Westchester County is incredibly lucky to have The World Seido Karate Organization right in our own…read morebackyard. Under the leadership of one of the truly few World Renowned Martial Arts Grandmasters, Kaicho Nakamura and his son, successor, and Chief Instructor, Nidaime Nakamura, Seido has become an integral part of not only my life but my entire family as well. A global organization with branches on almost every continent in the world, training is focused on "Karate-Do: The training of mind, body, and spirit to realize the fullness of human potential". As a true traditional Japanese martial art, training is comprised of a dedicated approach to mastering the fundamentals as building blocks to advanced and more complex techniques and requirements as one progresses at their own pace. You will sweat and push yourself, at times, further than you thought you can be pushed. Having trained at The Westchester branch for over 6 years this month, Seido has become an important part of my life where everyone focuses on the concept of Renma, "Keep Polishing" (Improving), regardless of physical ability, age, or rank. So much so, that my wife and I made the decision to introduce our elementary aged twin daughters to Seido earlier this year. The children's program is wonderful and puts exceptional credence to safety, development, and building confidence among the kids and teens. I've witnessed this firsthand as I help assist children's classes periodically. It's been a pleasure to refer Seido to many of our close friends, who also are either members themselves or enrolled their kids in the children's program and train with my girls. All of the instructors are wonderful people who I would trust with my daughters implicitly, without reservation. The organization as a whole attracts high caliber people from different walks of life, who bring a common denominator to the Seido community of being a genuinely good person. I couldn't recommend Seido enough to anyone and everyone. Having never trained in the martial arts before, yet always curious, as challenging and demanding as training is, the hardest part for me was getting the courage up to walk through the door on a particularly cold March evening in 2016. The rest has been exceptionally fulfilling, you won't regret it!

The kids enjoyed their 1st class. The dojo is very well kept and clean The instruction here is…read moreincredible. Great Dojo. Their children's program is very good. The school ensures fundamentals are learned before any real fighting contact is actually done.

This is a great environment for kids of all ages - and adults. Professional karate classes with the…read morekind Sensei Rick. My son grows, develops, learns and enjoys.

From the owner: Sensei Richard Zimmerman has been teaching karate for kids and karate classes for adults since…read more1997. He has developed a distinctive approach for fast, efficient learning.

This is the best Dojo in the Westchester area! My 10-year…read moreold son has been part of this team for a couple of years and loves it!!! We are pleased with Sensei Takao and his teaching methods. He is the best instructor you can get and his background is very impressive! He instills confidence and discipline and does it in a motivating way. Thanks to him my son developed a true passion for karate and is always looking forward to the classes. I highly recommend Shojin Kai Karate Dojo!

From the owner: Our school teaches an authentic Japanese karate, taught by Japanese born instructor Takao…read moreMiyashita. We do meditation, warm-up, stretching, conditioning, cardio, Kihon (basics), Ido-geiko (moving basics), Kata (form), mitt training, block and retaliation practice, light-contact sparring, Buitanren (body-weapon parts training) and self-defense drills, using authentic Japanese karate training methods. In kids' classes, we not only teach fighting techniques, but also to respect, to appreciate and to be patient - the so called "OSU" spirit. In adult classes, our main focus is on teaching basic techniques to apply for self-defense. Our Dojo (training hall) has 2,500 sq feet space and is fully equipped with all kinds of traditional and modern training equipment. If you sign up now, you will get the following benefits: - Free Karate Uniform - Free Access to UFC Gym Mamaroneck Facilities 24/7

