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For centuries millions of people have benefited from the teachings of the martial arts — techniques of self-defense created in the Orient. The martial arts do not advocate the use of weapons. Instead, they strengthen the mind and body through self-discipline, fitness and awareness. The Mormando Martial Arts System teaches the fundamentals of the martial arts by combining the time-tested Eastern philosophy with the modern approach of Western teaching methods.

Vladimir Borodin was born in Russia city of Odessa. He started his martial arts carrier at age 7, at age 15 became Junior National Champion in boxing. At age 18 became Soviet Army Champion in karate. In 1980 became 11th USSR National Champion in karate. From 1984 to 1991 trained in kickboxing and Muaythai. Vladimir Borodin trained in Amsterdam, Netherlands, London, England and Bangkok, Changmai, Uttradit, Thailand under supervision of Great Muaythai Masters like Master Pimu, Tom Harinck, Tony Moore. Vladimir is one of the New York's latest instructors for Muaythai fighters. After opening his Gym in Brooklyn, New York he raised many National, International and World Champions in kickboxing and Muaythai divisions.

For three decades, Sheldon Elliott Ruskin has been passing down the discipline of traditional Shotokan karate to students of all levels. His credentials run deep—holding certifications through both the Japan Karate Association in Tokyo and the International Shotokan Karate Federation, with six years of direct training experience in Japan itself. As a former US National Karate Champion, he's guided countless young athletes toward their own competitive victories at regional and national tournaments. Winter evenings bring a particular focus to the dojo, where the quiet intensity of training contrasts with the stillness outside, making it an ideal season to commit to building a solid foundation in the fundamentals.

Isshin-ryu Karate for self-defense, fitness, health, well-being, and sport. Beginners and students with prior experience in the martial arts are welcome.

The Society for Martial Arts Instruction is a non-profit organization located at 4 West 18th Street, NYC, NY 10011. Shihan Alfred trained for years with many of the World Kanreikai karate instructors and students and has maintained a warm and mutually respectful relationship with them. We have been invited to their in-house tournament which features small divisions, reasonable registration fees and many awards for the junior participants. Adults will be welcome this year to do kata and fight semi-knockdown.

Tessa Gordon,Chief Instructor Originally from Toronto, Canada, Tessa Gordon holds a 5th degree black belt in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. Gordon was a member of the 1988 Canadian Olympic Team, nine-time Canadian National Champion, World Championship Medalist and Pan American Champion. Today, Gordon has been practicing Tae Kwon Do for over 35 years. As a young child, Gordon began training in basic kicking and punching techniques at home. As her progress and enjoyment of the art became evident, her parents enrolled her in the Jong Park Institute of Tae Kwon Do. She found the discipline required for traditional training incredibly demanding both emotionally and physically. Yet with the encouragement of her parents, she continued to train.

The Renzo Gracie Fight Academy of Brooklyn has a simple mission: To offer every member bigger training opportunities. Better workout routines. And bolder options for future growth to improve body, strength and confidence, in a lovely, family and friendly environment with any of the well known disciplines such as MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, etc. If you ever wanted to experience the enjoyment of training like a pro with the best, to actually get in the ring, build your self esteem or to stay in shape, RGFA’s state of the art facility, with all its equipment, is the right place and the best choice for all levels & ages. RGFA has some great programs for women - in addition to all MMA training, which is very important to women too - such as Traditional Strength & Conditioning, and classes for some other enjoyable styles to enhance the training experience. There are special Kids programs too, which will positively help your child succeed in both learning and life. You are very welcome to come in and take the Free Trial Class and start to ENJOY! <br> The Renzo Gracie Fight Academy of Brooklyn has personalized training programs to accommodate the needs of every single member.

Specializing on teaching teens and adults. Offering the following classes: Russian Sambo, Military Training/ Take Down Techniques Hand to Hand Combat and Disarming Weapon Training. These skills include different aspects of Punching, Kicking, Throwing, Joint Locking, Ground Grappling and Pressure Point Techniques. <br> Karate Brooklyn classes are structured based on students age and experience. Separate beginner, intermediate and advance classes.

Louis Neglia Martial Arts Academy, teaching the finest in Karate. Kickboxing and Ju Jitsu in the same location for over 25 years. <br> There is over 4000 square feet and three floors of space with all the equipment you will ever need in order to meet your goal of becoming the best that you can be. Facilities include five hanging heavybags, without which you can't perfect your punches and kicks. The bags also build and tone muscles as well as condition your heart and lungs-a must for any serious martial artist. Wight training, a boxing ring, mats for Jiu Jitsu train-ing, gloves, headgear, and all safety equipment necessary to develop the important three ranges of distance fighting (hand range, kicking range, and self-defense grappling range) which is essential to develop one's complete martial arts skills.

Locally owned and operated. The owner and his family live in Brooklyn Heights. The owner is a practicing martial artist and a teacher at Brooklyn Dojo, not just a businessperson or an entrepreneur. All Brooklyn Dojo programs or instructors are based in Brooklyn with a majority in the greater Brooklyn Heights vicinity.

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.

The World Martial Arts Center in New York City - Union Square and Brooklyn. We specialize in kickboxing, modern self defense, korean karate, Mixed Martial Arts (mma), and martial arts for children.

A partnership between the client and the trainer, based on trust and mutual interests.

In 1963 Professor Bill Mcloud's martial arts training started when he began boxing at the "Police Athletic League" (PAL). He boxed in various PAL's learning the fundamentals of the art of boxing, but one of the places he enjoyed going to box was at St. John's recreation center in Brooklyn.

"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."

Sifu Henry Moy has dedicated over 50 years to mastering and teaching various styles of Chinese Kung Fu, including Ving Tsun (commonly referred to as "Wing Chun"), Tai Chi, Shaolin Fist and others.