About Falcon 1 Karate

The Falcon 1 Karate Difference

Learn the Falcon One 7 core concepts of self defense for the modern age. Effective and easy to learn. These 7 concepts have been selected from only the most practical, dynamic and tested self defense strategies.

The Falcon 1 concepts of self defense can be learned and used by anybody. We are currently enrolling men, women, teenagers, and children.

We teach at 7 local Tuscaloosa elementary and preschools, including: Rock Quarry, Verner, ACA, Holy Spirit, Tuscaloosa Academy, North River Christian Academy, and Arcadia, as well as our main facility on McFarland Blvd in Northport. We are also happy to have a time slot for homeschool students in the morning at our facility for students who are looking to expand their physical education to include martial arts.

Meet our Instructors

Sensei Michael Lander is a Third Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate. He began his martial arts instruction under Master Jon Lee (Rokudan in Isshin-ryu karate) at 15 years old. Sensei Michael has been teaching karate lessons to the youth of Tuscaloosa for over 18 years and has a passion for helping young people fulfill their potential as future leaders of the community.

Sensei Michael Lander

Sensei Trey Stamps

Sensei Trey Stamps began his karate training at Falcon 1 Karate in college while he was a student at the University of Alabama. He has been an instructor for 3 years and has a special way of inspiring his students to always give it their best.