We are a martial arts school that has been on the Upper West Side since 1963. We specialize in traditional Japanese martial arts. Judo, Japanese Jiujitsu, Aikido and Karate. Sensei Shintaro Higashi is a multiple World Cup medalist and has a Masters degree in teaching. We welcome all ages for group and private lessons.

We teach authentic Chinese Martial Arts, with a focus on Bajiquan 八極拳, the “Eight Extreme Fist”. Bajiquan is an ancient style of northern Chinese kungfu style that is known for its explosive power expression and the famous elbow strike, DingXinZou. Bajiquan is one of the few traditional CMA styles that is offensive oriented. Perfect for modern combat, self-defense and because of its Traditional CMA traits, it cultivates one’s body and mind.

I been active in the martial arts for over 40 Years. I teach Shotokan Karate, as well as FMA.

Rahul Bhowmick founded ONEZEROEIGHT Fitness & Performance in 2017 in an effort to bring elite level MMA training to the everyday individual. The muscular strength and speed, cardiovascular endurance and physical functionality needed for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing and Sport Karate is the type of conditioning OZE Fitness believes that everyone can benefit from, not just MMA Athletes. Graduating with a Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from St. John’s University, Rahul is an enthusiastic professor of sciences that prepares his students for a lifelong career in various divisions of the medical field (nursing, radiology technician, comm...

Hi my name is Vinny, former muaythai fighter. 18 years as pro! I also teach boxing and kickboxing.I have a passion for teaching my craft! Muaythai is known as the art of the 8 deadly limbs! Great workout for building balance, strength, coordination, speed and agility! These movements done affectively, Can lead to great abilities. Confidence, Discipline and Respect! Let's not forget protecting yourself! Seeing all my students excel and seeing that light bulb turn on! When they realize why I have them do something a certain way, and how it make sense!...

Helping people to reach their goals and make a change in their life as i did , its the best thing than i can offer to this word . The magic of the results makes every trainer special, in my experience a saw a lot of people gain in confidence because of their consistancy. If only if you have the right Coach