Kaizen Martial Arts

01/08/2026

Karate trains your body to stay calm under pressure. Public speaking trains your voice to be heard under pressure. That’s why our students in the youth program practice reading the student oath in front of each class - building confidence, focus, and presence one step at a time.
Strength isn’t just physical or verbal; it’s learning to harness both.

kmadojo.com focuses on teaching a traditional form of Okinawan karate known as Uechi Ryu. Inspiring discipline, confidence, fitness and self defense in children and adults all while having FUN!

12/01/2025

It was an honor and privilege to speak with the amazing high school students at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf today. I’m deeply grateful to Mrs. Valdez and Mr. Frishkoff for inviting me to share the journey that led me to martial arts and the lessons it’s taught me about discipline, resilience, and self belief. I hope my story inspires these students to pursue their own paths with courage and purpose.

11/18/2025

Karate Fun Night featured elite-level kicking, intense fitness challenges, and accidental ninja noises from at least three people. Luckily, pizza was waiting to revive our warrior spirits and continue with fun karate games:)

10/28/2025

The ultimate aim in the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.
-Gichin Funakoshi

03/12/2023

North Shore Karate Academy Friends of the heart… thank you for coming out and visiting today! Thank you for all of your sweat, support and most of all… friendships!

A special thank you to Emily Cannon for capturing these photos!

Domo arigato gozaimasu

02/24/2023

Before and after!

02/18/2023

Chatham Plaza location opening on Monday, 2/20!

01/28/2023

We are so close!

01/09/2023

We’re getting closer… maybe by the end of January or beginning of February we’ll be ready to make the move!