Shotokai Karate began as an affordable community project for the youth of Passaic County on April 28th, 2018 at NJ Fitness Passaic. While helping students develop self confidence, grow mentally & as individuals, it had also grown internally as adult classes were implemented due to interest in what we offered. Traditional karate teaching that goes beyond kicks and punches. Pre-pandemic membership w
as growing at an incredibly rapid rate thus changing our small community program, into a full fledged dojo. This entailed greatening our space, getting more equipment and expanding our schedule to accommodate for membership student growth. This was accomplished through the generosity and support of parents and past students now adults themselves that experienced, saw and believed in the benefits of what we share with our students. Shotokai Karate has had it share of difficulty. It is through this adversity we have refocused our goals along working together our host facility at NJ Fitness to help individuals and families get back to some form of normalcy. Being stuck at home has seen an up rise in child boredom, adult stress, physical & mental health. In addition we understand these financial times are also difficult. This is why together with NJ Fitness we've created new highly affordable membership programs for single adults & families looking to get active again. Get active again or just have a sense of normalcy. Whatever you need or reason, it is our mission to help our community at all ages get back on it's feet again by providing affordable, positive outlets and alternatives to our community and neighboring townships.