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Teaching the Way
Sensei Maynard Miner, 7th Dan and Chief Instructor of the All New York Karate Association and has been teaching Shotokan Karate for more than 40 years. He is among the first to teach this traditional Japanese Martial Art in the United States. Our organization is International and is sanctioned by the Japanese Ministry of Education teaching traditional Shotokan Karate as directed by the Founder Gichin Funakoshi. We have also posted our picture gallery to help you learn more about our Dojo.
What is Shotokan Karate and what's known about its founder?
"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice."
"Gichin Funakoshi" (see picture by clicking on his name)
Karate can also be described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety of techniques, including blocks, strikes, evasions, throws, and joint manipulations. Karate practice is divided into three aspects: kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). The word karate is a combination of two Japanese characters: kara, meaning empty, and te, meaning hand; thus, karate means "empty hand." Adding the suffix "-do" (pronounced "doe"), meaning "way," i.e., karate-d, implies karate as a total way of life that goes well beyond the self-defense applications. In traditional karate-do, we always keep in mind that the true opponent is oneself.
How can Shotokan Karate help me?
In our world today it is not enough to know where to go and get help, it is a duty to oneself to look for the best and faster way to get out of a tough situation. Endangering your life is not a choice therefore, learning a Martial Art, Shotokan Karate in synthesis may help you learn a set of techniques of Self-Defense. It may also help you feel better yourself by raising your self-esteem, lowering your cholesterol, keeping you cardio-rate to a optimum condition and tone your muscles.
I am interested, how do I join?
To join our Dojo is very simple you may choose to pay for an Annual, Semi-annually or Quarterly basis schedule. Anyone can join, adults and children as our programs are made for everyone to learn and become part of our teachings. To join access our registration form.
My family or friends want to join as well, is this possible?
Indeed, as matter of fact you obtain a 10% discount by joining with a family member. We encourage you to do so.
I don't have a Uniform, Can I purchase one from the Dojo?
Yes. We have uniforms of all sizes and you may also purchase other items.
My schedule is very duable. What's your schedule like?
Please visit our Schedule / Hours page to learn more about this feature.
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