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Picking The Right Martial Arts School

Many people make the choice to live a healthier lifestyle.  The choice often depends on location.  Even though location is important, it should not be the most important factor.  Quality of instruction should be the major deciding factor.  With location a close 2nd

At New York Martial Arts Academy, every member of our instructor’s staff has 10 years of Martial Arts experience.  This plus the fact that we have 4 convenient locations throughout the New York area, makes the choice of living a healthier lifestyle a much simpler one.  We have 2 locations in Queens, 1 location in Brooklyn, and 1 location in Long Island.

In Queens, we have a Astoria location and a Little Neck location.

Our Brooklyn location, is located in North Williamsburg.  And our Long Island location is located in Glen Cove.

Feel free to contact us 877-true-jkd and let us know which location is most convenient for you.

Limiting the opponents tools

In a Jeet Kune Do class it is often overheard that a good fighter limits his opponents tools.    What does this statement mean?   In simple terms, limiting my opponents tools simply means that I put myself in a position where I...

What is Basic Front Hand Education?

When reading Bruce Lee's notes it is clear that he was a firm believer in placing the strong side forward.  90% of our striking should be done with our strong hand and our strong leg.  The reasons are two fold.  First, because our...

Blocking, Evasion, Interception

When studying Jeet Kune Do, Defense is categorized as Blocking, Evasion and interception.   Blocking is just as the word implies, stopping and opponents strike with a body part that was not the opponents intended target.  Blocking is the...

Art, Science and Philosophy of Bruce Lee

Here at New York Martial Arts Academy we have always believed in teaching the Art, Science, and Philosophy of Bruce Lee.   The Art is what we do.  The Kicking, punching, trapping, grappling and understanding of the weapon in long, medium...

Women's Self Defense

In discussing martial arts programs tailored or directed towards women different names are generally used.  The most common one is cardio kickboxing.  Programs of this nature are offered at almost every gym.  What these classes...
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