Welcome to Bob Malvagno's School of Self Defense! Grand Master Malvagno is a professional speaker, consultant, seminar leader, educator and entrepreneur. He reaches audiences regarding stress management, self-esteem building and motivation. He has dedicated his life to the martial arts and the enlightenment of others through his system of self defense.

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".

Kenshinkai is located right in the heart of Manhattan. Although it is a relatively new dojo, having celebrated its fifth year in 2007, it has many dedicated members who are pursuing both their individual and common goals through the practice of Kendo. If you happen to be in New York, the Kenshinkai team would be glad to welcome you to the dojo anytime.

Since 2002, Michael Lee's Martial Arts Center has been providing martial arts instruction in the Jacksonville, FL area. Michael Lee's Martial Arts Center's programs are designed to enhance physical, mental and social growth. It is well known that the martial arts instills discipline, self confidence, respect and responsibility in students.

A family owned and operated Martial Arts School that was founded in 1996 based on Traditional Family Values and committed to developing and teaching children and adults in the arts of Sansei (3rd Generation) Goju-Ryu Karate, which was founded by Hanshi Manny Saavedra in the United States in 1980.

Personal Best One on One was founded September 19, 1998 on the Premise of providing the highest quality training in a supportive atmosphere with the best equipment.
Why as a client should you have to fight general members to get to the equipment you paid for? Never a wait here. Over the last 11 years the have been at least a dozen equipment upgrades before finally settling with 30 pieces of Medx the (Rolls Royce of the fitness and Medical community), Hammer Strength (used by every professional and college sports program) and several pieces of Re-engineered Classic Nautilus. Of course we also have dumbbells and benches.

Providing Karate based Martial Arts and fitness programs since 1988. The Budokai has influenced and enriched the lives of thousand of members throughout the years. Programs focused on but are not limited to respect, honor, perseverance, self discipline and self control.

"Our school teaches a hybrid curriculum utilizing aspects of many systems to provide our students with the both an interesting and effective system. The bulk of our instruction Kids Classesis Jujitsu, a system that is well rounded and provides very effective techniques to protect yourself.
Regardless of your size or strength you can protect yourself and others with confidence and ease. Many other arts are then blended in based upon their various strengths. For example, Tae Kwon Do is known for its excellent kicking skills and is used as the basis for our kicks."

Shidogakuin is a Kendo organization that includes many affiliated dojos along the east coast, including: New York City, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Its members include a number of accomplished practitioners in both kendo and iaido.
Shidogakuin welcomes both novices and experienced students. The dojo believes in emphasizing the fundamentals that will enable practitioners to continuously develop their skills and hone their spirit for a lifetime of rewarding practice. Shidogakuin has classes specifically geared toward beginners to ease them into advanced practice. Come visit and develop yourself and your skills through the art of Kendo.

First Coast Tae Kwon Do is dedicated to Black Belt Excellence!

Hamilton Martial Arts invites you to tour their website and to become acquainted with what the school has to offer. You are also encouraged to visit their facility in Hamilton Square, NJ, and observe or participate in a wide variety of programs and classes. Hamilton Martial Arts teaches adult and children’s classes and specializes in many different training styles in our 3000 square-foot, fully equipped facility.

Welcome to American Samurai Ju Jitsu Center, where Shihan Joseph DellaPace Ju-Jitsu & his staff teach Karate, Aikido, Judo, Grappling Kick Boxing, Self-Defense, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Stick & Knife Fighting, Body Toning & Weight loss and Child Safety & Activity Classes.

The World Martial Arts Center in New York City - Union Square and Brooklyn. We specialize in kickboxing, modern self defense, korean karate, Mixed Martial Arts (mma), and martial arts for children.

Hudson Valley Jiu-Jitsu offers classes 7 days a week in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts - train with the only MMA champions in the Hudson Valley!

