Master Robert Clairday
Master Clairday is the founder and co-owner of Clairday's Karate Studios (1983). He was born on July 15, 1961 in Florence, Arizona. He is also the founder of the Alabama Karate Circuit (1984) and the founder and co-author of C.L.A.W.S. Children Learning About Warnings of Strangers. Master Clairday is an 18 time Alabama Karate Circuit State Champion in weapons. He has also won several State Championships in the forms, fighting and extreme divisions.
Beyond the martial arts, Master Clairday has had 27 years in Law Enforcement with the Department of Corrections in both Louisianna and Alabama. He received a gold medal in the police olympics.
Hobbies include flying and going to the movies. Master Clairday has a private pilot's license.
Dr. Melissa Clairday
“There is one thing I am sure of, and that is the uniqueness of the individual.”
Albert Einstein
Melissa is a co-owner of Clairday's Karate Studios. She was born in February 5, 1966. She is currently beginning her 16th year in elementary education and also is an instructor at the university level. Melissa's martial arts experience began in 1999. She is now a Master in the martial arts with State Championship titles in Weapons, Forms, and Fighting. Melissa is also the co-author of C.L.A.W.S. Children Learning About Warnings of Strangers.
Personal accomplishments include:
• Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed. D)
University of Phoenix, Online- January 2008
• Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix, Online/October 2003
• Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Athens State College, Athens, Alabama/December 1990
• High School Diploma
Clements High School, Athens, Alabama/May 1984
Assistant Instructors include: Patience Parrish, Ron Stevenson, Master Joe Young, Blake Dozier, and Tim Sartain