We offer an explanation of the following types of martial arts:
• Kobudo Ancient Okinawan Weapons, meaning "the old way of learning the warrior spirit" is a general term used to describe Japanese Samurai concepts. We train in traditional weapons forms. We supplement these skills with practice with control, safety, and develop practical application in today's world with responsibilty and honor.
• Karate Juniors Black Belt training takes place in a formal atmosphere with an emphasis on etiquette and self-control as well as physical ability. Disciple, Respect for Law and Order and Personal Achievement are common goals in the class structure.
It may take a youth Four years to achieve their Black belt level but often they will continue until finishing High School, an excellent preparation for College.
• Karate Adult is a Okinawan martial art involving a wide range of skill that include escapes from confrontation with grappling, joint locks, and takedowns. Okinawan Karate does not only focus on punches and kicks, but rather on how to deflect the impact of punches and kicks through application of non-violent means..especially awareness, voice confidence, authority, and calmness in chaos. We develop idominable spirit in our students to overcome obstacle and achieve success.
About Our Instructor:
Master instructors certified by Kancho Terry Maccarrone teach all classes. Kancho started his martial arts training in 1964 under Sensei Joe Johnson and later Master Ansei Ueshiro becoming a school owner in 1966 and instructor in 1969.
His accomplishments include:
• 6th Dan Okinawa Nagamine Association
• 7th Dan Kyoshi Shorinryu Karate USA Ueshiro-Ha
• 8th Dan Kyoshi US Shorinryu Association Hanshi Ferrara
8th Dan New York State Director United States Karate-Do Kai Master Koeppel
Karate USA opened their studio in 1976 when Sensei left engineering to lead martial art classes full time. They have been at the 30-C Grove Ave Location
since 1992.
