Angry Monkey Shotokan Karate

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

JOIN OUR SUMMER WARRIORS!
THE EXCLUSIVE SUMMER PACKAGE:
JUST $99 / Month! (For June, July, & August)

2x A Week Training! (Flexible, structured schedule)

FREE SAFETY GEAR PACK! Every new summer student receives their own Free Boxing Gloves & Shin Guards so they can train safely from day one!

NO Long-Term Contract! (Commit for the summer and see the results)

Don’t let your child spend this summer glued to a screen. Tetsujin-Kai is launching our "Summer Warriors" youth program for Ages 7–13.

Our unique mix of Youth TKD and Kickboxing isn’t just about learning to kick—it’s about building a stronger, more disciplined kid.

What Parents Love About Our Program:
Confidence & Leadership: Helping kids stand tall, make eye contact, and believe in themselves.

Disciplined Self-Defense: Practical skills for anti-bullying in a safe, controlled setting.

Extreme Fitness: Burning off energy through fun, martial arts-based conditioning.

LOCATED AT:
Tetsujin Kai Dojo
2294 N Penn Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440

JOIN US TODAY:
Tel: 812-917-8146
Website: www.kyokushinphilly.com
E-Mail: [email protected]

06/13/2026

NOW AVAILABLE IN PRINT
Enter the Chambers Vol. 1

The official press of the Sweep the Leg Challenge with fight results & more!

In this edition we discuss:
-Kung Fu Cinema:The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
-Not A Scratch On It: The Immortal Legacy of Donald Gibb
-The Immovable Iron Spirit of Sumo: A Kyokushin Karateka’s Journey into the Sumo World
-The Long Wait: Debating the 47 Ronin Vendetta
-The Spirit of the Shout: Decoding the Mystery of "Osu!"
-Sayings of the Sage: The Triple Delight of the Warrior
-Fudo Myoo: The Patron of the Plague of War
-The Modern Arena: Inside "Sweep the Leg"

Get it now on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Enter-Chambers-Vol-Justin-Hagen/dp/B0H4QM3BLR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2PES380EIGRW6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iqTQUUiM81dvtZoUVgDk6NJ7Yd2YSpxFzwVFKgv9Xe7frkj6G5Z2wq1J3XTYOuc4wdqUNeTHwpS8m3nGZojz0RJkxIdXqTbks068nqcUPCgFCxxMpwnVQQQ6BgkCTnbGORciIZf36PO7bsRGr4JJ0U1AIF1CaEpISFEwYoEjZS1G2lZNiHL2gRAdvmzMi4G5UEx6CYCqhW8fQ2NwtuerbQ.zjUY9DOOBNzeOX8vV9zUx0cE1DF7BemK80XPwxlAAzg&dib_tag=se&keywords=enter+the+chambers+vol+1&qid=1781295781&sprefix=enter+the+chambers+vol+1%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1

06/09/2026

COMING SOON!
Sweep the Leg Challenge IV

The ultimate close quarters full contact Knock Down event where fighters compete using strikes, clinches & sweeps with NO HEAD CONTACT to encourage close quarters fighting!

Stop fighting for grainy cell-phone footage. Step into a professional boxing ring, level up your fight resume with professional 4K broadcast footage, and compete in front of true American heroes.

Every registration helps fund 125 free tickets for US Veterans through VET Tix.

Comment below to get a DM of registration when it drops!

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

A new Summer strength and conditioning program focused on Sumo based exercises and activities ranging from leg strengthening, weight lifting, push drills and Friday night Sumo matches!

Program runs from June 1st through August 31st
Classes Mondays & Wednesdays 7:15pm-7:45pm at

Class Friday 6:15pm-6:45pm at

Sumo- push & pull drills plus live Sumo matches

Hojo Undo- traditional karate weight lifting

Chikara Ishi- stone lifting & throwing

First Class Tonight!

Sign Up at:
https://www.kyokushinphilly.com/tetsujinkaimemberships

05/31/2026

Another awesome event from Kyokushin Philly

05/31/2026

This Saturday is almost here! 🙌
Our Women's Self-Defense Seminar is happening June 6th from 2:30-5pm, led by OTMA assistant instructor Beatrice Frey.
In just 2.5 hours, you'll walk away with real, practical skills to help keep yourself and your loved ones safer - and a whole lot more confidence to go with them.
There's still time to grab your spot. Link in bio or visit oldtownmartialarts.org to register.
We'd love to see you there. 💪

05/15/2026

Sweep the Leg III Spotlight: .santillo.98

Representing: Old Town Martial Arts
Division: Heavyweight (250 lbs) | Rank: 5th Dan

FIGHTER INTERVIEW:

Justin Hagen (JH): We’re here with a true veteran of the mats. As a 5th Degree Black Belt, you’ve seen the evolution of the striking arts over decades. What was it about the Sweep the Leg challenge—and the specific grit of this tournament—that called a practitioner of your caliber out of the dojo and into the brackets?

Dan Santillo (DS): I was really drawn by the camaraderie and the sheer toughness of the fighters here.

JH: Shotokan is known for its explosive "one-strike" lethality, but this tournament is a war of attrition where the lower body takes a relentless beating. How has a 250lb Shotokan stylist conditioned his base to survive the "low-kick" gauntlet we’ve prepared?

DS: Simply regular hard sparring.

JH: In the heat of the exchange, when the technique fades and you’re standing in the "pocket" taking heavy fire, most men look for the exit. What is the internal dialogue of a 5th Dan in that moment? What keeps you planted?

DS: Honestly? My only thought is: "This is fun!"

JH: Our tournament name, Sweep the Leg, is a nod to that "No Mercy" era of martial arts. When the referee gives the command—Hajime!—how much of that uncompromising aggression are you bringing to the mat?

DS: I’m going to push as hard as humanly possible without injuries.

JH: The crowd is going to be bracing for those heavy leg kicks, especially in this format. But behind the kicks, what’s the "hidden" weapon that the rest of this bracket is completely underestimating?

DS: Punches

JH: Straight to the point! Thank you very much for time Sensei and we greatly look forward to seeing you in the ring on May 30th, Osu!

ABOUT THE EVENT:

The Sweep the Leg Challenge is the ultimate close quarters full contact Knock Down event where fighters compete using strikes, clinches & sweeps with NO HEAD CONTACT to encourage close quarters fighting!

Sign up to to fight or come watch as a spectator at:
www.kyokushinphilly.com/events