7th Dan · Owner
Master Charles Dunn
USMC veteran and owner of one of New Jersey's oldest and most decorated martial arts schools, whose program dates back to 1966 and has been located in Matawan since 1998.
A modern system with traditional roots
Karate / Taekwondo
A unique blend of the most effective Karate and Taekwondo techniques from various stand-up martial arts combined with the discipline, customs and mindset of traditional Karate.
About the program
We build martial artists, not just fighters. For over 25 years we have been producing martial artists of the highest caliber.
We instill the core values of traditional karate (Respect, Discipline, Honor, and Integrity) in each of our students along with a dynamic and proven Karate / Taekwondo curriculum that has been constantly refined for more than half a century. The result is capable, well-rounded martial artists who stand out from the rest.
Ages & levels
KIDS (AGES 5-11)
Karate / Taekwondo for younger students.
TEENS (AGES 12-17)
Karate / Taekwondo for teen students.
ADULTS (AGES 18+)
Karate / Taekwondo for adults.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are available upon request. Reach out by phone to book a one-on-one session.
Our Instructors
Led by world-class masters and championship competitors, our team brings decades of authentic martial arts tradition to every class.
7th Dan · Owner
Master Charles Dunn
USMC veteran and owner of one of New Jersey's oldest and most decorated martial arts schools, whose program dates back to 1966 and has been located in Matawan since 1998.
9th Dan
Master Richard Rodney
8th Dan
Master Maximiliano Pizarro
5TH DAN
Master Charles P. Dunn
2nd Dan
Mr. Damien Mascal
1st Dan
Mr. Joseph ReDavid
What to expect
- Students train twice per week in intensive hour-long sessions with a full GI and belt.
- Classes typically consist of a warm-up routine followed by flexibility training before curriculum work, where students develop skills, techniques and combinations with emphasis on effort, technique and application.
- Classes often end with supervised sparring or traditional kata.
- Testings are held quarterly. Eligibility is never guaranteed — our standards are high, and students receive their next rank at a promotional ceremony.
How It Works
Students train twice per week in intensive hour-long sessions with a full GI and belt. Classes typically consist of a warm-up routine followed by flexibility training before engaging in curriculum work where they will spend the majority of class time. Here students will work on developing their skills, techniques, and combinations with the utmost emphasis on effort, technique, and application under the watch and direction of the instructor. Classes often end with supervised sparring or traditional kata, though sometimes entire classes are dedicated to either skill.
Earning Rank
Testings are held quarterly. Each active student is constantly being evaluated by their instructors and will be notified of eligibility to test approximately two weeks before the test date. Eligibility to test, as well as passing the test, is never guaranteed. Our standards are high and students are expected to meet the standard of their next potential rank without exception. After a successful test and upon approval from the board of instructors, said students will receive their next rank during a promotional ceremony.
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