Karate in Hunterdon County Training Mind, body and Spirit Since 1999
"The goal of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but rather in the perfection of one's character." Shihan Jenkins
About Us
Qualified Instruction
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)
Modern Studio
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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Our Philosophy
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.