The style of martial arts that we teach at CMK was developed through the accumulation of experience of its instructors. Combining the styles of TaeKwonDo, Shotokan, Aikido, Hapkido, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Choi-Shin-Do, Boxing, Kickboxing, Grappling, and practical Street Wise Self Defense. We call it SHOTAE-KIDO, an eclectic and progressive Martial Art.
 
The founders of Central Maine Karate were fortunate enough to have learned from some of the best.
Dale Michaud --- Shotokan-Hapkido
Master Bruce Barker --- Shotokan
Master Donald Harriman --- Taekwondo, judo, kickboxing, and aikido
Grand Master Seung O. Choi --- Choi Shin Do, Boxing, kick boxing, grappling.