Knightsmen’s Gentlemen Academy is a private closed programme dedicated to shaping young men into heirs of character, culture, and composure. We blend old‑world aristocratic refinement with modern leadership expectations.
Our training is discreet, personal, and deeply intentional — the kind of preparation families of high social standing have sought for generations.
A gentleman’s refinement rests on four pillars:
First Impressions -how a man presents himself physically is critical for success.
Awareness — reading the room, interpreting expectations, understanding context
Thoughtfulness — uplifting others with action, courtesy, and presence
Confidence — calm, poised, invisible strength
These traits cannot be memorized — they must be instilled.
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753
Maximum 6 students per cohort
Appearance • Presence • Classical Discipline • High‑Society Etiquette
Hour 1 — Posture, Poise & Presence
Executive bearing, aristocratic posture, controlled movement.
Hour 2 — Luxury Grooming Standards
Hair, skin, hands, nails — impeccable grooming for elite environments.
Hour 3 — Power Dressing & The Gentleman Silhouette
Fit, fabrics, color theory, tailoring, quiet luxury.
Hour 4 — Ties, Collars & Fine Accoutrements
Windsor knots, pocket squares, cufflinks, high‑end details.
Hour 5 — Male Modeling- Ramp, Video, and Print basics.
How to walk a ramp at a fasion show, basic poses, and modeling concepts.
Hour 6 — Boxing and Fencing Foundations
Stance, guard, balance, Defence, elegant discipline — not aggression.
Hour 7 — High‑Society Social Etiquette
Introductions, discretion, movement in luxury spaces, and gate control.
Hour 8 — Fine Dining Mastery (5‑Course Lunch Practicum)
Crystal, cutlery, pacing, global dining fluency.
Mindset • Conversation • Leadership • Emotional Intelligence
Hour 9 — First Impressions & Discreet Elite Conduct
Greeting structures, hierarchy, silent social signals.
Hour 10 — Aristocratic Conversation Mastery
Intelligent, measured dialogue; steering conversation.
Hour 11 — Non‑Verbal Influence & Soft Dominance
Presence without force; confidence without arrogance.
Hour 12 — Executive Business Etiquette
Introductions, cards, authority posture, professional polish.
Hour 13 — Conflict & Composure Training
Calm authority; emotional discipline; noble restraint.
Hour 14 — Leadership & Reputation
Responsibility, legacy, name‑bearing behavior.
Hour 15 — Hosting, Guest Protocol & Event Etiquette
Gala, wedding, funeral, charity‑event conduct
Hour 16 — How be be a gentleman with women.
Respecful Manner and approriate ettiquette around women.
Personal refinement plan; certificate ceremony.
• Precision grooming
• Quiet luxury dressing
• Symmetry, silhouette & elegance
• Color coordination and refinement
• Unshakable posture
• Controlled movement
• Bond‑like walking confidence
• Non-verbal influence
• Dining
• Social & hosting
• International customs
• Business protocol
• Boxing philosophy
• Fencing fundamentals
• Composure under pressure
• Emotional stability confedence
• Responsibility as privilege
• Reputation management
• Calm, deliberate decision-making
$2,500
Two‑day intensive • Small cohort • Private instruction • Includes:
– Certificate of Completion
– Post‑programme refinement plan
– Access to future elite alumni events
Knightsmen’s Gentlemen Academy
Certificate of Completion
This certifies that
_____________________________
has successfully completed the
Elite 16‑Hour Gentleman’s Finishing Programme
under the instruction of
Christopher James Williams
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753
Virtue • Manners • Discipline
Spaces are extremely limited.
Enrollment is accepted on a first‑come, first‑qualified basis.
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Young men ages 14–17 from families who seek elite education in etiquette, personal presence, and refinement.
No. It is an elevating programme — shaping capable, polished, globally competent young men.
No more than six students. Private sessions available.
Boxing and fencing are taught safely and professionally — focused on discipline, form, and balance.
Families typically choose private villas/hotels; we can recommend luxury partners.
We are not a Modeling School. We teach some aspects of Modeling to be used in the event your son would like to explore a carrier in Modeling but we are not a Modeling school.
Founder • Lead Instructor • Master of Presence & Etiquette
Alumni of Saint Louis HIgh School on Oahu. Resident of Hawaii for 60 years
With decades of experience in executive leadership, professional model, fencing and boxing instructor, international etiquette, and personal development.
Christopher James Williams established Knightsmen’s Gentlemen Academy to restore the lost art of refinement.
He trains Young Men in the classical disciplines once reserved for aristocracy — posture, poise, fencing, boxing, grooming, dress, conversation, and polished global etiquette.
Every young man who trains with him encounters a curriculum that is both demanding and transformational.
Christopher James Williams, born in 1962, moved to Hawaii at the age of two and was raised on the island of Oahu. He built a highly successful ten-year career as a professional model in Honolulu, becoming one of the most recognized male models in the Hawaiian market. He represented major brands including Levi’s Jeans, Gargoyle Sunglasses, and Reyn Spooner Men’s Wearhouse, and walked the runway for GQ fashion shows, showcasing his versatility and strong presence in both print and live fashion presentations.
His extensive experience in front of the camera and on the runway led him to become a sought-after expert in the modeling industry. Mr. Williams served as a runway coach for prestigious agencies including the Susan Page Modeling Agency, John Robert Powers Modeling Agency, and Barbizon Modeling Agency. He later directed the Male Finishing School programs at both John Robert Powers and Susan Page, where he trained and mentored the next generation of professional models and aspiring gentlemen.
An accomplished author and etiquette specialist, he has written several books, including his latest, *Knightmen’s Gentlemen Academy*. He continues to guide businessmen and professionals in refining their presence, communication, and leadership skills. Mr. Williams remains active in community service with the Aloha Shriners and various local boards and is widely respected for his expertise in parliamentary procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order.
Contact
808-264-5406
chris@knightmensgentlemanacadamy
Mailing address
P.O. BOX 2204, KIHEI HAWAII 96753
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