Online Classes Are Coming!

In accordance with health authorities, we regrettably have to close the Atlantic Avenue Studio until further notice. But that does not mean that practice will stop!

Coming soon on our members portal, we will be adding pre-recorded videos for all of the forms. For now, you can check out Howard's welcome by logging in with your Zen Planner credentials.

Also we will be offering live video classes via Zoom shortly. If you don't already have the app, you can download it from their site or from your app store. No Zoom membership is required to use the app, but we will only be sending the class invites to active WMA Karate members.

Finally, Howard will be reaching out to all active members by phone in the coming weeks to check in and see how we can best serve our community. Even if we cannot be physically together, we can all remain on the path of mastery.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

COVID-19 update (we're open!)

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, and, in accordance with guidance from our government and emergency responders:

  • WMA Karate's Atlantic Avenue Studio remains open for all scheduled classes

  • We will continue to emphasize our non-contact philosophy, including by performing partner exercises in the mirrors, as well as other social distancing

  • We ask that any student who feels ill should stay home

  • We also ask that all students clean their uniforms thoroughly and regularly, as always

  • We will be increasing the frequency of cleaning of the studio, paying special attention to commonly touched surfaces with antiseptic cleansers

  • We will be offering discounts for private lessons, contact us for details

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Make-up Mid-Year Promotion Tests scheduled (3/5 and 3/7)

We have scheduled the make-up mid-year promotion test for the folks who couldn't make the February event. They will be at the Atlantic Avenue studio at the following times:

  • Thursday, March 5, 5:30pm (after the After School Class)

  • Saturday, March 7, 10am (after the Saturday Morning Class)

Please contact your instructor regarding eligibility and which test you should attend.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Modified Schedule for Saturday, February 29

Due to the WMAA Annual Children's Tournament and the Demonstration at the BASIS School we are announcing a modified schedule for Saturday, February 29:

  • The Saturday Morning Tae Kwon Do class will start at 9am

  • The Tai Chi class will start at 10am

  • The Open Tae Kwon Do Class will start at 11am

We'd also like to announce that Howard's paternity leave is over, and he will be taking over classes yet again.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

WMAA Children's Tournament, 2/29

Pre-registration is still open for the WMAA Annual Children's Tournament. The event is at noon on Saturday, February 29 (doors at 11am) at 8101 Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge and is open to all belt levels, age 16 and younger. If you pre-register, you will still save $15 per registration, even if you elect to pay day-of! It's a great opportunity to experience the art under the rigors of competition.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Children's Tournament 2/29

Registration for our annual Children's Tournament is open! All belt levels, age 16 and younger are welcome to participate in forms and sparring competition. The event is at noon on Saturday, February 29, at Bay Ridge Prep Lower School, 8101 Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge. It's a great opportunity to practice the art under the rigors of competition! If you pre-register online, you can save $15, even if you elect to pay day of! After the tournament there will be a Junior Black Belt Test.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Welcome Evia!

Howard and Ivana are proud to welcome Evia Luna Ahli Morgan Latting who was born 2/5/20 @ 2:40 pm at 6.14 lbs. The family is resting comfortably – all are well! Congratulations to the proud parents!

We will be holding all regularly scheduled Tae Kwon Do, Afterschool, and Tai Chi classes. If any have to be canceled due to lack of coverage, we will notify via email at least a day in advance, but this is not expected – we have a sizeable expert crew ready to go.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. If you have urgent questions, please address communications to peter@ instead of info@ or howard@. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Fitness Workshop 2/1, Lower Belt Test 2/8

February's an exciting time at the Atlantic Avenue Studio, so let's get to it:

  • Saturday, February 1, 1:30p–2:30p our new Fitness Workshop. Open to all students, bring your own pair of sub-five-pound dumbbells. We'll be doing a set of workouts for wellness that will also benefit our martial arts practice.

  • Saturday, February 8, during the noon Tae Kwon Do class we'll be having our Fall Semester Promotion Test. Come and bear witness to all the students taking their next steps in the art.

If you're having a great experience here at WMA Karate, we'd really appreciate it if you could write us a review on Google. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Self Defense Weekend Workshop 1/11–12

We're excited to announce the Self Defense Weekend Workshop. It will be on Saturday January 11 from 2pm to 4pm and Sunday January 12 from noon to 2pm. Awareness, Tactics, Technique and Conditioning for protection against aggressive encounters for anyone 18 or over. Teens please inquire. You can sign up for one or for both days at our website.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.