I've grown up here. I started when I was 7. The people there became my second family. George Ashkar is like a second father. I've traveled the country competing nationally with them. I am honored to have my name put up on the dojo wall with all the others who have achieved their Black Belt. 31 years later, I still hold the values taught to me. They teach l traditional and practical Shotokan Karate. They also have Judo and Kung Fu classes. You enter that dojo, you will leave with a lifetime of valuable lessons and memories, and you will always return.
December 2023
I used to go to this school in the late 90s/early 2000s (up until I got married and moved). Last week I was visiting “the old neighborhood” and was so happy to see the school is still there, and if it wasn’t because it wasn’t open yet, I would’ve gone in. Shihan Aschkar is up there as one of the greatest people I have ever known-an incredible mentor. If I still lived in the area, I would be there today, as would my children.
December 2023
I used to go to this Karate School when I was very young. Here I met wonderful, caring and professional people (friends) who guided me both in Karate and in life. After trying various Martial Arts Schools and in an effort to get back in shape, after 20 years; I've returned to this Karate School.I do not know the new instructors or many of the new students. I do know the head instructor (George). He is a traditional Karate-ka.Here kids and adults learn the basics of Martial Arts, life skill/ other essential values like discipline and respect.IF you are looking for grappling and hardcore fighting, this may NOT be the place for you. But, If you are seeking fitness/... read full review
I've grown up here. I started when I was 7. The people there became my second family. George Ashkar is like a second father. I've traveled the country competing nationally with them. I am honored to have my name put up on the dojo wall with all the others who have achieved their Black Belt. 31 years later, I still hold the values taught to me. They teach l traditional and practical Shotokan Karate. They also have Judo and Kung Fu classes. You enter that dojo, you will leave with a lifetime of valuable lessons and memories, and you will always return.
I used to go to this school in the late 90s/early 2000s (up until I got married and moved). Last week I was visiting “the old neighborhood” and was so happy to see the school is still there, and if it wasn’t because it wasn’t open yet, I would’ve gone in. Shihan Aschkar is up there as one of the greatest people I have ever known-an incredible mentor. If I still lived in the area, I would be there today, as would my children.
I used to go to this Karate School when I was very young. Here I met wonderful, caring and professional people (friends) who guided me both in Karate and in life. After trying various Martial Arts Schools and in an effort to get back in shape, after 20 years; I've returned to this Karate School.I do not know the new instructors or many of the new students. I do know the head instructor (George). He is a traditional Karate-ka.Here kids and adults learn the basics of Martial Arts, life skill/ other essential values like discipline and respect.IF you are looking for grappling and hardcore fighting, this may NOT be the place for you. But, If you are seeking fitness/... read full review