The mat and the heavy bags at Zen Goju Temple, Brooklyn.
Heavy bag at the Zen Goju Temple dojo, Brooklyn, New York
Schedule

Karate and Martial Arts Class Schedule in Brooklyn at Zen Goju Temple

Consistent training. Real progress.

Six days a week on 65th Street. Call before you travel.

All levels. All ages. All welcome.

Weekly schedule
ClassMonTueWedThuFriSat
Karate & self-defenseAll ages7:00-8:30pmKarateSensei Ferdman7:30-8:30pmKarateSensei Ferdman
Aiki JuJutsuAll ages7:00-8:30pmAiki JuJutsuSensei Dimitri and Sensei Yakov10:00am-11:30amAiki JuJutsuSensei Dimitri and Sensei Yakov
MMAAll ages7:00-9:00pmMMAKenny Kogos
Sambo*Children and teensNot affiliated
with U.S.A. Goju
5:30-6:30pmSambo, children's6:30-7:30pmSambo, teens5:30-6:30pmSambo, children's6:30-7:30pmSambo, teens
Monday
7:00-8:30pmKarate and self-defense - Sensei Ferdman
Tuesday
5:30-6:30pm*Sambo, children's
6:30-7:30pm*Sambo, teens
Wednesday
7:00-8:30pmAiki JuJutsu, wrestling, judo and self-defense techniques - Sensei Dimitri and Sensei Yakov. Call for training
Thursday
5:30-6:30pm*Sambo, children's
6:30-7:30pm*Sambo, teens
7:30-8:30pmKarate and self-defense - Sensei Ferdman
Friday
7:00-9:00pmMMA, all ages - Kenny Kogos
Saturday
10:00am-11:30amAiki JuJutsu and self-defense - Sensei Dimitri and Sensei Yakov

* Not affiliated with U.S.A. Goju

Times are subject to change. Call before you travel.

What we teach

What each class is

Karate and self-defense
Traditional U.S.A. Goju as Grandmaster Peter G. Urban taught it. Mondays and Thursdays with Sensei Ferdman. This is the core of the dojo.
Aiki JuJutsu and self-defense
Wednesdays and Saturdays with Sensei Dimitri and Sensei Yakov. Wrestling, judo and self-defense techniques alongside the JuJutsu. Call for training.
MMA
Fridays with Kenny. All ages.
Sambo
Two evenings a week for children and teens. The Sambo instructors are not affiliated with U.S.A. Goju and run their own classes on this mat.
Private instruction
Martial arts, self-defense, weight lifting and strength training, on request. Call (718) 645-2402.
An adult class training at Zen Goju Temple.
Adult trainingFocus. Discipline. Progress.
Kata charts on the dojo wall.
The wallEvery kata, where it has always been.
New here?

Start with a free class

Take a free introductory class, ask whatever you want afterwards, and see the room for yourself. Call ahead so we can greet you properly and put you in the right class.

Your first class is free.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to call before a class?+

Yes. Times are subject to change, so call (718) 645-2402 before you travel. It also lets us put you in the right class.

Which classes are for children?+

The Sambo classes are for children and teens. Karate and self-defense is teens and adults, Aiki JuJutsu is adults and teens, and MMA is all ages.

Are the Sambo classes part of the dojo?+

No. The Sambo instructors are not affiliated with U.S.A. Goju in any way. They run their own classes on this mat.

Can I train more than once a week?+

Yes. The unlimited membership covers every class except Sambo. One class a week is also available.

The dojo is open.
The work is waiting.

Respect the art.
Respect each other.
Keep showing up.