Costanzo's Martial Arts

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.

Kyoshi Paul Sookdar, a Fifth-Degree Black Belt and co-founder of the Kenshikai Karate Association, has been studying martial arts for over thirty years and teaching for over twenty. He began training at the age of six at Jerome Mackie’s school in New York City, and after two years moved to the Kyokushin school of Kaicho (Grandmaster) Tadashi Nakamura at 14th Street in Manhattan. Here, he first found his love of traditional Japanese style karate based upon the principles of discipline, self-respect, and courtesy.

Zaragoza Boxing is a place where everybody takes their job seriously mainly amateurs and professionals that compete in tournaments as a golden glove and prize fights. This is a classic gym where everybody feels comfortable. We have a big ring, heavybags, speedbags, no machines. We offer a full service of sport massages.

The Only Professional Hapkido, Chun Kuhn DoTM & Miyama Ryu Ju JutsuTM School in Queens!

"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."

Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health Center offers the ultimate in martial arts and fitness training. Whether your choice is the traditional martial art of Tae Kwon Do designed to enhance your physical, spiritual, and emotional strength and health or the exciting and motivating high energy workout of Kardio Kickboxing, Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do has a program designed for you. Here you can learn the art of self defense, improve your fitness, and increase your confidence and well being in a positive, respectful, safe and fun environment. <br> Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health Center holds the distinction of being recognized as one of the top ten martial arts schools in America by Black Belt Schools International and United Professionals and has been honored with the prestigious Emerald Award and Gold Club Award.

Japanese Karate JuJitsu Systems has been offering instruction and training in Ju-Jitsu since 1980. Located at 32 Park Avenue Bay Shore, New York. Japanese Karate JuJitsu Systems has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts. <br> Headed by Richard Reinheimer (Professor/8th Dan)and Sari Reinheimer (Rev./6Dan)plus staff of expert instructors and managers. Japanese Karate JuJitsu Systems offers a number of programs for physical fitness and instruction in internal and external Martial Science.

Max Fitness' goal is to keep members in the best shape of their lives. Max Fitness has a number of different programs in Martial Arts and fitness, ranging from Kung Fu for children as young as 2 years old, all the way up to adult Kung Fu and Black Belt programs. Our fitness programs are tailored for every individual from beginner to advanced and include Cardio Kick, Boxing, Yoga and Martial Fitness.

Walking through the doors here means joining a community that weaves together physical conditioning, meaningful relationships, and personal growth. The training approach centers on pushing yourself toward objectives you set and discovering what you're truly capable of. Grandmaster Kim guides students through a philosophy that recognizes transformation happens both inside and outside—your mindset shifts alongside your physical strength. The daily practice involves cultivating optimistic thinking, steering clear of negativity in your words and actions, committing to kindness, sipping green tea, and beginning mornings with quiet reflection. These habits, practiced consistently, create a foundation where body, mind, and spirit work together in balance. Winter visits bring a particularly grounded energy to the space, making it an ideal season to establish fresh training habits and find your center when the world outside feels still.

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.<br> 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."

"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.<br> 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."

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!

"If you live in Carmel, Kent, Brewster, Mahopac, North Salem, Somers, Putnam Valley, Patterson, Holmes, Pawling, Lincolndale or Hopewell Junction then you are close enough to come train with us!"

When the winter winds pick up outside, there's something grounding about stepping into a space where discipline meets genuine care for your growth. This studio brings together training, community connection, and personal development through a philosophy that goes beyond the physical. The focus lands squarely on mapping out what you want to achieve and then building the strength—both visible and invisible—to get there. Grandmaster Kim understands that real transformation happens from the inside out, reshaping not just how your body moves but how your mind operates. The approach weaves together daily habits that matter: cultivating an optimistic mindset, steering clear of negativity in thought and conversation, showing kindness through your actions, and anchoring yourself each morning with quiet reflection. When you layer in these practices alongside your training, something shifts—your whole system, body and spirit included, finds better balance and vitality. It's the kind of place where you work toward becoming your strongest self in every sense.

"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."