We find that "Building Better Bodies & Stronger Minds" within our students is a way to motivate them to do so. Serving Peekskill, Westchester, Putnam Valley, Cortlandt Manor. We've been teaching men, women and children the art of Karate for over 25 years! Our core program focuses on instilling Self-Control, Focus, Self-Discipline, Goal Setting, Positive Attitudes and Respect in each student whether they are 4 years old or 64 years old. Each student will be on a journey of a lifetime creating a sharper, supple body and discover themselves in a unique way. Learning is the key to all our work. Making the atmosphere safe and enjoyable is our goal. Parents who have been with us for a while say that Go No Sen Karate is a intricate part of their family life. Unlike other sports, which have try-outs, we encourage all students to participate and gain all the benefits the Martial Arts have to offer. Our teaching is done as if we were working with our own family. Students have fun while learning important lessons for life. In a caring environment, with positive role models to enhance personal growth, Students improve at an individual pace and learn respect for themselves and others. Do you believe that karate is just about kicks and punches or winning trophies for display? That's not the atmosphere here at Go No Sen Karate Dojo. Our objective is to teach the life-affirming art of authentic karate and to instill self-respect. At our school we use our ability as teachers and mentors to influence rather than force students into action. This creates self-discipline. By realizing they have choices and the ability, both physical and mental, to deal with challenging situations, our students gain the confidence to overcome them. Children often feel scared and helpless when they become victims of neighborhood or school bullies because they don't know how to deal with these aggressors. Go No Sen Karate not only teaches the self-defense skills that our children need in today's world, it also instills the confidence and self-discipline that leads to self-respect. Most people think karate teaches kids how to fight. That is not the attitude we have. Instead, we teach them the skills and give them the confidence so they don't have to fight!
