Breaking Wave Martial Arts

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Breaking Wave Martial Arts

Martial Arts We offer instruction in martial arts (Karate, Kungfu, Tai Chi) to kids and adults. Call now for more information! (518) 755-7512.

Whether you’re interested in self defense, spiritual development or just getting in the shape of your life, Breaking Wave Martial Arts is the place for you. We believe that a balance of attentive instruction and intense training is the best way for students to achieve their personal goals in the martial arts.

05/27/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE THIS WEEKEND 🚨

🧘 Saturday Tai Chi class will run from 9:00–10:00 AM ONLY.

❌ All Karate and Kung Fu classes are cancelled this Saturday.

🥋 Shifu Lucas will be leading a team of students to compete at the Bushiken Warriors Challenge. Wish us luck! 💪🏆

👏 Congratulations to Laura on her outstanding success at the 4th IKOKS Championship this past Saturday! 🥇🔥

We are also preparing interested students for several upcoming tournaments, including:

🏅 2026 New England International Wushu Kungfu Championship
📅 June 14
🌐 https://newushukungfu.com/

🏅 North East Open (Albany)
📅 August 8
🌐 https://northeastopen.com/registration

…and many more events to come! 🔥

If you are interested in competing, challenging yourself, gaining experience, and growing through martial arts competition, please speak with Shifu. 👊

Thank you for your continued support!

🌊 Breaking Wave Martial Arts

05/26/2026

Breaking Wave Martial Arts Summer Camp is HERE!

We’re excited to announce our Martial Arts Summer Camp—a fun, high-energy program designed to keep kids active, learning, and growing this summer!

Camp Details:
📅 Week 1: July 13-17
📅 Week 2: July 20–24
⏰ Half Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 3A Johnson Rd, Latham, NY

Students will enjoy a variety of activities including Kungfu, Karate, BJJ, Wrestling, Arts & Crafts, Games, and more!

💰 $225 per week
✅ Sign up by the week — choose one or both! sign up here.

We are intentionally keeping the group small to ensure quality instruction and a great experience for every student—so spots will be limited.

If you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact us at 518-755-7512.

Let’s make this summer strong, fun, and unforgettable!

Sincerely,

Breaking Wave Martial Arts

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 BREAKING WAVE MARTIAL ARTS 🇺🇸

In honor of Memorial Day, Breaking Wave Martial Arts will be CLOSED as we take time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙

We wish all of our students, families, and friends a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🙏🇺🇸

Thank you to all who have served. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the mats soon! 🌊🥋

04/15/2026

🥋🔥 UPCOMING TOURNAMENT OPPORTUNITIES! 🔥🥋

We’re excited to announce TWO upcoming Karate & Kungfu tournaments!

This is a great chance for students to:
💪 Build confidence
🎯 Stay focused & goal oriented
🤝 Be part of a team
🏆 Experience achievement through effort
📈 GROW—every single time they compete!

Competition isn’t just about medals—it’s about becoming sharper, stronger, and more disciplined through real experience. Every athlete who steps up and gives their best walks away BETTER.

If your child is interested in competing, please speak with Shifu for details!

Let’s train hard, stay focused, and rise together! 🥋🔥

04/10/2026

An incredible evening of demonstrating our technical understanding of martial arts 🥋, celebrating our camaraderie 🤝, and pushing our limits in the true spirit of Kyokushin 🔥

Thank you Shihan, Sempai Becca and Sempai Ed for making the trip to Fighting Spirit Karate – North at Breaking Wave Martial Arts 🙏
Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and guidance are deeply appreciated. Your dedication is truly exemplary, and I’m humbled by the standard you continue to set.

Congratulations to everyone who tested 💪
I’m proud to stand in the corner of these young, hardworking martial artists—the future is bright ✨

OSU 🙇‍♂️

04/07/2026

🚨 Schedule Updates + Special Events This Week! 🚨

Thursday
❌ No Kung Fu at 7:00 PM
🔥 Instead: Kyokushin Karate Training Intensive & Grading
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🥋 With Shihan Schenker (Fighting Spirit Karate)

Get ready to train hard, level up, and push your limits 💪
👉 All teen & adult karate students are highly encouraged to attend!

Saturday
❌ All classes canceled

⚔️ Special Event Opportunity!
Albany Samurai Arts is hosting a full weekend of samurai training with guest instructor Matt Carlson (Tonbo Dojo).

📸 Check the flyer for full details (times & cost)
👉 Teen & adult students are welcome!

💬 Questions? Reach out to Shifu Lucas anytime.

