New York Karate Academy (NYKA)--The Kids Karate Specialists

New York Karate Academy is a school that cannot be compared to any other. It holds a positive atmosphere unable to be recreated elsewhere. The teachers go well over and beyond to teach students what they need to know to succeed both in the field of martial arts, and in life.

“New York Karate Academy is more than a karate school to me. Here, we are a family of students with a wide range of ages. I started training at the beginning of 6th grade. Since, I have got in amazing shape with gained discipline, respect for others and myself, and confidence. Master DiStefano is an amazing instructor. He makes me feel good if I am having a bad day. He also brings his sense of humor into just about everything. I know joining New York Karate Academy has been the best choice I ever made”

I enrolled my daughter in the New York Karate Academy 2 years ago for 1 simple reason. I witnessed how happy and excited my daughter was following her first meeting with Master Adam DiStefano. She had attended a birthday party and immediately following, we enrolled in Master DiStefano's Academy.
Adam DiStefano, is in my eyes, an amazing teacher and friend to all of his students. He has taught my daughter, who is eight years old, how to work hard for whatever she wants in life and to enjoy the process of reaching those desires. He leads by example, showing how to achieve greatness. I have witnessed my shy and quiet daughter transform into a strong, young lady who six months ago, sang a song at her school talent show in front of 250 people without hesitation or flaw. I can only give credit to one person, Master Adam DiStefano, since it was he who took my daughter aside and convince her that she can do anything she wants and to be sure of herself while doing it.