Shotokai-USA

Everyone is very friendly, welcoming, and helpful from the owners to the instructors, and the students. Sensei Miyazaki shows up every day and participates in the classes. It’s a great place to start and learn at any age.

My 4 yr old son expressed an interest in karate and I happened to come across a Groupon deal for Shotokai-​USA. Great deal for a great school! I am impressed with the techniques the instructors use to engage such young kids. Sensei Weber and Sensei Vizzio are both incredible. They have different methods of teaching, but both are equally effective. Everyone is polite, friendly and helpful. I’m not exactly from the area, but it is worth the drive for such detailed and professional training.

my 7 year old son has been going to the dojo for over 2 years. sensei miyazaki has been an amazing influence on my son. his caring and understanding has guided my son in ways which i could have never imagined. the other sensei’s share miyazaki’s passion and caring for all of the students. i would never consider changing and would recommend this for all. my son has not only learned karate he has be taught discipline and for a seven year old has incredible focus which i credit to miyazaki’s teachings. words alone can not express how wonderful the dojo and all of the teachers are and the freindships which have been built that will last a lifetime.

Sensei Toyotaro Miyazaki is the real deal.
Ok, I’m biased; I have been a student/​disciple of Sensei Miyazaki since the early 1970’s. Back then, I had been training in another style of karate for 5 years when I happened upon his school and was amazed by his abilities as a practitioner and teacher. In those days I had to be interviewed by Sensei Miyazaki and have his permission to be his student. I also had to start again as a white belt, both of which I did gladly. As the years went on, I moved to New Jersey (sad, but true ;) and while there were lots of schools near my home, I still travelled an hour and a half each way, a few times a week to practice with Sensei Miyazaki.
That’s the kind of teacher that he is… one of a kind.
Today, some of his senior students assist Mr. Miyazaki in teaching (under his very watchful eye :) Our purpose is to help to fulfill Sensei Miyazaki’s vision of helping students of every age to develop into strong, healthy, people who carry their karate ability with gentleness and humility.
Sensei Miyazaki is especially gifted with children. He somehow speaks softly and get’s kids to calm down and go the extra mile for him. Come to think of it, he does that for us old guys, too.

Had an invitation to visit during an adult class and was quite impressed by the level of discipline, orderliness, concentration and respect in the dojo. Sensei Toyotaro Miyazaki is a passionate and focused teacher and you can feel the respect everyone has for him as they are corrected and encouraged to push themselves to be that one step better than they were when they walked in – even for the seasoned students.
The dojo itself is a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone says hello, has a warm smile, and will want to know who you are. Sensei Miyazaki, as well, has a genteel personality but you certainly don’t want to be on his bad side! He may look older but don’t let that fool you. I’ve been in and visited many dojos in my time. This is the real deal.