"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."

Karate, the weaponless techniques of fighting and self-defense had its early beginnings in Okinawa. Okinawa being the main land of the Ryuku Islands chain, stretching from Japan to Taiwan, (about 300 miles from mainland Japan). There is evidence of Karate recorded in Okinawan history dating back more than 1000 years. However, the ancient history of Karate in different locations such as Naha, Tomari and Shuri later led to the different styles. Our style of Karate, Shima Ha Shorin Ryu, was developed from the ancient Tomari-Te and Shuri-Te. Goju-Ryu evolved from what was known as Naha-Te, the founder being Chojin Miyagi.

"A special place dedicated to fitness, family and education. The emphasis of our training is based on setting and attaining goals, and reaching your maximum potential. Grandmaster Kim emphasizes the importance of internal change as well as external changes to the body from physical training.
Thinking positively, avoiding negative thinking and speech, doing good deeds everyday, drinking green tea, beginning each day with meditation. By practicing these things daily, we can keep our bodies, minds and spirits in good health and harmony."

Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai is an organization dedicated to traditional training in Okinawan kenpo karate and kobudo based in Long Island, New York. The chief instructor is Sensei Serge Clark.

"A special place dedicated to fitness, family and education. The emphasis of our training is based on setting and attaining goals, and reaching your maximum potential. Grandmaster Kim emphasizes the importance of internal change as well as external changes to the body from physical training.
Thinking positively, avoiding negative thinking and speech, doing good deeds everyday, drinking green tea, beginning each day with meditation. By practicing these things daily, we can keep our bodies, minds and spirits in good health and harmony."

Harlem Tae Kwon Do, located on 116th Street in Central Harlem, began as a far away dream for Master Malick Coulibaly dit Fall. With funding from friends and the BRISC, and a lot of hard work, the dream became a reality. The result: a new, modern training facility on 125th Street. However, after 2 years of dedication to teaching children and adults of all ages the value of discipline, respect, concentration, self confidence, strength training, coordination and self defense, Harlem Tae Kwon Do had to close it's doors.

The Japan Karate Association of Brooklyn, founded in 1972, offers training in traditional Shotokan Karate-Do. The school is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association (JKA), a world-wide organization dedicated to encourage and assist students in their growth and understanding of Shotokan, and to promote the development of the art generally. It is also a member of Shotokan Karate-do International (SKDI). SKDI operates out of New York City and serves as the headquarters for many JKA clubs worldwide. Classes are taught by Sensei Shu Takahashi, 7th dan. Sensei Takahashi is a JKA-licensed tournament judge, examiner and instructor. Additionally, he currently teaches karate at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, and has taught at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) from 1983 to 1997. Sensei Takahashi has studied under Sensei Mori, 8th dan, since 1963.

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.

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.

Kioto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is owned & operated by Grand Master Francisco Mansor, who has dedicated 46 years of his life to the practice, study and teaching of Jiu-Jitsu. He is the founder and owner of "Academia Kioto de Jiu-Jitsu," one ofadmin the most traditional and successful Jiu-Jitsu schools in Rio de Janeiro, "Brasil." He is very proud to be one of the six men outside of the Gracie family to be granted a professor's diploma by Grand Master Helio Gracie.

"If you're looking for exceptional martial arts training in traditional Shotokan Karate, contact us today at Flatbush Shotokan Karate Dojo. For more than 44 years, we've practiced our discipline and offered its gifts to students of all ages. Acquire poise, strength, discipline, and focus through the practice of this ancient and honorable art form."

Hudson Valley Karate's goal is to help you get to know the school and the art of Karate, and to make your experience in martial arts an enjoyable one.

"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."

Since 1989, East Coast Black Belt Academy/Long Island Budokai has been providing instruction in Karate and the martial arts in the Middle Island, NY area.

"With our move to Patchogue, NY, we have decided to return to our roots. In the coming months we will be shifting to a not for profit model. We will begin to slowly add services and classes until we can function as did the famous schools of old: Shaolin Temple, Po Chi Lam, and so many others, all centers of martial arts, philosophy, healing, and safety. We will truly live up to our mission to promote Chinese kung fu, help all those in need, provide whlistic health care, and foster a community environment of not only tolerance, but acceptance."

