Charles Harriday is founder and Head Instructor at Harriday's Karate and Fitness in Columbia MD. Beginning his study of Martial Art at a early age Sensei Harriday has been training and teaching for more than twenty-five years.

He is a third degree black belt who possesses degrees in Tae Kwon do, and Shorin-ryu Karate. He incorporates motivational techniques into his teaching style. His style of teaching provides for the strengthening of both the body and the mind.

Wayne Eldridge is an Assistant Instructor at Harriday’s Karate and Fitness in Columbia MD and has been for over 8 years. Sensei Wayne has been studying the Martial Arts for more than twenty years and holds the rank of Sho Dan in Shorin-ryu Karate.

In his early years, Sensei Wayne competed and successfully won numerous accolades at many tournaments and competitions and continues to devote his time and effort toward helping both youth and adults study and excel in the Martial Arts he has a true passion for.