SHINTAIKI-JI NY MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL(IOGKF)
About
SHINTAIKI-JI NY MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL (IOGKF) offers traditional karate and MMA training in New York City. The gym focuses on building a strong foundation in martial arts fundamentals, with instructors emphasizing core basics like proper stance, fist formation, and Japanese terminology. Members appreciate that nothing is left to assumption, creating a structured learning environment suitable for both adults and children. The coaching approach maintains a balance between disciplined training and allowing younger students to enjoy their childhood while developing martial arts skills.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's traditional karate instruction and warm, supportive environment. Many reviewers say the dojo has positively changed their lives and appreciate the structured approach to fundamentals, with one parent noting how Sensei teaches children everything from making a proper fist to Japanese terminology without leaving anything to assumption. Several mention the confidence building that occurs through peer teaching sessions where higher ranking students help those with lower ranks. While most feedback is extremely positive, one reviewer expressed concerns about instructor etiquette, describing behavior they felt contradicted martial arts values.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (4)
Luis Almonte
3 years ago
If you’re looking for something more than just discipline this is the dojo to go to. Ever since I joined this dojo life has been different around me. And mostly it has been for the good I highly recommend this dojo for anybody that’s looking on doing karate, of course by that I mean Traditional Karate. Best dojo in the heights!
Judith Jimenez
5 years ago
Good and up to date training; Warm environment. Awesome group!
Rosemary Kirabo
4 years ago
A child shall get a firm core karate foundation. Sensei teaches the children starting from the core basics; e.g; making a fist, correct way of standing up, the right way of articulating the words in Japanese. He does not assume or leave things to common sense.He maintains a delicate balance between teaching the youngest kids karate and allowing them to still be children.He communicated the criteria my child needs to meet to get to 10 KYU. It is interesting to watch the break away sessions when the children of a higher rank teach the other children of a lower rank. In my opinion this boosts the confidence of the children.
Chrystie O
6 years ago
Etiquette is a lost art in this place. I would invest my money with a better instructor who demonstrates the code of polite behavior instead of banging on neighbors windows with a broom stick to complain about something they themselves have no control of. The instructor knows nothing about being a true martial artist if you ask me. Most martial art systems throughout the world follow similar ethics and rules of etiquette with respect for oneself, others, nature and the arts. This place is a joke.
Contact
564B W 188th St, New York, NY 10040, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM