Since 1981. A Half Century of Teaching Excellence.
Refined training experience for adults who value depth, nuance, and lasting mastery.
Most people today mistakenly believe that karate is just for children. Perhaps that’s because so many karate schools today teach at that level - to students of all ages. We’re not one of them.
On the other hand, most people today are also lead to believe that martial arts for adults is grueling, combat training best suited young, athletic types. But some, who see beyond the media hype, hope to find a more classical approach, offering wider benefit, and that’s taught for the average person. They look for the rare few teachers who still train adults, some well into middle-age, in martial arts as a healthy art form beyond either rote drilling exercises or as a contact sport . We are one of them.
Most commercial karate schools, in the end, are only teaching about their martial art. But a rare few dojo still exist that focus on mastering unique skill-sets necessary to actually do it. We are one of them.
Most advertisements emphasize that the primary purpose of karate training is self-defense, and then go on to teach it as if it were a sport or a dance.. They point to personal development only to deliver organizational dogma and motivational platitudes. But a rare few teachers dare to insist that students can better prepare for living life well, with confidence and wisdom, and that doing that is the study’s greater mission. We are one of them.
Most applicants claim a desire to, at least on some level, master their martial art. But a rare few accept that doing so requires a dedication to mastering themselves. Are you one them?
Martial Arts Training, Elevated
We’re rooted in a tradition that values actual personal mastery over a power fantasy based on a misinterpretation of warrior culture or a child’s obsession with rank and status.
We craft our member’s training experience toward achieving the greater goal of martial artistry, and in ways that are attainable by the average person — as the art was originally intended.
Instead of seeking to dominate ‘opponents’ in class, our members connect with training partners. Instead of seeking domination through submission with aggression, our members draw upon the natural power of skills, beyond physical strength and mere technique. Skills that require actually harmonizing mind, body and spirit - not just the rumor of it.
Instead of feeding egos with bravado, our members attain the clarity and confidence that comes from personal challenges met, weaknesses resolved, and accomplishments truly earned.
Neither a “fight club”, nor a “McDojo”. We are, quite simply, an “old school” karate-do dojo offering a unique kind of training experience that’s increasingly being lost to time. A place that most people today believe only exists in storied accounts, but where those who still seek meaningful, effective learning can still find a home.
A Heritage of Artistic Integrity
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We know we’re not for everyone these days. Why not? Because we prefer this approach:
Competence in self-defense is a result of what we do; not it’s main objective.
No one needs to get hurt.
Compete with yourself, not against others.
Train for living life smarter, not fighting life harder.
We’re currently seeking adult applicants, who appreciate why that matters.
Call (973) 884-2224 or submit an inquiry today. Our Head Instructor will call to assist you..
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Once getting past the many misconceptions about the martial arts, you find its culture and seminal philosophies are not only fascinating, but extraordinarily useful.
Ask about our community outreach lectures, seminars and workshops on a range of topics including:
Practical application of Far Eastern philosophy
Martial arts workshops for instructors
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