We are the most established Karate school in the greater Pittsburgh area, having first opened our doors on Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill in March, 1981. Sensei George Mowod and staff teach American Freestyle Karate, which is a combination of different styles of karate and various martial arts mixed with sport kickboxing, American boxing, and weapon's training and defense, to produce immediate and practical application of the martial arts. We have a friendly, respectful, family atmosphere where we emphasize character development, physical fitness and self-defense. Our teaching methods employ up-to-date & scientifically proven means of learning such as positive reinforcement, goal setting, and use of stripes, belts, merit patches and rewards to motivate, encourage and maintain the interest of every student. As a result, we see hundreds of students reaching their highest potential in life. Our children's program is second to none and includes a variety of specific classes for children based on age and experience level.
Every class is my favourite class, honestly. This is the best part of my day.
Shows in great detail how to perform each move so that the person learning it doesn't run the risk of harming themselves or even just getting it wrong. The class is very comfortable and you don't feel the need to compare yourself to your classmates.
My daughter loves her karate classes! Sensei has a great way of balancing strict behavioral expectations with fun and encouragement. I'm glad she's learning some self defense techniques and ways to manage both physical and social bullying. I'm glad we signed up!
As always I'm overwhelmed with the instruction & discipline my son receives on a bi- weekly basis. He has grown in ways words can not describe, I thank each & every indi- vidual involved in the development of my child's work ethic. And would recommend this environment for any child. Thank you again.