Welcome To Amato's!

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What We Teach

At our NJ-based Karate School / Martial Arts and Weapons Academy, we teach numerous styles including:
  • Goju-Ryu Karate - Japanese for "Hard-soft style", Goju-Ryu karate utilizes...
  • Aikido - Aikido is the Japanese martial art that was created by...
  • Nunchaku - Nunchaku (sometimes called "nun-chucks") is part of the weapons classes that...
  • Karate Sparring - Learning how to spar with gear is something that...
  • Kendo - Kendo is another weapons class we teach. Kendo is the 'art of the sword' and...
  • MORE!

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Interested in learning about our dojo?  You’ll find a ton of information about what we offer and why you’ll see Amato’s Goju-ryu Karate Academy has been a popular community business for over 37 years!

Amato’s Martial Arts School is run by Grand Master Victor "Buddy" Amato.  He’s a 10th degree black belt in Goju Ryu Karate, who has innovated a system recognized internationally as Amato’s Goju Ryu Karate.

Master Amato started practicing the Martial Arts at the age of 4. At only 18, while still in high school, he opened his own Goju-ryu karate dojo and hasn’t looked back since. Specializing in teaching NJ children karate and several other Martial Arts, his dojo attracts students from all over Monmouth county.

Master Amato has been inducted into 23 karate halls of fame and operates his dojo in Keansburg, New Jersey.

Learn more about the man behind the Martial Arts academy here and check out the wide variety of karate classes as well! In addition, you can see some karate-related and other columns by Shihan such as:

Please enjoy your visit!

For more information, please call (732) 671-9555 or fax (732) 495-5759. We’ll be happy to answer any and all questions about kids karate, adult karate, specific Martial Arts and more.