About Us

Champion Karate & Fitness was founded in 1997 by Sensei Samantha Hostettler PhD. Sensei Hostettler is a sixth degree black belt with over 25 years of competitive and training experience. Her passion for improving physical fitness, mental discipline, and strength is apparent in every class she teaches. Sensei Hostettler has been a positive influence in the lives of many. Her ability to reach children and adults alike has earned Champion Karate a reputation as Atlanta's best martial arts studio.

Sensei Hostettler has been involved with martial arts her entire life. As a child, she was taught the fundamentals of karate-do learning the humility and respect that a traditional Japanese martial art teaches. Early on in Hostettler's training she knew that she wanted to dedicate her life to martial arts. Since that time, Sensei Hostettler has proven to be a fierce competitor. She believes in a principled approach to martial arts, that includes the development of personal character as well as physical strength. Her focus on respect, confidence, perfection of character, discipline, and vision has made her one of the most sought after martial arts instructors anywhere.

Some of Sensei Hostettler's accomplishments include:

• Sixth Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate
• Fourth Degree Black Belt Okinawian Karate 
• Black Belt in Okinawian Weapons 
• World Fighting Champion 1998 
• Multiple International Medals including Pan American Gold and Silver medals 
• Multiple USA National Championship Titles
• Coach Level A for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) National Karate Federation
• Part of team USA coaching staff at the 2008 World Championship Team in Tokyo, Japan
• Dr. Hostettler has coached many students to State, Regional, National and International Gold Medals making her not only an outstanding athlete but an outstanding coach!

Come in to Champion Karate & Fitness for a free tour. You are sure to be inspired!

Champion Karate & Fitness
2145B West County Line Rd.
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 947-5212
karatedo@bellsouth.net

Member of:
 USA Karate
United States Olympic Committee
Japan Karate Federation
Traditional Shotokan Karate-do Union

Sensei Samantha Hostettler along with her two daughters Sabrina and Sara.

"Family is very important to me.  My goal is to provide a safe fun atmosphere for all families in my dojo and to provide  positive role models in the lives of everyone who walks through Champion Karate's doors!"
-Sensei Samantha