AGES 4 TO 6
LITTLE DRAGONS
A structured introduction to real karate designed to build focus, listening, coordination, and confidence at an early age.
START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOWTRADITIONAL KARATE FOR KIDS, TEENS, ADULTS & SENIORS
TRAINED IN OKINAWA.
FORGED IN GALLOWAY.
UNBROKEN SINCE 1998.
Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate in Galloway, NJ. Real self defense, confidence, discipline, and strength for every stage of life.
Serving Galloway, Egg Harbor Township, Absecon, Atlantic City, Smithville, Linwood, Hammonton, and surrounding Atlantic County, NJ.
7TH DEGREE BLACK BELT
EST. 1998
OKINAWAN GOJU RYU
30+YEARS TEACHING
AGES 4 TO 70+EVERY STAGE OF LIFE
7TH DEGREEBLACK BELT, GOJU RYU
1998SERVING GALLOWAY, NJ
RESPECT•DISCIPLINE•FOCUS•CONFIDENCE•SELF DEFENSE•CHARACTER•LEADERSHIP•
RESPECT•DISCIPLINE•FOCUS•CONFIDENCE•SELF DEFENSE•CHARACTER•LEADERSHIP•
SIMKIN'S IN MOTION
A Quick Look Inside Our Classes
A few seconds inside the dojo says more than a page of promises. See the energy, focus, movement, and atmosphere students experience when they train at Simkin's Martial Arts.
Little Dragons
Early focus, listening, confidence, and coordination.
Young Warriors
Discipline, resilience, self control, and practical karate skills.
Adults & Seniors
Strength, mobility, mental focus, fitness, and self defense.
WHAT WE OFFER
Programs for Every Stage of Life
From age 4 to 70+. Every program runs on the same foundation: real karate, real structure, real results.
AGES 7 TO 14
YOUTH KARATE
Structure and discipline that shows up at home and at school. Belts are earned, not given.
START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOWADULTS & SENIORS
ADULT & SENIOR KARATE
It is never too late. Students have started at 50, 67, and 70 and never looked back.
START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOWMeet SenseiMichael Simkin
WHY SIMKIN'S IS DIFFERENT
A Credential Competitors Can't Copy
Sensei Michael Simkin holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Jutsu. He started training in 1986, began teaching in 1991, and opened Simkin's Martial Arts in Galloway in 1998. He trained in Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of Goju Ryu, under respected masters.
That is nearly three decades of teaching in the same town, under the same standard. It is not something a new school down the street can put on a webpage overnight.
★ 7th Degree Black Belt, Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Jutsu
★ Training since 1986, teaching since 1991
★ Simkin's Martial Arts established in Galloway, NJ, 1998
★ Trained in Okinawa, Japan under respected Goju Ryu masters
THIS IS FOR YOU IF
- You want more than just an activity.
- You want traditional karate with real standards.
- You want confidence, discipline, focus, respect, and real self defense.
- You want your child to be expected to listen, participate, and grow.
- You are an adult or senior ready to start at your own level.
- You value earned progress over shortcuts.
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF
- You only want the easiest path.
- You are looking for belts that are simply handed out.
- You do not want structure, correction, or standards.
- You want entertainment without long term development.
- You are looking for a franchise style program with a one size fits all approach.
- You are not ready to show up consistently and work toward something meaningful.
TRADITION WITH PURPOSE
Karate Is the Vehicle. We Build the Person.
Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu is more than technique. It is a path built around discipline, confidence, respect, focus, resilience, and self control.
REAL STUDENTS, REAL DOJO
This Is What Training Here Looks Like
REAL KARATE•REAL STANDARDS•REAL STUDENTS•REAL PROGRESS•REAL COMMUNITY•
REAL KARATE•REAL STANDARDS•REAL STUDENTS•REAL PROGRESS•REAL COMMUNITY•
WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING
Real Families. Real Results.
“I don't know what you're doing here, but my child is different at home.”
Parent“He's listening the first time now. I don't have to repeat myself 10 times.”
Parent“She used to be so shy. Now she's talking to people and raising her hand in school.”
Parent“His teacher called and asked what changed.”
Parent“We started for karate. But this is way more than that.”
Parent“I don't know what you're doing here, but my child is different at home.”
Parent“He's listening the first time now. I don't have to repeat myself 10 times.”
Parent“She used to be so shy. Now she's talking to people and raising her hand in school.”
Parent“His teacher called and asked what changed.”
Parent“We started for karate. But this is way more than that.”
ParentFROM REAL PARENTS
What Parents Are Saying
Parents come to us for karate. They stay because of what it does for their child outside the dojo.
Kids who wouldn't make eye contact
Now answering loudly with confidence
Now answering loudly with confidence
Kids glued to devices
Now focused for a full class
Now focused for a full class
Kids afraid to try
Now volunteering first
Now volunteering first
Kids with no structure
Now standing in line, listening, leading
Now standing in line, listening, leading
Google Review
★★★★★
“All three of my kids attend Simkins and it’s the best decision I have made for them. Austin, who is my oldest, started at the age of 4. He is now 9. He has AD/HD and behavioral struggles. Sensei Mike has been a dream with him.
He doesn’t only teach karate, he teaches values and provides a foundation for these kids.
My middle son is 6 and my youngest is 3. They all attend and are learning SO much. From how to protect themselves and defend themselves, but also the truth about what Karate really is, which is a way of life centered around respect and honor for all.
If you are looking for structure and true positive leadership for your children, look no further!”
ADRIANNA SIMKIN’S MARTIAL ARTS PARENT 4.7 ★ on Google · See all 47 reviews
FROM REAL STUDENTS
What Students Are Saying
Karate here is not only for children. Students grow with the school, return as adults, and train at every stage of life.
Google Review
★★★★★
“The best martial arts school I've ever trained at. I started here over 23 years ago when I was 5 and never stopped. I’ve since trained elsewhere and still prefer this school. Practical, fun, and healthy for anyone.”
AJ S.
OUR HISTORY
This Is Bigger Than Karate
Parents come in saying their child doesn't listen. Seniors walk in looking for purpose. Adults arrive wanting structure. They all find the same thing: karate is the vehicle. What we're really building is the person behind the uniform.
Simkin's Martial Arts has been part of the Galloway, NJ community since 1998. This is not a franchise. It is a traditional martial arts dojo built on the values of old school classical martial arts. Every class has a purpose. Every student has a path.
- Discipline that follows kids home and into the classroom
- Confidence built week by week, not overnight
- A community where every student belongs from day one
- Real Okinawan karate grounded in decades of tradition
- Leadership skills that stay long after the belt is earned
- Working with kids as young as 4, teens, adults, and seniors of every fitness level
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Come See It for Yourself
The best way to understand what we do is to experience it.
