OK karate kids, this one’s for you. Black belt, yellow belt, purple belt, it doesn’t matter. On Long Island, you have your pick of places to learn the martial arts.
Long Islanders Voted Jeff Lovering’s Goshinkan Dojo in Merrick Best Martial Arts on Long Island!
Jeff Lovering’s Goshinkan Dojo
1754 Merrick Ave.
Merrick
516-223-7233
www.2be-safe.com
Whether it’s to protect oneself from bullies, feel safe or stay in shape, self defense in all its forms is a valuable skill for children to have. Since 1983, Goshinkan Dojo has been teaching Ju-Jitsu to men and women of all ages. The program is helmed by Jeff Lovering, a seventh-degree black belt and all-around nice guy. He and his staff offer a wide range of programs that have made the dojo Best on LI for the second year in a row.
2nd Place – Max Fitness, 1530 Old Country Rd., Plainview. 516-694-1530. www.maxfit.us
Max Fitness teaches Mixed Martial Arts ages 2 through adult. They feel that each student is an individual and each program should be changed and made for each person individually. Each teacher continues to take classes, take seminars and improve themselves. The style of Kung-Fu they teach is “Tibetan Lama Pai” which seeks to attack opponents from long range. Max Fitness offers a free first class, so give it a try.
3rd Place – Academy of Martial Arts, 57 W. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. 631-225-5326. 225 Merrick Rd., Oceanside. 516-208-7452. www.martialartny.com
The Academy of Martial Arts opened in 1968 and has been known as a place of true martial and spiritual training. Sensei Mark is a 6th degree black belt who has traveled to Japan and brought back his teachings. Their mission is to enhance the community through positive personal development. The dojo also offers kickboxing classes. They are very serious about the message of peace and wellbeing behind the art of martial arts.
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No doubt about it. Goshinkan Dojo is a totally class act. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
It’s an environment of learning, caring, and lots of fun. My children have been going there for over ten years and I wouldn’t dream of ever going anywhere else. I recommend this dojo to everyone…children and adults.
Over many years, my children and I have trained at Goshinkan Ju Jitsu Dojo. All the way back to when Shihan Jeff started his first school. Even when life intrudes and we have had to stop training, for one reason or another, we are always welcomed back with open arms.
I can say from those many years ago up until today…. Shihan Jeff has always shown incredible respect to all students, including those coming in from other arts. Shihan Jeff considers himself a student and is always looking for new techniques to share with all his students. As he grows so do we, which is the sign of a true teacher!!!
Charlie Roocke
The Dad
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Best authentic martial arts school out there!
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Goshinkan Dojo, max fitness and the academy of martial arts are quality schools without a doubt but have you checked out http://www.theodorouacademy.com/ on long island in new york? This is where i train and if your looking for a school that specializes in jiu jitsu definitely take a look.
nice post and thx for the read.