Okinawan Karate - Isshin Ryu, Goju Ryu, Kempo, and Shorin Ryu. 3 styles of Shorin Ryu: Kobayashi, Seidokan, and Matsumura. Beikoku Ryu Budo/Bugei Renmei is a complete martial arts program you start in one area or focus. Throughout the course of training at Great Neck Martial Arts Center you will have an opportunity to get graded and recieve rank in additional styles of Karate listed above. This is a well rounded quality martial arts program that is based on the training Sensei Ron Smith (Cheif Instructor/Owner) has recieved over his 40 years of martial arts training. This is great opportunity to train with an 8th Degree Black Belt.
Olympic Style Karate - We are a member of the USA National Karate-do Federation that is the National Governing Body for traditional karate-do competition in the United States. We train our students for local, regional, and national karate competetions. This program will teach you or your child the values of becoming a Future Olympic Athlete including Leadership and Sportsmanship just to name a few. We don't require our student to bring home big trophies to be showcased at the school. We teach your child to always try their very best in everything they do and they will begin to see the rewards of having a winning attitude.
Goshin-Jitsu (applied self-defense) - Goshin-Jitsu means "protection of the body techniques." Goshin-Jitsu teaches real life effective self defense. You learn the skills necessary to survive a confrontation (e.g. rape, mugging, a fight, any type of phyical attack). You will begin to learn to understand body dynamics and pressure points that can help you during a habitual act of physical violence. You will learn how to control your fear during the attack to increase your chances of surviving the attack. If you would like a Self Defense program that doesn't teach techniques that won't work than Goshin-Jitsu is just for you.
Suikendo - The Way of the Water Fist is a philosophy developed by Master Tadashi Yamashita of how to approach the martial arts. It is based on the principles of movement rooted in physics and the balancing principles of water and it's life force as it relates to our being. Suikendo transcends individual styles, it serves to incorporate it's principles within any style to assist in that style's growth. Suikendo recognizes that as there is a balance within the universe there must also be balance within the Martial Artist. The training in Suikendo reflects this as a Martial Artist's need to train both physically and spiritually; that his or her training has a correct sense of purpose. We currently train directly with Master Yamashita 2 times per year and can send students to many of his national training seminars. Don't miss your opportunity to train with a Living Okinawan Master. Every two years Master Yamashita takes a group of students to Okinawa with him to train and study for a short trip.
Dai Yoshin Ryu Kobujutsu (ancient weapons) -
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Young Samurai After School Program (5-12 yrs.) - The Young Samurai After School program is designed for kids that would like to train right after they get out of school. Emphasis on encouraging your child to maintain good grades and home conduct is reported to the instructor. The Young Samurai kids learn Life & Charachter Skills while doing their martial arts training. We regularly issue handouts to the Young Samurai Kids to enhance and expand their martial arts training.
Little Ninjas: Martial Arts Prep Class (3-6 yrs.) - The Little Ninjas Program is specifically designed for children 3 to 6 years of age. This program is the equivalent of a martial arts prep course for younger children. The Little Ninjas are not required to memorize Kata or patterns of movement which is often the focus of Traditional Youth Karate Programs. Instead we teach your child the basics of martial arts including learning how to punch and kick while at the same time learning 8 core skills and values to become a Future Black Belt. Many of our Little Ninjas graduates have continued their Karate training and have seen that the Little Ninjas class has helped prepare them for our Traditional Okinawan Karate program. The Little Ninjas program is also great for young kids that would like to try Karate training to see if they really have fun and enjoy it.
Kodo-Jitsu & Submission Grappling Combat Arts - The Kodo-Jitsu Combat Arts Program teaches basic - advanced ground grappling, combat hapkido, combat ju-jitsu/ aiki-jitsu, learn modern and traditional self defense, learn combat technique and strategy, Real life combat scenarios, learn basic survival skills, Learn the legal aspects of Self Defense. This program will make you sweat and is the Ultimate Combat Arts- Street Self Defense Class. Special Guest Instructors to give you a well rounded training experience. There is no other Combat Arts program like this at the North End of the Beach.
Fitness Kickboxing - This program is great for those looking for a Cardio/ Weight Loss program that works. With so many trendy workouts coming out each and every day people are looking to train with someone who will challenge them and motivate them to go to the next level. Miss Clara the instructor is your personal motivator and will take you step by step through each movement set to great local DJs music. There is no time like the Present to Get Fit! Being in shape and doing the Fitness Kickboxing program is great for a lunch break or after work stress busting workout when you are limited on time.
Great Neck Pilates - The Great Neck Pilates program is designed to teach you the basics - advanced stretching exercises named The Pilates Method and developed by Joesph Pilates over 90 years ago. These stretching and movement exercises are uniquely designed to use your own body for total conditioning instead of using machines or equipment that make big and bulky muscles. If you would like a long, lean, coveted look like those of the New York Ballet than Pilates training is just what you need. Many dancers, actors, performers, and sports professionals have been practicing Pilates for years. Get into shape, recover from and injury, increase your flexibility, and learn how to have better posture all in one hot workout.
Stress Reduction & Relaxation - This is one of our newer programs we have to offer at Great Neck Martial Arts Center. If you are looking for a program to reduce stress than this is it. Kum Nye (Koom Nyay) Massage and Movement is a yoga-like exercise program that was designed by Tibetans around the 8th Century. This program will teach you the basic sitting & breathing exercises, self-massage, movement exercises, and stretching exercises. This course is essential for anyone who would like to relieve tension, heighten energy levels, improve concentration, and enhance sensory awareness. This class is great for those who would like to gain greater self-understanding, live more happily, and easefully in an increasingly stressful society.