KARATE

A traditional martial art from Japan that consists of strikes with both hands and feet. Basics, forms (kata) and sparring (kumite) are used to promote fitness and the ability to defend oneself. Promotion is at the discretion of the instructor, and allows the student to see tangible progress.

Karate helps one develop discipline, self control, patience, confidence and courage.

Image Brooklyn Dojo is proud to teach Oyama Enomichi Karate, a practical, full-contact, self-defense system descended from Soshu S. Oyama's World Oyama Karate, Sosai Mas Oyama's Kyokushin Karate and  Gichin Funakoshi's Shotokan Karate.

Alfred DiGrazia, founder of Oyama Enomichi Karate, was Brooklyn branch chief for World Oyama Karate Organization for over 20 years. He trained with Soshu Shigeru Oyama, Kyokushin Karate’s fighting master and a student of Mas Oyama, the founder, who was taught by the founders of Shotokan and Goju-Ryu.

We are a growing organization, with new branches planned in such diverse places as Richmond Virginia, Florida and Alabama, in addition to the Honbu (Headquarters) located in Brooklyn NY. Many of Shihan’s branch instructors have been with Shihan Alfred for 18 years or more.

Oyama Enomichi Karate emphasizes progressive development of strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity.

Unfortunately today many karate schools and organizations focus only on tournament competition. Oyama Enomichi Karate understands this and ensures that all of our students are given an opportunity to reach their personal goals, whether that is becoming a competitive fighter, losing 20 pounds or just helping you meet your short and long term goals that you have set for yourself.

Listed below are some of the areas we help you focus on:
Goal setting: We spell out the program and work with you to set a plan to meet those goals.
Physical training: Through the physical we can often get a better understanding of ourselves.
Mental training to help give you that non – quitting attitude.
Meditative training: To help you calm the mind and learn to control your thoughts.


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Each student of Oyama Enomichi Karate can trace his/her karate training lineage as follows:

Gichin Funakoshi -  Founder of Shotokan Karate; Founder of Modern-day Karate

Sosai Masutatsu Oyama - Founder of Kyokushin Karate

Soshu Shigeru Oyama - Founder Of World Oyama Karate

 Shihan Alfred DiGrazia - Founder of Oyama Enomichi Karate

Sensei Brian Pang - Chief Instructor at Brooklyn Dojo

Sensei Joe Russo - Instructor at Brooklyn Dojo

Sensei Edwin Clarke - Instructor at Brooklyn Dojo

 

Kids Karate


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KIDS KARATE CLASSES
Ages 5-17

UNLIMITED WEEKDAY CLASSES

First Three (3) Months:        $420 ($140/month)
Standard Monthly Rate:        $140/month

Uniforms are available at the Dojo: $40 (include shoulder patch and Brooklyn Dojo backpack)

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PRE-KARATE CLASSES
4 YEAR OLDS

All 4 year old students must complete a minimum of 2 months of Pre-Karate classes. This class will progress at a much slower pace in order to introduce these youngest students to basic techniques and class format.
The classes are 25 minutes in duration to maintain focus on learning.
Students will graduate to the regular kids karate program at the discretion of the instructor at which time they will receive their white belt.
Most 4 year olds will remain in this class for more than 2 months.

LIMIT 6 PRE-KARATE STUDENTS per class. See schedule for available days.
Students attend one class per week.

First come, first served. Waiting list available.

First Two (2) Months:        $200 ($100/month)
Monthly Rate:            $100/month

Uniforms are available at the Dojo: $40 (include shoulder patch and Brooklyn Dojo backpack.

Registration/Waiver Form (pdf)