Sheldon Ruskin Karate School
About
Sheldon Ruskin Karate School in Brooklyn offers both MMA and karate training, with a focus on authentic Shotokan karate instruction. The school provides traditional martial arts education under the guidance of Sensei Sheldon, who has developed a coaching style that emphasizes proper form and technique. Members note that the sensei has evolved his teaching approach over the years, maintaining high standards while adapting to create an effective learning environment for students of various ages and skill levels.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe Sensei Sheldon as passionate and knowledgeable about authentic Shotokan karate, with some noting positive changes in his teaching approach over the years. Several reviewers specifically praise his excellent kata form and dedication to proper technique. However, serious concerns are raised about inappropriate behavior toward minors and questionable belt promotion practices for young children. The reviews present sharply divided perspectives on the gym's environment and standards.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (4)
Irving Martinez
10 years ago
The sensei is one of a kind he loves what he does and has changed over the years I use to come to him when I was 8years old and man was he hard on us but now he has changed his way and teaches real shotokan karate if u really wanna learn the real shotokan karate come here if I had the money I would of go back go to YouTube and find him his form on his katas are great
Sebastian Kovalchyk
8 years ago
Thank you! Sensei is excellent. Recommend this school.
Vitali “VK”
6 years ago
I'd be a little reluctant to send my child to this karate school, as the sensei (Sheldon) makes unwarranted, inappropriate, and somewhat uncomfortable passes and remarks to minors. Funny enough, you might want to consider a self-protection class to defend yourself against such people
Yeuda Fisch
3 years ago
He gives out black belts to 10 year old kids who don’t know how to fight