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I've been going to TOK for close to 6 months now and I can honestly say that it's the best martial arts studio I've ever attended. I practiced martial arts many years ago and dabbled in different styles but TOK is different than all the rest. The instructors and students are all very helpful and inspiring. There is a genuine desire to help you succeed and build your confidence at the Dojo. A friend of mine introduced me to TOK and she said, "it's like getting an instant family" and she was right. I was invited as part of a Friends and Family night and never left. A+++!
This is a very family oriented karate school. I have both my boys ages 7 and 12 enrolled. It has particularly helped my oldest son get motivated to not only get in shape , but he is excited about something! Anyone who is the mother of unenthusiastic teenagers knows how hard it is to get them motivated to do something that they are unfamiliar with. I am so happy we found the school!
An absolutely astounding set of instructors with the goal of inspiring students, giving them confidence, creating positive change in our community, and also being a friend. I've studied martial arts in other schools but have never felt this apart of a family before, and I've never been this excited to attend class!
This dojo is professional, efficient, encouraging and disciplined. They are all amazing with young kids and motivating for adults. Love them!!
Wonderful place to learn karate, grow as a person and gain a family.
Traditional Okinawan Karate has been wonderful with our 2 girls (7&8 years old) not only in their physical abilities like strength and balance but also in their mental ability, confidence and pride. The instructors are excellent with the girls and always manage to pay attention to each child individually even while teaching an entire class. They also know exactly what to do and say to build the confidence in the children and make them want to work harder.
Extremely professional staff and a wonderful environment for children. An excellent Karate school that teaches children not only self defense but also self respect and confidence. I Recommend this school very highly. Excellent for children of any age!
Great school! The kids love coming to every class. I love being able to take classes with my children, but the adult classes are fantastic. I Highly recommend NPKA!
By Meghan Borland As parents, teachers and kids embark on their remote learning journeys for back to school, we’re all struggling to wrap our heads around how to manage our time. One great teaching strategy you can implement: Help your child become a self-directed learner. This strategy focuses on teaching children to manage, choose and […]
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By Christopher Miller Head Instructor of Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon A Martial Arts Teacher has a great responsibility to his or her students. A traditional teacher is responsible to encourage, motivate and provide tools for students to be successful in and out of the Dojo. As student’s problems arise (and they will), a teacher […]