Classical Martial Arts of Long Island
For Ages 13 & Up
As part of our comprehensive curriculum, we offer a variety of traditional Japanese martial arts, collectively referred to as "Budo," which include Karate, Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Iaido and Kobudo.
This is a blend of Karate, Jujitsu, Judo, and Aikido. The class focuses on martial approaches from Japan that use punches, kicks, throws, joint locks, and grappling groundwork. Additionally we study Kobudo and Iaido which are the ancient weapon arts of Japan, including the staff, sai, tonfa, kama, jo stick, spear, naginata, and sword.
This is the traditional approach of empty hand fighting that originated in Okinawa. This method focuses on strong blocking, striking, and kicking, with joint locks and takedowns. Our class draws on the Go Shin Do tradition, Tui Te tradition, and the Chang Hon Do traditions. This class is fast paced and dynamic with a high attention to precision and applicability.
This is the traditional approach developed by Jigoro Kano including the self-defense as well as sporting elements included in the Olympics. This class focuses mainly on grappling including throwing and ground fighting for pins and submissions. The class is an intense workout. It also includes some striking and kicking as part of the self-defense aspects of the art.
This is the traditional approach of the Japanese samurai for unarmed combat. This class includes training in the Yoshin Kan tradition, as well as the American Modern Jujitsu system. This class focuses on integrative self defense, including striking, kicking, joint locking, throws, take downs, ground fighting, and weapon disarms. This class is very physical and emphasizes fast effective responses to attacks.
This is the traditional approach developed by Morehei Uyeshiba derived from the battlefield arts of the samurai. This class includes training in the Uyeshiba approach, the Niikura approach, and the Hapdo Goshin approach. This class focuses on defensive skills and joint locking, and throwing. The class is fast paced and dynamic emphasizing flow and continuity of action as a means of defense.
These are traditional weapon arts of Japan. Iaido is the art of the Japanese sword, which historically was one of the most sophisticated blades ever created. Bujitsu is the weapon arts of the samurai including the spear, naginata, bo staff, jo (stick,) and tanto (knife.) Kobudo is the ancient improvised weapons of the farming classes including the staff, tonfa, nunchaku, sai, kama, and kai. The training in these weapons helps balance, flexibility, concentration, and coordination. Additionally, the exact attention to detail in the Japanese weapons trains one to be precise in all aspects of life.
