Karate and Martial Arts Programs in Brooklyn
One system. Three age groups. Six days a week.
Everything taught at 2533 65th St, who each class is for, and where to go next.
Find the right class
Same system, same room, same standard. There is an individual approach and every student receives individual attention.
Kids · 6–12
Children train in the same system, in the same room, to the same standard, as every student who has trained at this dojo.
kids karate classes in Brooklyn →Teen · 13–16
Teenagers get treated as capable. The training is demanding and the expectations are clear, which is usually the point for anyone who walks in at this age.
teen martial arts in Brooklyn →Adult · 17+
You do not need any experience to start. We welcome students of any skill level, starting from zero. Zen Goju Temple is a fighting school. Friday classes also teach conditioning and grappling.
adult karate classes in Brooklyn →What gets taught here
- Karate and self-defense
- Traditional U.S.A. Goju as Grandmaster Peter G. Urban taught it. The core of the dojo, and the reason it exists. Where it began, and every form on the dojo wall.
- Aiki JuJutsu
- Wrestling, judo and self-defense techniques alongside the JuJutsu. Adults and teens.
- MMA
- All ages, Friday evenings.
- Strength and conditioning
- Weight lifting and strength training are available on request, and the weight room is included for unlimited members. How that works.
- Private instruction
- Private sessions and Self-defense for women, on request. Call (718) 645-2402.
Sambo also runs on this mat two evenings a week for children and teens. Those instructors are not affiliated with U.S.A. Goju and run their own classes. See the timetable.
Learn to defend yourself.
Improve your fitness, strength, endurance, coordination and concentration. Gain confidence and peace of mind while enjoying the spirit of camaraderie and having fun.
- Confidence
- Self-defense
- Peace of mind
- Camaraderie
- Endurance
- Strength
- Fitness
For younger students
What parents tell us they see first.
- Respect
- Coordination
- Concentration
- Improved behavior
- Improved school performance
- Fitness
- Fun
Everything else you might want
Frequently asked questions
Which class is right for my child?+
Children aged 6 to 12 train in the kids classes, and 13 to 16 in the teen classes. Adults are 17 and up. Call (718) 645-2402 if you are unsure and we will tell you which class suits you.
What styles are taught here?+
Traditional U.S.A. Goju karate as Grandmaster Peter G. Urban taught it, plus self-defense, Aiki JuJutsu, wrestling, grappling and MMA. Private instruction and strength training are available on request.
Do you teach self-defense for women?+
Yes. Self-defense for women and private sessions are both offered. Call for details.