"A special place dedicated to fitness, family and education. The emphasis of our training is based on setting and attaining goals, and reaching your maximum potential. Grandmaster Kim emphasizes the importance of internal change as well as external changes to the body from physical training.
Thinking positively, avoiding negative thinking and speech, doing good deeds everyday, drinking green tea, beginning each day with meditation. By practicing these things daily, we can keep our bodies, minds and spirits in good health and harmony."

United Martial Arts Centers offers a variety of programs that will fit your family needs. Our Moms and Dads are getting in the best shape of their lives while having a great time learning valuable and practical Self-Defense. Kids ages 4 years & older are taught life skills that will give them a great start in life.
For over 20 years, we have been building and developing Black Belt Champions, strengthening the Mind, Body and Spirit of each individual. Ultimately we're building greater unity in families, workplaces and in the communities we serve. Vital benefits in today's society!

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.

D-Dojo is an officially recognized branch of Shotokan Karate-do International Federation, the most reputable and recognized karate organization in the world, which allows members to get internationally certified and to be recognized by thousands of dojos throughout the entire globe. D-Dojo has been established by the former World and National Karate Champion Igor Dyachenko 4th Dan.

Bob Klein began studying healing, meditation, Tai-chi and Kung-fu since the 1960’s.
He received his Tai-chi-Chuan teaching certificate from Grandmaster William C. C. Chen in 1975. He also studied with healers from several nature-oriented cultures.

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!

O Instituto Niten iniciou os treinos no Rio de Janeiro em 2000 com treinos aos sábados. Hoje no Rio treinamos em diversos dias da semana e locais, crianças e adultos de todas as idades, homens e mulheres. Nos treinamentos transmitimos as tradições guerreiras da espada samurai, o KENJUTSU, JOJUTSU e IAIJUTSU e a CULTURA e FILOSOFIA do BUSHIDO a partir dos ensinamentos de nosso Sensei Jorge Kishikawa, passados pelo Senpai Wenzel Bohm e o Método KIR.

Como o Judo, o Karate também chegou ao Brasil com os imigrantes japoneses no ano de 1908 e instalou-se primeiro em São Paulo, principalmente nas cidades do interior. Criado por nativos e monges da antigüidade instintivamente e desenvolvido por samurais, o Karatê é uma arte marcial oficial folclórica ritualista tradicional da Ilha de Okinawa (Japão), linha zen, inspirada pelos fenômenos da natureza e observações dos animais, com finalidades educacionais, terapêuticas, defesa pessoal, ética, estética e uma proposta estilística de vida.
Muito apreciado em todas as camadas sociais é hoje esporte olímpico praticado em mais de 150 países.
Seus preceitos incluem respeito, cortesia, paz, fraternidade, dedicação, harmonia, justiça, união, humildade, paciência, otimismo, bom-senso, prudência, controle da violência e disciplina.
Efeitos imediatos são elasticidade, reflexo,auto-confiança, controle do stress, bem-estar, sensibilidade, percepção, intuição, criatividade e segurança pessoal.

A Champions Factory é liderada pelo Mestre Artur Mariano, invicto no Muay-Thai desde 1985. Hoje é representada por campeões em todo o mundo. A Champions Factory tem a metodologia de ensino, totalmente diferenciada dos padrões existentes. A programação de treinamento é toda baseada em técnicas holandesas, tailandesas e cubanas. Dentro desse contexto, tecnicamente, a Champions Factory está entre as melhores do mundo.
Mestre Artur Mariano é formado como Mestre de Muay Thai, Professor de Boxe, Professor de Jiu Jitsu e Professor de MMA.
Filiais RJ: Itanhangá Center - Barra da Tijuca Clube Six Gym - Tijuca

