Resource person: info@mind-builders.org

Location: RM 201 | 3415 Olinville Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10467

Description:

Mind-Builders' Karate classes are centered on the Goju Ryu Karate practice, and are taught by Master Thomas Bennett, who has been studying and teaching for over 45 years. Bennett, who holds black belt ranks in both the USA and Japan, emphasizes the importance of developing personal and self-discipline while teaching the hard-soft techniques Goju Ryu Karate is known for. Classes are age-appropriate and open to all ranks/levels.

 

What students will learn:

Developing proper breathing techniques and muscle tension

Balanced combat and self-defense techniques (punches, kicks, blocking, and more)

Learning close-range fighting techniques

Defensive focus techniques

 

Benefits:

Enhances physical strength, posturing, breathing

Builds self-discipline, focus, and spatial awareness

Mandatory membership(s):

• Family Registration Fee - July 2025 to June 2026
• Single Registration Fee - July 2025 to June 2026

Available spots: Available

Price: $100.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 10 - 18 years old as of 8/31/2025

Notes: Students should come prepared to take class barefoot and in a Gi (a traditional Karate white uniform). Gi can be ordered on the first day of class for $20. Until Gi arrives, students should wear comfortable black clothing and a pair of clean sneakers.

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