TKC FIGHTS OUR BAD ECONOMY!
Since 1994,
Traditional Karate Center (or TKC) has been providing authentic instruction in Japanese Goju-Ryu Karate-Do in the
Staten Island, New York area. We want to inform you about how we are counteracting this momentary slide in our nation's economy that is becoming more prominent in the media lately.
When money gets tight, families, naturally, have to make cuts on expenditures and their leisure activities. Generally, it becomes a stressful time for both parents AND their children. In particular, parents may have to cut back on their children's leisure and recreational activities. These are the difficult, responsible actions that adults have to make; however, it may be difficult for children to understand or accept. (* We do not view
karatedo as a leisure or recreational active - we classify it as a self-improve tool - as it is a positive influence in molding the character of individuals. It offers something for
everyone... if you truly want to work to achieve your goals.)
TKC is an authenically traditional karate
dojo operating on Staten Island for the past 14 years. Our dedicated staff of instructors have
legitimate, impressive credentials in
karatedo, are family men, and also maintain careers as well as teach. As parents ourselves, we want you to be able to offer your child the uninterupted opportunity to learn karate and extract the wonderful benefits of its training
without financial stresses. Likewise, not being "professional instructors" = making a pile by money overcharging for lessons, we can work WITH YOU without taking advantage of our position.
Quite frankly, other instructors and schools believe that we are insane for doing this - they certainly will not do this! Many other martial art school owners or their high-pressure sales staff have bad-mouthed our school siting one invalid reason or another like "we're professionals...", "you get what you pay for... we cost more because we're the best...", etc, etc. Whatever "spin" they attempt,
Traditional Karate Center is one of the very highest quality
dojos on Staten Island. Our instructors are highest quality and experience level and have international certification. Our students are very knowledgable in what they have learned AND have the extra dimention available to them to travel and compete at national and international levels. Currently, we have 23 Staten Island athletes qualified to compete in the National Karate Championships in Houston, Texas this summer! Collectively, NO OTHER STATEN ISLAND martial art school can say all of that! Therein lies the difference between OUR school and others; and why
TKC is Staten Island's Best Kept Secret!
Click on our left side icon marked "SPECIAL OFFERS" to see how we are willing to work WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY and how important YOU are to
TKC.
TKC is Staten Island's Best Kept Secret
TKC is Staten Island's Best Kept Secret. With regard to karate training and value, this statement could not be more true. Residents of Staten Island have several dozen martial art schools and programs to choose from.
Statistics show that most people choose a martial art program based on two factors:
- How close is it to their home
- They allow their child to join their friend's karate school. Base your child's welfare on the recommendations of another child or parents with standards that may not be reflective of your own values?
These two methods do show that people are looking for convience and rely on others when they have no other information to go by. Missing are other MORE important elements: quality and cost.
TKC is one of the most affordable Staten Island karate programs that is located in a permanent location (NOT in a church basement, garage, recreational center, or thrown together by a health club to attract additional members). All of our programs are all-inclusive - we do not, and will not, "nickle and dime" our people with hidden costs. For our exact prices and inclusions, please refer to out tab "Rates and Info" to read about some of the horror stories from other martial art schools.
As far as instruction goes, our three active, internationally ranked and sanctioned instructors represent over 68 years of combined experience (or 26, 29, & 13 respectively) in ONE form of karate -- Gojuryu Karatedo. Many programs, especially ones teaching children under age 10, are being taught by Black Belt teenagers or adult fitness personnel wearing Black Belts! The fact that you don't know what are TRUE creditials from "lip service" should be alarming to all parents. Is your child safe? Who is teaching him/her and what are their creditials? What is being taught to them? Are the materials being taught appropriate for your child's age?
Traditional Karate Center has an exceptional teaching staff. Our staff has rank certification AND teacher's certification directly from our headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. We teach a traditional, classic style of
karatedo. We are active with our international headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Our instructors have been coached and taught by some of the most knowledgable, esteemed, Japanese karate masters in the world. Our three active instructors (and three semi-active instructors) have
ALL been National Championship medalist in BOTH kata (forms) and kumite (fighting). Our students, Staten Island athletes, have garnered 125 National Championship medals, 25 International Championship medals and 1 World Championship medal in only 8 of
TKC's 14 years of existance (note: for 6 years, we were completely inactive from tournament competitions). Our special enhancement programs are preparing our athletes for Olympic-style Karate.
Instruction at TKC is NOT even focused on competition. If your program is 'that good', you can achieve great results in tournament competitions - that is just an additional benefit. TKC offers its students a solid core of classic karate techniques, stretching and conditioning. Earning a Black Belt at TKC is a lofty achievement since it requires a very comprehensive understanding of our curriculum. Dedicated, hard-working students generally need 4 ~ 5 years to be adequately prepared for their Black Belt examination.
