United States Martial arts

    House Of Karate, Northeast USA

  3978 Amboy Road - Staten Island - Staten Island, NY           
The origins of Goju Ryu Karate are shrouded in the mists of time. Many of the techniques found in this powerful style are common to the fighting systems of South China. Emphasis is placed on breath control and conditioning. What is now called GoJu Ryu or the hard/soft system was introduced into Okinawa by Kanryo Higaonna early in this century. His primary student, Chojun Miyagi, developed the style further incorporating three new forms (kata). At that time Goju Ryu did not have an official name. After some thought the name hard/soft was taken from the Bible of Karate called BUBISHI
    Costanzo's Martial Arts, Northeast USA
  2955 Veterans Road West 2nd floor - Staten Island - Staten Island, NY           
Dedicated to providing our students with the highest quality facility and experience possible. Various age specific programs are designed to help students maximize their potential and reach their individual goals. Whether it is to increase your own level of fitness or self-defense, or help your child better focus in school, develop self-confidence, or increase their level of fitness Costanzo's Martial Arts can help.
Programs are affordable and all inclusive so you never have to worry about hidden costs and fees such as test fees, class material fees, or association dues. Schedule of classes is accommodating, and most importantly the staff is committed to your success!
    Harlem Tae Kwon Do, Northeast USA
  236 W. 116th Street, 2nd Floor - New York - New York, NY             
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Harlem Tae Kwon Do, located on 116th Street in Central Harlem, began as a far away dream for Master Malick Coulibaly dit Fall. With funding from friends and the BRISC, and a lot of hard work, the dream became a reality. The result: a new, modern training facility on 125th Street. However, after 2 years of dedication to teaching children and adults of all ages the value of discipline, respect, concentration, self confidence, strength training, coordination and self defense, Harlem Tae Kwon Do had to close it's doors.
    Wuwei Tai Chi, Northeast USA
  15 Aldgate Court - Princeton, NJ           
Wuwei Tai Chi teaches Taijiquan (Taichi-chuan, Taichi) in the Chen, Yang, and Wu styles. Teacher Won Park specializes in the barehand forms, pushhands, swords and spears.
    Almeda Tae Kwon Do Institute, Northeast USA
  1623 Unionport Road – 2nd Floor - Bronx - Bronx, NY           
Tae Kwon Do is considered to be the most effective fighting art ever developed. It is a physical science, where each move carries maximum power, speed, accuracy and balance. Literally translated from Korean, Tae means “foot” or “to strike with the foot,” Kwon means “fist” or “to strike with the hand,” and Do means “discipline” or “art.” Therefore, taken together Tae Kwon Do means “foot, fist, art” or “the art of kicking and punching.” Modern Tae Kwon Do is a unique form of martial arts that combines the flowing movements of numerous Chinese styles with the quick movements of various Japanese systems.
    FSA Martial Arts, Northeast USA
  1294 Grand Avenue - Long Island - Baldwin, NY           
"Marvin S. German Jr. is the Master instructor and is a certified black belt in Kung Fu, Jujitsu, Judo and is a certiflied executive protector and law enforcemnt trainer with over forty years of training experience. In addition, we offer many classes for adults and children, which includes Tai Chi and yoga to accommodate your busy schedule. Regardless of your age or level of experience, we have a program that is tailored just for you."
    Toshindo Karate and Fitness Center, Northeast USA
  196 Maple Ave  - White Plains, NY           
A typical Karate class normally lasts about one hour up to juniors and one and half hour for adults. A class always begins in respect and ends in respect. To start the class, Shihan and his Senseis line up the student according to rank. Shihan than takes the seiza position, a kneeling position. Everyone in the class follows. After a few bows, Shihan orders the mokuso, a short medition. Only after this routine does the training begin
    Gleason's Gym, Northeast USA
  77 Front Street - Brooklyn, NY           
    Progressive Martial Arts Academy, Northeast USA
  175-25 Horace Harding Expressway - Fresh Meadows - Fresh Meadows, NY            
Located in Queens, New York, was established in 1995. Currently located in a brand new, state of the art 4,500 sq. ft. facility, PMA offers programs for all ages. The youth program is age specific and is targeted towards the developmental stage of each child.