Today, Master Delgado’s students are known for their agility, power, and fearless tactics when they compete at in-house and outside tournaments. At Delgado Karate Sports we are not just an ordinary martial arts school, we’re a karate school with attitude- Winning attitude! Our focus is to make a legitimate winner out of everyone whether at the dojo, school, work, or in the community.

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.

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.

Capoeira Angola, an ancient martial art of African origin, is one of the many cultural weapons used to break the chains of enslavement in Brazil. Played close to the ground, Capoeira Angola combines fluid, dance-like movements with kicks, head butts, tripping sweeps and the appearance of playfulness or vulnerability. Music is played on traditional instruments to accompany the players, to teach the rhythmic heart of the art, and also to mask its power. In the eyes of the enslavers it appeared to be a joking and playful acrobatic dance, but eventually its power was realized and Capoeira was outlawed. Death was the penalty paid by those caught playing Capoeira during the slavery era. For almost 400 years Capoeira Angola was taught and practiced in secret, and only in the 1930's did this African martial art become legal to teach and practice.

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.

System of martial arts and self-defense proven time and time again. Instructors, professional fighters with many years of training, have utilized Freestyle Fighting Academy techniques in the cage and in the ring - at the national and international level.

"At Tiger Schulmann’s MMA, our youth programs are designed to instill confidence and aid children in developing to their fullest potential. We seek to help build a solid foundation in life for as many children as possible, by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind and body through martial arts instruction. This wellbeing will instill in them the self-confidence, focus and determination necessary to become strong and successful in every aspect of life. "

The Martial Way Self-Defense Center, with locations in Colchester, Milton, and Saint Albans, has been teaching martial arts in the Vermont area since 1988. There are many programs for several styles of martial arts at martial way for students of all ages to find interest in.

Providing quality martial arts instruction to each and every student. Gotham Taekwon-Do places a strong emphasis on improving mind and body. Learning and self-discipline are very important. Anyone who has the desire to become a good martial artist and a better individual is welcome.

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.

Thump Fight Gym, formerly known as Thump Boxing gym, was born out of passion. Boxing has been part of the lifeblood of American culture for over a hundred years, and has recently become increasingly popular with Hollywood movies and reality shows portraying the toughness and the passion that is synonymous with boxing, and more recently Mixed Martial Arts as well with the growing popularity of Ultimate Fighting Championships. As America and the rest of the world gather around to watch individuals in the ring pour out heart and sweat for their dreams, you realize that your own dreams of losing weight and accomplishing undeniable better health are also being shown.

Your assurance of Quality in Martial Arts, Karate, Kickboxing, Ju-Jutsu and Escrima. Offering all levels of Programs, Beginner Fitness To Advanced Athletes Both Amateur and Professional. Classes For all Levels from Beginner Self Defense to Professional Martial Arts Competition.

Regulation Size Ring, professional trainers & coaches, heavy-bags, speed-bags, bikes, treadmills, elipticals, free-weights, lockers, showers.
Masters Program - Training for Golden Gloves, Metro Games, Ringside, Professional, Management and Promotion.

For real results Normandy Gym offers expert one-on-one personal training that will help you achieve your goals as quickly as possible. Normandy's trainers have a wide range of experience with all ages including men, women, children, and seniors, using a wide variety of the latest exercise techniques to specifically target your problem areas. Normandy Gym can help you reduce weight; tone and strengthen muscle; improve nutrition and health; reduce stress; and ENJOY your exercise routine!

Sucgang Karate envisions well-enhanced communities by helping people get in shape, be safe and at the same time instill the life skills and character of a true martial artist. Upholding important values like courtesy, patience, respect, self-control and integrity. We will also help our students to achieve self-discipline, high self-esteem, a positive outlook, a spirit of constant improvement, and an attitude that refuses to give up. These values and life skills will lead to remarkable improvements in academics, careers, and relationships, literally making a better community one black belt at a time. The use of force is condoned only in self-defense or in the defense of those who are defenseless. http://sucgangkarate.org