🔁 On a limited attendance membership?
No problem—message me to arrange make-up classes in the coming weeks.

Let’s keep leveling up together 👊🔥

03/03/2026

❄️ Due to inclement weather, we will have a schedule change today. ❄️

4:15–7:00 PM — OPEN for regular classes
7:00–8:15 PM — CANCELLED

Please use your best judgment when deciding to attend tonight. 🌨️

Thank you,
Shifu Lucas

01/26/2026

❄️🥋 BREAKING WAVE MARTIAL ARTS – WEATHER UPDATE 🥋❄️

We bravely attempted to face the winter storm…
But the snow demonstrated unstoppable takedowns.

The ice is undefeated. 🧊😬

Due to the winter storm and local school closings, Breaking Wave Martial Arts will be CLOSED this Monday.

Thats right NO flying side kicks on black ice (seriously—don’t test it).

Instead, we recommend:
🥋 Shadowboxing in socks
🥋 Light stretching
🥋 Watching martial arts movies
🥋 Practicing discipline by NOT attempting snow-day parkour

We’ll reopen once the weather taps out and the roads regain their balance.
Stay safe, stay warm, and bow respectfully to the power of nature. 🙇‍♂️❄️

👊 See you back on the mats soon!

01/22/2026

I wanted to make a belated post about our team’s incredible experience at the USA IFK International Kyokushin Championships last Saturday.

I couldn’t be more proud of my team at Breaking Wave Martial Arts—for their support of one another, their hard work, and everything they accomplished that day.

We had many wins, some losses, and—most importantly—gained a tremendous amount of valuable experience.

It’s easy to focus on the elite black belts with spectacular conditioning and electrifying fights—and there was plenty of that—but our team represented something even broader. We brought enthusiastic youth competitors, serious forms and semi-knockdown contenders, and a group of mature martial artists over 50 years old who are still on the journey and fighting with everything they’ve got.

Not everyone who practices Kyokushin chooses to compete, but for those who feel the call, there is a place to celebrate your effort, courage, and growth. I wholeheartedly respect and commend each of you for your hard work and for putting yourselves out there. You are exactly what makes this community—and this art—so special.

I’m deeply grateful to Shihan Sean Schenker, Team Fighting Spirit Martial Arts & Fitness, the IFK, and the many others whose efforts continue to promote Kyokushin in the USA. The event felt professional and fair—excellent work by the referees and judges as well. Osu.

It was great to see so many familiar faces from the Kyokushin community. The fighting spirit and sense of camaraderie were strong.

Osu!

01/08/2026

Dear Breaking Wave Martial Arts Family,

I wanted to share a quick update regarding our class schedule over the next couple of days till MLK day.

As many of you know, I will be undergoing spine surgery and will need a short period to focus on recovery before returning to teach. I’m incredibly grateful for the encouragement, support, and kind messages so many of you have shared—it truly means more than I can express.

Adjusted Schedule:

· 1/9 Friday – Closed (surgery day),
· 1/16 Friday – Closed (no class coverage available)
· 1/17 Saturday – Closed as we will be sending a team of competitors (ages 6-60!) and instructors from Breaking Wave to compete in the USA IFK Championship!
Exception: Tai Chi classes on 1/17 will still be held
· 1/19 Monday – Closed in observance of MLK Day

During this time, many of our regularly scheduled classes will continue and will be covered by some truly excellent coaches and assistants:

· Coach Scott - Kungfu Black Belt, champion competitor and judge with over nearly 30 years of experience in the martial arts.
· Coach Davey - 2nd Degree Kungfu Black Belt, USA National Kungfu Team Member and Kyokushin Karate Gold Medalist.
· Coach Max - 4the Degree Kungfu Black Belt. US National Kungfu Team Member.
· Master Instructor Sandra - Elite competitor and judge with 36 years of experience in Kungfu and Tai Chi.
· Coach Ayaan - Kungfu Black Belt, demo team member and competitor with 8 years of experience.
· Coach Alex - Kungfu Black Belt, demo team member and competitor with 9 years of experience.

I have full confidence in them, and I hope you’ll enjoy training with them and continue to support one another as part of the Breaking Wave community. I plan to take about a week to recover and then gradually return to teaching after MLK day. While I’m away, I am still reachable by email and phone if you need anything or have questions. Thank you all again for your understanding, patience, and continued dedication to your training. This community is something very special, and I’m looking forward to being back on the mat with you soon.

With gratitude,

Shifu Lucas

Address

3 Johnson Road
Latham, NY
12110

Telephone

+15187557512

Website

http://www.MartialArtsAlbany.com/

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