    Trinity Boxing Club, Northeast USA
  110 Greenwich Street - New York, NY             
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All of our programs are based on a professional boxer's training regimen, with some modifications. These are not aerobic or circuit boxing classes. Our philosophy is that in order to get the full benefits of boxing, your training should reflect that of a professional fighter. This does not mean you will be drinking raw eggs and hitting sides of beef. It does mean that we hold you to the same standards we do a professional fighter. When you train, train to win.
    An's TaeKwonDo Academy, Northeast USA
  306 Kings Highway, 2nd Floor - Kings Highway - Brooklyn, NY           
The academy was established over 17 years ago in Brooklyn. Widely known for excellent programs and disciplined environment. Some of the training programs include: Demo Training, Olympic Training, Weapon Training, Acrobatics, Kardio Kickboxing.
    Aikido of Jacksonville, Southeast USA
  9425 Craven Road, #3 - Jacksonville, FL           
Aikido of Jacksonville teaches the Japanese martial art of aikido which is often referred to it as "Shinzui Aikido", essentially meaning "Quintessential Aikido" or "True Essence Aikido".
    Original Taekwon-Do, Northeast USA
  505 Ovington Avenue - Brooklyn, NY           
Master Vincent A. Affatigato is a 7th degree black belt with 30 years of martial arts experience. He is a Certified International Instructor with the International Taekwon-do Federation, has been teaching as a head instructor for 20 years, and has been an officer of the United States Taekwon-do Federation since 1996.
    Urban Martial Arts, Northeast USA
  965 Coney Island Avenue - Brooklyn, NY           
Offering a refreshingly modern approach to martial arts instruction. Urban Martial Arts classes are fast-paced, active, and full of practical moves that you can use to defend yourself in real life situations.
When you join our core program, you will be trained in the fundamentals of karate. But the more advanced you become, the more you will incorporate elements of other martial arts forms into your training, such as grappling, boxing, and kickboxing. By the time you receive your black belt, you will have achieved your full potential and have been transformed into a powerful, complete martial artist.
    Long Island Shotokan, Northeast USA
  130 Jericho Tnpk Suite C - Long Island - Floral Park, Ne           
The man most responsible for the systemization of Karate as we know it today was Gichin Funakoshi. He was born in Shuri, Okinawa in 1886. When he was only a boy of 11, he began to study (then known as "Okinawa-te") under the top two masters of the art at the time. Azato and Itosu. In time, he became a Karate expert in his own right. He is credited with being the first man to introduce Karate to Japan proper, when he gave expositions sponsored by the Ministry of Education. The art soon caught on in Japan, and Funakoshi traveled throughout the country giving lectures and demonstrations. The main universities invited him to help them set up Karate teams, and hundreds of persons studies the art under his guidance. In 1957, Master Funakoshi, the father of modern Karate, passed away at the advanced age of 89, leaving thousands of students to carry his spirit. In Karate, Funakoshi was also a poet under his pen name "Shoto:, meaning "Pine trees in the sand" The style of karate which is taught then became known as "Shotokan Karate".
    Warren Levi Karate, Northeast USA
  398 Central Avenue - Long Island - Lawrence, NY           
Warren Levi Karate & Fitness offers mixed martial arts, but specializes in the traditional style of Shotokan Karate. The specialization in a traditional style of karate enables one to develop co-ordination, discipline, balance and timing. An added benefit of taking part in karate as a sport is the accompanying weight loss and improved body definition. Adults and children, irrespective of age, do not need to be fit or athletic or even coordinated to start karate.
    American Karate of Staten Island, Northeast USA
  2795 Richmond Avenue - Staten Island - Staten Island, NY           
Founded and developed by SAIKO SHIHAN is a combination of styles such as Shotokan, Kyokushinkai, Tae Kwon Do and many other styles, emphasizing only the better, more practical techniques of each style, incorporated so that "AMERICAN KARATE" proves to be more modern, updated and efficient.
    Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts, Southeast USA
  5043 Monroe Forest Drive - Jacksonville, FL           
Cuong Nhu was founded in 1965 by Grandmaster Ngo Dong. Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts Association is a federally recognized non-profit educational organization. Cuong Nhu is a martial art that blends the basic elements of a number of different styles. Cuong Nhu has its roots in Shotokan Karate and combines aspects of Aikido, Judo, Wing Chun, Vovinam, Tai Chi Chuan, and Boxing. It is this blending of hard and soft styles from which Cuong Nhu (pronounced Kung New) derives its name, which is Vietnamese for Hard (Cuong) - Soft (Nhu).