A Associação Daruma Taishi foi criada em 1984 pelo mestre Renan Tobias e sempre teve por finalidade difundir os conhecimentos adquiridos pelo mestre para o maior número de atletas possível, sempre mantendo o bom nível, o respeito, a disciplina, o caráter e a honra dos grandes lutadores de artes marciais.
Com a criação da associação o Mestre Renan vem tentando desenvolver um método que assegure aos seus atletas o maior fortalecimento possível, tanto físico quanto psicológico para que possam seguir a sua vida com maior integridade.
Mestre Renan Tobias nascido em 1962 aos 12 anos começou a prática do Kung-Fu passando pelos estilos Shaolin, Hungar, Viet Vo Dao, dentre outros, já tendo passado pela capoeira. Formou-se em Karate Shorin Riu sem nunca ter parado seus treinos de Viet Vo Dao. Aos 18 anos serviu ao exercito na Brigada Paraquedista onde ministrou aulas para seus colegas. Após servir na Brigada de Paraquedista, onde ministrou aulas para os colegas, iniciou viagens e treinamentos pela América do Sul e Central onde teve acesso a outros estilos como Kook Sool Wam, Lung Shi Do e Ket Sugo. Continuou seus treinamentos de Viet Vo Dao na Asociacion Argentina de Luchas Orientales sob a supervisão do Mestre Carlos Eduardo Pantaleno (8º grau) e o Grão Mestre Cesar Negri (10º grau), duas das maiores autoridades Argentinas e Mundiais em artes marciais. Adquiriu, em novembro de 2004, o 5º grau, o que o eleva a condição de Mestre.

Academia tradicional do Rio de Janeiro, a Sabbatini Judô, focou sua atuação nos aspectos filosóficos e educacionais da arte marcial, formando lutadores e pessoas com a devida compreensão da honrosa oportunidade de praticar judô com sabedoria e profundo respeito.

O Instituto Cultura Brasil Japão de Aikijutsu ButokukaI,foi fundado em 04 de dezembro de 1999, no bairro de Santa Cruz no Rio de Janeiro , pelo sensei Nilson José Bispo de Souza e Dr. Carlos Antonio Fernandes do Couto, advogado especialista em desporto, endossado pela sua real alteza Higashi Fujimi Jiai sendo Adashi do Daí Nippon Butokukai , em Kyoto no Japão e o presidente internacional Hiroyuki Tensshin Hamada 9 º Dan. Foi a primeira instituição desta modalidade no Brasil com o sério propósito de divulgar o Aikijujutsu e suas escolas e confraternizar com outras organizações.

O Instituto Maruyama tem por objetivo a divulgação do Aikido de acordo com técnicas e orientações da Fundação Aikikai do Japão (Hombu Dojo) liderada pelo atual Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba, para a melhoria da saúde, recursos para preservação da integridade individual e melhoria da qualidade de vida.
No Brasil o Instituto faz parte da Confederação Brasileira de Aikido, Brazil Aikikai, fortalecendo o seu propósito em se comprometer a manter um padrão de nível internacional em suas Unidades, bem como propiciar a seus alunos a participação ativa nos Seminário promovidos no território nacional.
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Brazilian Top Team foi criada em abril de 2000 por Murilo Bustamante, Ricardo Libório, Zé Mário Sperry e Luis Roberto Duarte, ex-membros da Academia Carlson Gracie, no sentido de desenvolver e criar novas técnicas em jiu-jitsu, submission wrestling e técnicas de mixed martial arts - MMA. Através de um rigoroso trabalho profissional e aprofundados estudos sobre artes marciais, o Brazilian Top Team, vêm-se firmado-se como uma das melhores academia em MMA no mundo. Brazilian Top Team inaugurou em abril de 2002 o seu Centro de Treinamento para profissionais lutadores na AABB, Lagoa - RJ No novo Centro, os atletas são capazes de contar com professores de muai thai, boxe, wrestling e as já reconhecidas competências dos seus professores de mixed martial arts - MMA e jiu-jitsu. Compõem o highlights team: Ricardo Arona, Murilo Bustamante, Luis Firmino – Buscapé, Fabiano Capoani, Milton Vieira e Rousimar Palhares – Toquinho.