Young Dragons (Ages 4-8)/Kyokushin kids (Ages 8-15)
This program is designed to introduce children to an environment of learning away from school and home. This program primarily focuses on the development of motor skills, flexibility, coordination and most importantly the ability to concentrate and take instruction. The class structure and program includes the syllabus of Kyokushin Karate and students are awarded rank upon mastery of the syllabus. This system allows children to understand that nothing is to be expected and that if something is received it is based on merit.
South Ozone Park, Queens is a hardworking middle-class neighborhood, with no community center and very little after-school and weekend activities, it is very easy for children to stray. We pride ourselves on being a positive influence for this neighborhood, our students are outstanding karate-ka, exceptional students of the classroom and well behaved at home.
South Ozone Park, Queens is a hardworking middle-class neighborhood, with no community center and very little after-school and weekend activities, it is very easy for children to stray. We pride ourselves on being a positive influence for this neighborhood, our students are outstanding karate-ka, exceptional students of the classroom and well behaved at home.
Kyokushin Adults (Ages 15+)
The adult program offers the experience one would find at any traditional Japanese dojo. With strong emphasis on dojo etiquitte and the kyokushin syllabus, students will progress physically, mentally and develop a strong and respectful character. The ideal Kyokushin student follows the principle, "Keep your head low (modesty), eyes high (ambition), mouth shut (serenity), base yourself on filial piety and benefit others."
The training in Kyokushin includes:
- Kihon (Basics)
- Ido Geiko (Moving Basics)
- Goshinjitsu (Self Defense)
- Kata (Prearranged Forms)
- Sanbon/Ippon Kumite (Three/One Step Sparring)
- Jissen Kumite (Freestyle Sparring)
- Tameshiwari (Breaking)
As the syllabus is taught, students are eligible for shinsa, or testing. Based on the mastery of the syllabus, students can earn rank in Kyokushin Karate.
Because of the evolution of martial arts today, we place heavy emphasis on all elements of training. Kyokushin karate is budo karate, it is a way of life and we prepare of students to embrace this culture of thinking, rather than looking at kyokushin as a sport. Putting faith and conviction in your technique and training will avoid the questions about style match ups and such. Through this teaching method, kyokushin karate-ka personify the way of the warrior, which was so much a part of the culture of Feudal Japan.
The training in Kyokushin includes:
- Kihon (Basics)
- Ido Geiko (Moving Basics)
- Goshinjitsu (Self Defense)
- Kata (Prearranged Forms)
- Sanbon/Ippon Kumite (Three/One Step Sparring)
- Jissen Kumite (Freestyle Sparring)
- Tameshiwari (Breaking)
As the syllabus is taught, students are eligible for shinsa, or testing. Based on the mastery of the syllabus, students can earn rank in Kyokushin Karate.
Because of the evolution of martial arts today, we place heavy emphasis on all elements of training. Kyokushin karate is budo karate, it is a way of life and we prepare of students to embrace this culture of thinking, rather than looking at kyokushin as a sport. Putting faith and conviction in your technique and training will avoid the questions about style match ups and such. Through this teaching method, kyokushin karate-ka personify the way of the warrior, which was so much a part of the culture of Feudal Japan.
Kickboxing, Self Defense & Bootcamp (Adults)
I know that most of you all may not be interested in the martial arts/karate aspect of things, so after numerous requests and careful planning, I have developed a program alongside my trainer partner, Samuel Santiago, for you all.
This program will consist of basic stretching, high intensity cardio training with gloves and pads, high intensity interval circuit aerobics and most importantly self defense for the street.
Please refer to the picture for pricing.
Whether you are looking to shave off a few pounds, look good and feel good physically, being confident walking on the streets, building relationships and develop a camaraderie with others or just having some fun with training ... this class is for you!
I have tried to keep the prices reasonable and fair. I accept cash and debit/credit.
Sam and I have extensive backgrounds in the martial arts which include Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing), Combat Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and of course Full Contact Karate.
We have both competed internationally, in September Sam earned 3rd place in the World when he fought in Japan. Since my incident, I have coached the US Fighting team for Japan and my Dojo fighting team, as well as instructed day to day classes.
Further more our school is registered with the World Kickboxing Association.
History of Japanese Kickboxing and Kyokushin Karate
Japanese Kickboxing developed from a synthesis of Muay Thai and various karate styles (especially Kyokushin). Kyokushin karateka such as Terutomo Yamazaki, Akio Fujihira (under the ring name Noboru Osawa), and Hatsuo Royama fought as Japanese-style kickboxers for a while. Kenji Kurosaki, who was influential in the development and influence of popularity of Kyokushin with Sosai Mas Oyama, he was especially one of the leading figures in Japanese Kickboxing.
