Kinder Karate
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We start as early as age 2! Kinder Karate is a great way to introduce your child to the basics of balance, focus and self-control while socializing in a fun setting. Our next level is the Ninja Sharks program for ages 3 to 6. These pre-kindergarten thru first & second graders focus on rules, concentration, fitness and life skills. Moving up we have the "Big Kid Class" aka Basic Class for our older third grade to middle school aged students. Forms and Self-defense are introduced along with a vigorous exercise and fitness program.
Teenagers benefit in a quite a few ways. socialization with peers, self-defense and life-skills, and of course a higher level of fitness coaching. We believe martial arts classes is excellent for teens especially if they are off to college or or in social settings out on their own.
Adults also can benefit from training at Action! It is a good outlet for stress, while staying fit and safe with our self-defense program.
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EXPERIENCE THE LIFELONG BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS!
LONG-TERM, STABLE, AND GENUINE RESULTS.
Martial Arts is a fitness building activity that builds confidence in daily life. The foundation of our martial arts curriculum is the education and development of life-skills such as positive mental attitude, self-control, focus and confidence.
TIMELESS VALUES AND LEARNINGS.
Our classes develop respect, concentration, courtesy, and self-discipline as well as building confidence and self-esteem. Honesty is the golden rule and positivity is a key factor in our school. Action Karate offers Leadership Training for kids, teens and adults.
FOR YOUR BODY, MIND, AND SOUL.
Martial Arts is ideal for children who participate in team sports, by enhancing the physical skills and developing the mental discipline required to excel in their chosen activity. With its structured training techniques and positive feedback, the Martial Arts is recommended for children with special needs.
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NOTHING BUT TOP-NOTCH RESULTS.
A SAFE AND ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT
WHERE YOU CAN PERFORM YOUR BEST
A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO HITTING FITNESS TARGETS
THROUGH INDIVIDUAL-FOCUSED FEEDBACK
INTERACTIVE AND HONEST COMMUNICATION
FOR ANY NEEDS, WORRIES, OR PREFERENCES
PRACTICALITY AND CONVENIENCE
THROUGH DEPENDABLE MOBILE APP, SMS, AND EMAIL SUPPORT
LONG-TERM RESULTS TO YOUR BODY AND WELL-BEING
THROUGH A HEALTHY AND SAFE PROGRAM
A SAFE, POSITIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR EVERYONE.
OUR FACILITIES
TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS
We combine classic martial arts techniques and philosophies and apply these in our world today
HANDS-ON TRAINING AND GUIDANCE
Get uninterrupted assistance from us and make the most of your time.
CLEAN AND TOP-NOTCH AMENITIES
Use our equipment, space, and accessories that are always sanitized and in excellent condition.
Meet Our Team
Our Trainers
Miss McKenzie
3rd Degree Black Belt, American Kenpo Style, 2020
Certified Enrollment Director & Instructor
While still in college, Miss McKenzie began her employment at Action Karate Newtown in 2014 where she was working our front desk. During that time, she worked towards her Degree in Communications and English Literature, which can now be seen when communicating with parents and families each week. Shortly after joining our staff, Miss McKenzie began her Black Belt Training.
She then moved on to direct all of our marketing and event participation. If you see us out and about at events in the community, be sure to stop by and say "hi"! Miss McKenzie became Action Karate Newtown's full-time Enrollment Director, following in Mr. O's footsteps, in 2017 which she takes much pride in. She loves meeting students for the first time and helping them build confidence to start their own martial arts training. She also ensures that our students are in the appropriate class and works with families to make memberships work specifically for them.
In addition to making sure our dojo is ran smoothly, Miss McKenzie also heads our Black Belt Testing, which she spends a great amount of time preparing our students in reaching the goal of Black Belt. Miss McKenzie earned her 1st Degree Black Belt in 2016 and her 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2018. She then went on to put herself through an Accelerated High Intensity Program from 2019-2020 to earn her 3rd Degree Black Belt in June of 2020, as part of our first class to test for a black belt amid the 2020 pandemic.
Master Jay
4th Degree Black Belt, Tang Soo Doo Style, 2012
Head Instructor
Master Jay has been a martial arts instructor for over 25 years, to which he has instructing qualifications but also has spent a great deal of his martial arts career competing. Master Jay has experience in Forms, Breaking, Freestyle Sparring, Weapons, and full contact Muay Thai kickboxing and international style kickboxing.
Outside of teaching, Master Jay also competed nationally from 1990-1996 in many styles, such as Sport Karate, Kickboxing, Tang Soo Do – just to name a few. His martial arts background is incredibly impressive with many different styles under his belt. Not only is Master Jay a Tactical Self-Defense Instructor, he has a Second Degree Black Belt in Choi Kwon Do, Third Degree Black Belt in Golden Fist Martial Arts System, and a Fourth Degree Black in Tang Soo Do.
Through all of the different levels and styles Master Jay has studied, his true passion has been in the last 9 years where his focus shifted to teaching students of all ages and levels on how to build their connection, confidence, and fitness abilities.
In 2021, Master Jay joined Action Karate Newtown and has added such a huge and energetic martial arts presence in our school. As Head Instructor, Master Jay takes great pleasure in building up his students and instructors to reach their fullest potential. Master Jay is currently testing for his First Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo, which he plans to test in June of 2022.
Miss Carolyn
4th Degree Black Belt, American Kenpo Style, 2016
Certified Special Needs Instructor
Miss Carolyn graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. She then worked in the field of Mental Health for over 20 years, and spent a great deal supervising a unit of Case Managers who work with severely mentally ill adults and children, running group therapy sessions, and was also the Program Assistant for a Forensic Partial Hospital Program, where she worked with drug and alcohol addicted, mentally ill ex-offenders. In 2021, after over 20 years in the mental health field, Miss Carolyn made the very tough and brave decision to change careers. She is now an Accountant with the Philadelphia Reserve Supply Company – proving it’s very important to LOVE what you do!
Miss Carolyn joined Action Karate in 2004, studying until Action Karate Co-Founders Mr. B and Ms. Jacque in Feasterville, PA. She later earned her Black Belt in 2007. When Action Karate opened in 2008, she joined us and went on to earn her Second Degree in 2009, her Third Degree in 2012, and her Fourth Degree in 2016. Miss Carolyn looks forward to earning her Fifth Degree Black Belt in December of 2022 – only one of two students to have ever done this at AK Newtown!
Miss Carolyn is a great asset to AK Newtown as she helps teach classes and has been a special needs instructor with Action Karate since 2007. You can find Miss Carolyn instructing special needs students on and off the mat, she also does private lessons for adults, and black belt preparation lessons. Miss Carolyn greatly enjoys assisting our instructors teach the advanced degree curriculum, and is personally responsible in helping her students reach black belt.