Edge Martial Arts

Karate begins and ends with respect. Respect for our teachers, for our fellow students, and for the dojo itself is expected of everyone who enters the dojo to train or as a visitor. A culture of respect is what allows us to train hard, challenge one another, and grow both as martial artists and as people. . .... . #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #HastingsOnHudson #DobbsFerry #Ardsley #IrvingtonNY #rivertowns #Scarsdale #Tarrytown #SleepyHollowNY #ElmsfordNY #Bronxville #Eastchester #145palisade See more

This gorgeous weather today has us thinking ahead to summer! Here’s a quick throwback to last summer and some in class. . . . #EdgeMA #edgemartialarts #karate #karatedo #martialarts #gojuryu #okinawankarate #traditionalkarate #dojolife #trainhard #blackbelt #futureblackbelt #karateka #karatekids #okinawankobudo #kobudo #bo #bojutsu #ryukyukobudo #yamanniryu #matayoshiryu #matayoshikobudo #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvington #rivertowns #145palisade

You didn’t misread that! Now through June, we’re offering 50% off to any parents of current students who’d like to try our Wednesday night Adult Class! Lose weight / improve fitness... Relieve stress Learn practical self-defense Improve confidence and focus Be able to practice with your kids at home After a long (long, long) year, we invite you to come and do something empowering and fun that’s all for yourself! Email, call, or DM us to get started. . . . #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #martialarts #westchesterkarate #westchesterparents #HastingsOnHudson #DobbsFerry #Ardsley #IrvingtonNY #rivertowns #Scarsdale #Tarrytown #SleepyHollowNY #ElmsfordNY #Bronxville #Eastchester #145palisade

Children have this amazing way of becoming exactly who we tell them they are. If we tell them they are strong, they become strong. If we tell them they are kind, they become kind. If we tell them they are capable, they become capable. Amy Weatherly . . .... #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #HastingsOnHudson #DobbsFerry #Ardsley #IrvingtonNY #rivertowns #Scarsdale #Tarrytown #SleepyHollowNY #ElmsfordNY #Bronxville #Eastchester #145palisade See more

Happy New Year!

Our #Top9of2020. As crazy as this year has been, there were plenty of highlights too: We set and achieved new goals in the dojo promoting almost 70 students to new belt ranks over the course of the year! We took full advantage of our beautiful local parks here in @downtowndobbsferry and trained outdoors! ... Our competition team competed (and won) at tournaments, both in-person and virtually! We took on the 100 Kata Challenge for World Karate Day, and made the front page of the @rivertownsenterprise ! And, of course, we hit a lot of stuff from focus pads to makiwara, boards, and bricks! Here’s to 2021 may it be a better, safer, and more joyful year than 2020, and full of opportunities to continue to train and grow together! . . . #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvingtonNY #rivertowns #145palisade

Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. Gustav Mahler . . .... #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #blackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #hojoundo #chiishi #makiwara #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvingtonNY #rivertowns #145palisade See more

Karate builds the mind, the body, and the spirit; it nurtures health and the quality of one’s character. But it is first and foremost a means of self-protection. ** Photo taken pre-COVID. Please wear a mask. ** . .... . #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvingtonNY #rivertowns #145palisade See more

For young students, learning technique goes hand-in-hand with learning how to use their bodies. Building core strength, balance, and coordination is an integral part of their physical development and martial arts provides a terrific framework for that development. . . . #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvingtonNY #rivertowns #145palisade

We’re wishing everyone who’s celebrating a very Merry Christmas. May it be a holiday full of joy, family, and love. Stay safe!

Another week means seven more opportunities to train hard, set challenging goals, and exceed your own expectations! That’s a positive #MondayMindset let’s get to work! . . . #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvingtonNY #rivertowns #145palisade

The only secret in karate? Becoming an advanced student isn’t about learning advanced techniques. It’s about learning to apply basic techniques in advanced ways. Once you begin to understand the principles, the same basic techniques you learned as a white belt are all you really need. . .... . #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvingtonNY #rivertowns #145palisade See more

You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear. Sammy Davis Jr When we step into the dojo, challenges are put in front of us. Those challenges exist to reinforce our ability to overcome adversity, to strengthen our resolve, and to teach us that we are capable of far more than we knew. The goal, when we step into the dojo, is to grow. .... . . #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kumite #ushirogeri #backkick #tameshiwari #boardbreaking #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvingtonNY #rivertowns #145palisade See more

- As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we’re reminded of one of the key values in karate: gratitude. Gratitude and fidelity to our teachers. Gratitude for our health. Gratitude for the support of our families, and for our peers in the dojo who challenge us to grow every time we put on our gi. ... This year, despite all of the challenges and difficulties we’ve faced, there’s a lot to be grateful for.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Goals should never be easy; they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time. Michael Phelps . . .... #edgemartialarts #EdgeMA #karate #karatedo #martialarts #traditionalkarate #okinawankarate #practicalkarate #gojuryu #dojolife #trainhard #karateka #futureblackbelt #kihon #kata #kumite #kobudo #westchesterkarate #westchesterkids #hastingsonhudson #dobbsferry #ardsley #irvingtonNY #rivertowns #145palisade