New students: 1 free week, then your first month of Karate for $50 and uniform included. CLAIM IT
New students: 1 free week, then your first month of Karate for $50 and uniform included. CLAIM IT
Authentic Japanese Karate
Authentic Japanese Karate
Build Strength, Confidence and Character
Build Strength, Confidence and Character
Japanese Karate for all ages, from traditional to Olympic competition, plus TKC STEPS youth fitness & sports development programs.
Japanese Karate for all ages, from traditional to Olympic competition, plus TKC STEPS youth fitness & sports development programs.
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
TKC Dojo offers authentic Japanese Goju-Ryu karate and youth athletic development in a supportive environment, helping students build strength, confidence, and character.
TKC Dojo offers authentic Japanese Goju-Ryu karate and youth athletic development in a supportive environment, helping students build strength, confidence, and character.
TKC Dojo offers authentic Japanese Goju-Ryu karate and youth athletic development in a supportive environment, helping students build strength, confidence, and character.
Opened in NYC
Teaching in Monmouth & Middlesex County since 2006.
Teaching in Monmouth &
Middlesex County since 2006.
IKGA
Goju-Ryu lineage rooted in authentic Japanese Karate.
Goju-Ryu lineage rooted in
authentic Japanese Karate.
Hall of Fame
USA Karate Hall of Fame competition athlete.
USA Karate Hall of Fame
competition athlete.
VETERAN-OWNED
A dojo built on discipline, community, and service.
A dojo built on discipline,
community, and service.
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
Choose Your Program
Choose Your Program
Our two programs offer distinct, complementary training paths.
Our two programs offer distinct, complementary training paths.
Authentic
Karate
Traditional Japanese Goju-Ryu Karatedo, building discipline through kata, kumite, and belt progression.
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Authentic Karate
Traditional Japanese Goju-Ryu Karatedo, building discipline through kata, kumite, and belt progression.
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TKC
Steps
Youth fitness and sports development that builds coordination, athletic skills, and confidence.
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TKC Steps
Youth fitness and sports development that builds coordination, athletic skills, and confidence.
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FIND Start Where You Are
FIND Start Where You Are
Find Your Program by Age
Find Your Program
by Age
3 - 5
Years
Short, playful classes that teach listening, taking turns and basic body control.
PROGRAM
6 - 11
Years
12 - 17
Years
18+
Years
3 - 5
Years
Short, playful classes that teach listening, taking turns and basic body control.
PROGRAM
6 - 11
Years
12 - 17
Years
18+
Years
why tkc dojo
why tkc dojo
why choose
tkc dojo
why choose tkc dojo
TKC is more than a place to train. We build strength, confidence, and character through practice.
TKC is more than a place to train. We build strength, confidence, and character through practice.
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EST. 1994
EST. 1994
Three decades
in one community
Three decades
in one community
Serving students and local families since 1994.
Serving students and local families since 1994.
AUTHENTICITY
AUTHENTICITY
Authentic
Japanese karate
Authentic
Japanese karate
Authentic Goju-Ryu Karate taught through IKGA.
Authentic Goju-Ryu Karate taught through IKGA.
TRAINING
TRAINING
Traditional
and competitive
Traditional
and competitive
Traditional training with a competitive pathway.
Traditional training with a competitive pathway.
TKC STEPS
TKC STEPS
YOUTH ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
YOUTH ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
TKC STEPS extends youth training beyond Karate.
TKC STEPS extends youth training beyond Karate.
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
Safe, inclusive,
no pressure
Safe, inclusive,
no pressure
A supportive environment focused on steady growth.
A supportive environment focused on steady growth.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
Veteran-owned
dojo family
Veteran-owned
dojo family
Building a strong dojo community together.
Building a strong dojo community together.
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testimonials
testimonials
In their own words
In their
own words
Indira J.
Mother of TKC Students
John C.
Father of an Autistic TKC Student
Mona T.
Mother of a TKC Student
“ My experience and for my children it’s helped them develop discipline. There is something that we found in here that we haven't found anywhere else and is a sense of family. The program is excellent. ”
Indira J.
Mother of TKC Students
“ I can tell you that there is no other school in New Jersey that teaches the Authentic Karate that Shihan Buttermark does. As father of autistic child, John Robert came in here 7 years ago, not be able to throw a punch or kick. The socialization and the friendships that he's made here are more than words could ever mention. ”
John C.
Father of an Autistic TKC Student
“ I started this program because I wanted my daughter to learn self-defense, but not only she has learned self-defense, she can stand now in front of the bullying. I see the confidence in her. I'm very grateful of Shihan, he has showed her how to be confident in this world. "
Mona T.
Mother of a TKC Student
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Start Your Free Week
Tell us a little about your family and we will match you to the right class, confirm a start date and send your registration and waiver, all before you set foot in the dojo.
A full free week of classes for every new student
Then your first month of Karate for $50, uniform included
We confirm by text and email within one business day
get started
Start Your Free Week
Tell us a little about your family and we will match you to the right class, confirm a start date and send your registration and waiver, all before you set foot in the dojo.
A full free week of classes for every new student
Then your first month of Karate for $50, uniform included
We confirm by text and email within one business day