Who We Are

In today’s competitive, fast-paced world, Martial Arts training offers you important mental benefits as well as ensuring a healthier, less stressful lifestyle. A Villari’s regimen develops your self-awareness, self-assurance, and self-confidence.

Our programs are individualized to match your physical capabilities in order to maximize your self-defense skills in a safe and fun environment.

Villari’s has been servicing Chittenden and Addison County since 1981 under the guidance of Junidan Laurie Shover a 12th Degree Master in Shaolin Kempo Karate. We have been teaching children, teens, and adults individually and as entire families. We are dedicated to helping people learn the tradition of Shaolin Kempo Karate. In addition, we go into schools, colleges, and businesses to teach and guide in the lessons of a safe and more disciplined life. Over the years, we have guided people in all types of professions, working with them to release stress and gain confidence. Being successful, healthier, smarter, and learning how to raise more respectful and responsible families is a desire for all. Make a change in your life or a child’s life by becoming a Villari’s Martial Artist who wants to learn personal safety to increase overall health and self-confidence.

Take this time for yourself or for a child before time slips away. We are here to help you become healthier, happier, and safer in your life. All of our professional staff have their own success stories and will be happy to share them with you.

Self confidence is the foundation for success at anything. Being confident doesn’t mean you have to be great. It means you have to believe you can become great.
— Great Grandmaster Villari