and Sensei
Our Story
Thank you for nineteen years of ministry work here in Lexington and all the work we have accomplished together.
I moved to this area in 2003 and started the first part of my dream and vision in 2004 and then opened this location and training facility in 2007/2008. Now this wonderful arts facility and ministry has been able to travel locally and to over twelve countries internationally these last few years for the Kingdom. Arts International has been able to minister, perform and produce productions such as: “Love on Fire,” “Waging War,” and "The Lovely Ducklings” as well as other great outreach tools. It has been my greatest joy serving you, our community locally and abroad.
Arts International Ministries 501(c)(3) has made a commitment to a standard of Christ centered Biblical education. Arts International (Conservatory & Dojo) is our school that trains artists to develop and use their gifts for the Kingdom. Arts International Ministries (Turning Pointe Theatre) allows our artists to use Worship as an outreach ministry tool. Our biggest challenge is holding onto the standard set in God’s Word and not the standard the world claims to be righteous. Therefore, we cannot compromise our standard and break the heart of God to gain the world’s support.
Kingdom work will cost you to keep the faith and keep the vision alive.
It is vital that we make the vision plain before you to ensure it will be accomplished.
Vision Statement: “Equipping Warriors of God – in Word, Worship, Witness and Warfare.”
Mission Statement: “To see lives develop into the Warrior God calls us to be. Learning to have a BRAVEHEART,
through Bible Study & Prayer, Performing Art Classes, and Outreach Productions.”