"The goal of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but rather in the perfection of one's character." Shihan Jenkins
Head Sensei since 1999
Dein Shapiro
5th Degree Black Belt
Isshinryu Karate
Member OIKKA (Okinawan Isshinryu Karate and Kobudo Association)
Member JBK (Jersey Bushido Kai)
Classes are held at the Hunterdon Health and Welllness Center in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey which is conveniently located for students in central New Jersey including Hunterdon and Somerset County. We are close to Flemington, Clinton and Somerville.
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We teach classical Isshunryu Karate, self defense and martial arts in Whitehouse Station New Jersey in a friendly non-threatening environment. We are conveniently located to teach students of karate in Hunterdon County and students of karate in Somerset County New Jersey. Everyone, regardless of rank, is treated with respect. Each student starts at the beginning and progresses at his/her own pace. Along the way, one naturally develops strength, endurance, agility, coordination, self confidence, and a healthy respect for violence. It is hoped that with this knowledge and self- confidence, violence can be avoided or at least limited or contained. We believe that each person has the right to defend himself, but no one has the right to use excessive force. And no one truly wins a real fight. Promotions are based on 4 elements: attitude/character, terminology/history, the performance of kata, and kumite/sparring. During the first 4-6 weeks, students learn basic and foot techniques which, if practiced diligently, constitute a system of self defense. Students do not spar until the rank of orange belt (about 6 months), and weapons are not taught until 2nd degree brown belt (minimum 3 years). This dojo has been in operation for almost 20 years.
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center, Whitehouse Station, NJ
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Weekly class
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center, Whitehouse Station, NJ
Hunterdon Health and Wellness, Whitehouse Station, NJ
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Learn specific Isshinryu techniques and their self defense applications. Learn how to recognize potentially dangerous situations and avoid them. Learn ways to extricate yourself from a bad situation.
Hunterdon Health and Wellness, Whitehouse Station, NJ
Hunterdon Health and Wellness
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In this class, we study the Isshunryu kata for classic Okinowan weapons: bo, sai, and tonfa. The class is open ONLY to Isshinryu brown and black belts who qualify and with approval of Sensei Shapiro.
Hunterdon Health and Wellness
Call Hunterdon Health and Wellness to sign up 908 534-7600
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Learn the 15 upper body techniques and 10 kicks of Isshinryu Karate which make up a basic system of self defense. No equipment or uniform necessary. Just wear comfortable work out clothes. No jewelry. Bare feet preferred.
Call Hunterdon Health and Wellness to sign up 908 534-7600
For Men and Women, Adults and Teenagers
TBA
Four consective weekly classes taught twice a year in September and February
Members: $15/class or $35/month
Non-Members: $20/class or $40/month
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Hunterdon Health and Wellness, Whitehouse Station, 537 Route 22 West, New Jersey 08889
Sensei Shapiro: (908) 334-0710 sensei@karateofhunterdon.com
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