"Karate vs. Muay Thai fights" - February 12, 1963
The three karate fighters from Oyama dojo (kyokushin later) went to the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Thailand, and fought against three Muay Thai fighters. The three kyokushin karate fighters' names are Tadashi Nakamura, Kenji Kurosaki and Akio Fujihira (as known as Noboru Osawa). Japan won by 2–1: Tadashi Nakamura and Akio Fujihira both KOed opponents by punch while Kenji Kurosaki was KO’d by elbow.
This should be noted that the only Japanese loser Kenji Kurosaki was then a kyokushin instructor rather than a contender and temporarily designated as a substitute for the absent chosen fighter. Noguchi studied Muay thai and developed a combined martial art which Noguchi named kick boxing, which absorbed and adopted more rules than techniques from Muay Thai. The main techniques of kickboxing derived from Japanese full contact karate (kyokushinkai). However, throwing and butting were allowed in the beginning to distinguish it from Muay Thai style. This was later repealed. The Kickboxing Association, the first kickboxing sanctioning body, was founded by Osamu Noguchi in 1966 soon after that. Then the first kickboxing event was held in Osaka on April 11, 1966.
After losing in Thailand, Kurosaki decided to learn Muay Thai and later founded Mejiro Gym. Mejiro Gym trained some of the best fighters in the 1960's and 1970's especially the legendary Toshio Fujiwara and the indomitable Mitsuo Shima (my favorite old-school Japanese kickboxer). Another result of Kurosaki's influence was his acceptance of several foreign students. One of them a karateka named Jan Plas was so impressed with the conditions and discipline of Mejiro Gym that he received Kurosaki's blessing in opening up the Netherlands branch of Mejiro Gym. There, Plas would train pioneers in Dutch Kickboxing/Muay Thai like Rob Kaman, Andre Brilleman, Tommy van de Berg, Leo de Snoo, Fred Royers (an announcer for Eurosport now), and many other leading fighters in the history of Dutch Kickboxing/Muay Thai.
Japanese Kickboxing developed from a synthesis of Muay Thai and various karate styles (especially Kyokushin). Kyokushin karateka such as Terutomo Yamazaki, Akio Fujihira (under the ring name Noboru Osawa), and Hatsuo Royama fought as Japanese-style kickboxers for a while. Kenji Kurosaki, who was influential in the development and influence of popularity of Kyokushin with Sosai Mas Oyama, he was especially one of the leading figures in Japanese Kickboxing.
"Karate vs. Muay Thai fights" - February 12, 1963
The three karate fighters from Oyama dojo (kyokushin later) went to the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Thailand, and fought against three Muay Thai fighters. The three kyokushin karate fighters' names are Tadashi Nakamura, Kenji Kurosaki and Akio Fujihira (as known as Noboru Osawa). Japan won by 2–1: Tadashi Nakamura and Akio Fujihira both KOed opponents by punch while Kenji Kurosaki was KO’d by elbow.
This should be noted that the only Japanese loser Kenji Kurosaki was then a kyokushin instructor rather than a contender and temporarily designated as a substitute for the absent chosen fighter. Noguchi studied Muay thai and developed a combined martial art which Noguchi named kick boxing, which absorbed and adopted more rules than techniques from Muay Thai. The main techniques of kickboxing derived from Japanese full contact karate (kyokushinkai). However, throwing and butting were allowed in the beginning to distinguish it from Muay Thai style. This was later repealed. The Kickboxing Association, the first kickboxing sanctioning body, was founded by Osamu Noguchi in 1966 soon after that. Then the first kickboxing event was held in Osaka on April 11, 1966.
After losing in Thailand, Kurosaki decided to learn Muay Thai and later founded Mejiro Gym. Mejiro Gym trained some of the best fighters in the 1960's and 1970's especially the legendary Toshio Fujiwara and the indomitable Mitsuo Shima (my favorite old-school Japanese kickboxer). Another result of Kurosaki's influence was his acceptance of several foreign students. One of them a karateka named Jan Plas was so impressed with the conditions and discipline of Mejiro Gym that he received Kurosaki's blessing in opening up the Netherlands branch of Mejiro Gym. There, Plas would train pioneers in Dutch Kickboxing/Muay Thai like Rob Kaman, Andre Brilleman, Tommy van de Berg, Leo de Snoo, Fred Royers (an announcer for Eurosport now), and many other leading fighters in the history of Dutch Kickboxing/Muay Thai.
