Looking for a new after-school activity for your children? We've compiled a list of mixed martial arts studios that offer karate, self-defense, taekwondo, and jiu-jitsu classes for kids on Long Island, from Nassau County, including Hicksville, New Hyde Park, and Seaford, to Suffolk County, including Port Jefferson, East Northport, and Patchogue.
NASSAU COUNTY
Martial Arts America Family Learning Center
300 S. Broadway, Hicksville
516-932-5275
Martial Arts America International is a group of professional martial arts schools founded on the principles of teaching excellence, personal attention and tradition. We provide our students with the most complete and effective methods to reach their full potential. We have the Martial Arts America - Summer Karate and Sports Camp, an after-school program, workshops, teen and adult martial arts, and fitness kickboxing. We also have birthday parties.
Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai
1626 Dutch Broadway, Elmont
Kids benefit from regular exercise,look better and feel more fit and confident. Karate training can give children unique and wonderful health benefits as they grow forming the basis of a lifetime of enjoyment and healthy habits. At the same time it builds inner well being and self esteem. As a traditional art, the focus is one respect for oneself,one's peers,one's teachers,discipline and rigorous self examination and improvement.
Shaolin Self-Defense Centers
1230 Hicksville Road, Seaford
516-799-5425 (KICK)
If you want a great way to work out while having fun and learning a skill, try martial arts. At Shaolin Self Defense Centers, kids and adults learn how to engage their whole body in the various moves that make up Shaolin Kempo Karate. They learn self defense methods and gain self-confidence while also getting a great workout. Adults can also choose kick-boxing classes, which provide a great cardio workout as well. Give it a try!
White Tiger Tae Kwon Do
2211 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park
516-248-5425
whitetigertaekwondo1@gmail.com
White Tiger Tae Kwon Do is place where your child can have fun and learn Korean martial arts all year-round. The school is taught by Grand Master Woo, the United States national team head coach and a World Tae Kwon Do international referee. There is a trial period so your child can decide if he or she wants to take future classes. We offer a basic program that includes punching, kicking, self-defense, and cool techniques your child can learn at this school. We can host your child’s next birthday party. Ask about our summer program as well.
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Hesselbirg's Taekwondo and Karate for Kids
655-33 Montauk Highway, Patchogue
631- 289-4716
karate4kidz@optonline.net
High Performance Taekwondo
3036 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport
631-462-0948
UMAC Karate
Super Sizzling KARATE Summer Camp
509 North Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station
631-474-0844
Through our extremely exciting theme-based learning, every child will develop not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. Kids love the fun, excitement, and adventure. Parents love the things being taught: life skills, social skills, fair play, team work, child safety, and responsibility. Children always feel like winners here at UMAC KARATE. They always get individual attention and consistent praise, as they kick their way to success. Parents appreciate our positive teaching methods, and that we are all about safety! So kick, punch, and play with us this summer!
United Martial Arts
509-L N. Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson
631-474-0844
Email SogoRyu@aol.com
