3 Plus Your Community- Jessie Thornton Karate
Jessie Thornton credits karate with changing his life. His Ringgold Karate studio continues to be a beacon for kids and adults to discover the ancient art and how it can empower them. This interview is brought to you by TVFCU.
Get to Know Mr. Jessie Thornton
Mr. Jessie Thornton began taking karate under Mr. Kiker in 1975 and made blackbelt on September 2, 1978. Mr. Thornton began teaching at Mr. Kiker's school...
About Us
United Karate Studios was formed by Mr. Ben Kiker of Elijay, GA. Mr. Kiker first attended a karate class at Rhinehart College in 1967, as a guest of his girlfriend (now wife), Vickie. He first trained under an American Instructor. Shortly after that, Jae Mann...