    South Miami Taekwondo, Southeast USA
  4542 SW 75th Ave - Miami, FL           
Taekwondo, Karate, Aikido, Tai Chi and Jiu Jitsu. Training for the betterment of the individual.
    Tao College, Southeast USA
  PO Box 56756 - Jacksonville, FL           
Tao College is here to provide you with training in holistic fitness and well being. Programs include Qigong for Wellness Instructor and Tai Chi and Qigong for Wellness Instructor.
    Crossfit JAX, Southeast USA
  27 Edgar Street - Jacksonville, FL           
CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical teams, firemen, military special operations units, champion martial artists and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide. However, it is designed for universal adaptability, making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of age, gender or ability.
    Karate Arts Academy of Self Defense, Southeast USA
  7801 Lonestar Road - Jacksonville, FL            
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Karate Arts Academy of Self Defense is to create an atmosphere of self-discovery and personal growth, which increases physical fitness and self-defense skill, encourages the foundation of high personal standards, and empowers our students with control over self (body, mind, and spirit), thus enabling them to live a happier and more successful life.
    Evolution Martial Arts & Fitness, Southeast USA
  12013 SW 114 Place - Miami, FL           
Teammates, training partners and instructors all have adopted our strict “no-ego” policy. Evolution Martial Arts & Fitness has been the school of choice for many law enforcement officials, military personnel, professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and educators.
    Warrior Arts, Southeast USA
  11764 Marco Beach Dr #2 - Jacksonville, FL           
Warrior Arts opened its doors on May 2008. The school offers quality training in the arts of Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai (Thai Boxing). In addition to the above arts, Personal Instruction, Women’s Self-Defense, Law Enforcement and Military Training are also available.
Although the school started in May of 2008, the chief instructor, Lee Peacock, has been involved in martial arts for over 30 years and has been teaching for over 20 years. All the instructors at Warrior Arts are well qualified and dedicated to assist each students’ martial arts and/or fitness goals in safe high-energy workouts.
    Rod's International Martial Arts, Southeast USA
  10365 Hammocks Blvd. - Miami, FL           
"The oldest martial arts school in Miami, Florida's Kendall area. It was founded in 1979 by Master Rod Bohorquez with the principles of teaching self-defense, self control and personal development. We offer classes for both children and adults in the Martial Art of Shim Myung Do, a combination of Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Sip Pal Gue and Mediation."
    Julington Academy of Martial Arts, Southeast USA
  12489-7 San Jose Blvd - Jacksonville, FL
          
JAMA is dedicated to the strengthening of mind and body in a positive atmosphere for the whole family. Classes are geared toward individual interests and personal achievement, and are taught in a group or private setting. http://www.jamakick.com/
    5 Star Martial Arts, Southeast USA
  1433 South Third Street - Jacksonville, FL           
5 Star Martial Arts' goal is to provide individuals with the most complete and effective system of self defense while maintaining high instructional and professional standards.
    Victor Huber Jiu Jitsu, Southeast USA
  60 West 8th St. - Jacksonville, FL           
Come take an experimental class at Victor Huber Jiu Jitsu!
    Valente Brothers, Southeast USA
  3165 NE 163 Street - North Miami Beach, FL             
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Valente Brothers is the official representation of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie in Florida. Professors Pedro, Gui and Joaquim Valente started training directly under the Grandmaster at the age of 2 years old and were his loyal disciples and protégés until he passed away in January of 2009. Fully committed to preserving Hélio Gracie’s vision, teaching method, and ideals both on and off the mat.
    Chintokan Karate & Martial Arts, Southeast USA
  4219 Sunbeam Rd. - Jacksonville, FL           
Chintokan teaches Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do which originated in Okinawa, Japan. The documented history of current Shorin-Ryu karatedo tradition begins in Shuri, Okinawa, at some point in the 1800s by Sokon Matsumura (1809~1899), a leading Shuri-Te (one of three original Ryukyu Kenpo) master of his time. Beyond that, the unbroken lineage of Shorin-Ryu can be traced all the way back to the Okinawan lords, nobles and bodyguards of the Ryukyu Kingdom era in the 16th century. However, in those days, Shorin-Ryu karate was simply known as "Tea," or "Hand." Tea is Okinawa pronounciation for hand(s).