Our son has attended classes at GMA for 10 month's now. In that time, we've seen him develop…read morephysically, becoming more coordinated and stronger. He's also developed more respect in all aspects of his life. A large part of his personal growth over the last year has been due to the influence of his Senseis, who stress respect above all else. It has helped us as parents during a time we struggled with behavior, and we couldn't be more thankful for the positive influence they've had. We also hosted a birthday party at GMA this past year, and it was absolutely flawless. Not only was the party affordable, but we didn't have to lift a finger once we committed to a date. Everything was taken care of for us, from set-up, to clean up, food & beverages, activities and favors. We were able to enjoy the party, rather than having to worry about running the party. Sensei Anderson could not have done a better job engaging and entertaining the children who attended. The ages ranged from 3 - 10, and at no point did the party feel burdened by the age gaps. He simply made it work without any hesitation. Most of the children who attended had never been to a karate class, and some were intimidated by the idea. Again, Sensei Anderson's natural warmth came through, and he was able to coax every single child into participating and genuinely enjoying themselves. Our son still talks about how much fun he had at his party, breaking boards and cutting the cake with a Samurai sword. It was, hands down, the best party we could have had for him.

My daughter started GMA September 2011. She has learned so much being there. The instructors are…read moregreat role models for the kids; they even ask them about how things are going with school, homework, etc. The GMA feels very friendly and professional. Though my daughter learns well, I appreciate that they really let her take the time she needs to really learn the technique. This seems to be great for her self-esteem. We are very pleased.

We've been a Team Shotojuku family for 10+ years and counting! My daughter started when she was 4…read moreand has been competing since she was 5 (and still does!). And I started practicing for over 6 years. Amazing instruction and support for its competition team. This dojo has a long history -- over 40 years in Astoria, Queens, NY! Would recommend to any family that wants to start their child (or themselves) at a traditional karate/martial school with a strong foundation.

A+ family friendly, warm and personable. Students are treated like family, not as accounts. Highly…read morerec.

I have been a student of Master DeVita's for almost twenty years. My daughters have also taken…read morelessons at his studio. During this time he has demonstrated a unique proficiency to instruct students of all age groups and skills. He is always aware of a student's abilities. Although students have a wide range of talent, safety is the number one concern in the studio. Excessive force is never tolerated and students are free to demonstrate the various techniques that they have learned. In addition to learning self-defense, my family has learned self-confidence and awareness. These skills have been a benefit in both the workplace and school life. I recommend Master Devita both personally and professionally.

Sarah is great. She is very knowledgeable and has taught my son valuable life skills including how…read moreto protect himself. I trust her completely in taking care of my son and would recommend DeVita Karate to anyone interested in learning discipline and integrity.

Traditional Shotokan and Japanese Budo at its finest! Takahashi Sensei and Miyazaki were 2 of…read morefounding fathers of this style in all g Island.

I started sending one of my sons to this dojo in 2021 and the other in 2023, both when they were 6…read moreyears old. They have both consistently attended 2 classes a week, and both still really enjoy it. I highly recommend anyone interested in a dojo for their kids to go for the trial lessons offered. What drew us to the dojo, and why it has been so beneficial for my sons, is the traditional and deep teaching which Sensei provides, given his vast experience. Further, Sensei and Lisa provide a structured and focused environment, which helps my sons practice discipline, stillness of mind, and control of body, which is what I was seeking for them, given the excitement and mayhem which surrounds so much our daily world. Where kids find self-control challenging when doing activities together, I appreciate the practice they get every class, as behaviroal expectations are clear, an the environment is set for them to learn and grow.

I have been a member of Shotokan Karate-do of Long Island for over a year now and it has been and…read morecontinues to be a very positive experience. I am nearing 60 years old and work as a Captain with FDNY and many of the members that I work with are 20 years (some close to 30 years) younger than me. Through this training I have lost weight and gained flexibility and functional strength; and just move better. This helps me to keep up with the younger members. The Instructors are highly skilled in martial arts as well as teaching and there is never a lack of personal attention. You are not just getting a good workout but learning a traditional martial art and valuable self defense techniques. Overall the classes just make me feel good. After a class that is challenging both physically and mentally. On the drive home I feel very relaxed both physically and mentally. I highly recommend Shotokan Karate-do of Long Island. Jim Kiesling