Established 1990
At East Coast Black Belt Academy in Middle Island, Our quest is to help each of our students reach their full potential! Through hard work, dedication, and a positive spirit, we put them on the path to Black Belt Excellence! We teach students to exhibit the "Black Belt Mentality" in everything they do, from school and work, to relationships and just facing the daily challenges of life. At At East Coast Black Belt Academy, we work together as a family to support and encourage each other, ensuring that our student’s goals will be achieved.
Martial arts training isn't just about self-defense — it’s about developing a powerful sense of self, instilling positive values, creating unwavering confidence, and establishing a supportive community. There are a wealth of mental and physical benefits that come with learning how to defend yourself and your loved ones.
Our students are everyday people from all walks of life, and we help them learn elite fighting skills, achieve their personal fitness goals, feel confident and safe, and develop an immense sense of pride and accomplishment.
At East Coast Black Belt Academy, our mission is to elevate the success of the community through the study of Martial Arts. Since 1990, we have been dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages with the confidence, discipline, and strength needed to grow both on and off the mat.
Get started on your exciting journey into the world of confidence, self‑esteem, awesome fitness and unbeatable self-defense by tapping or clicking on the program that interests you below.
Our Little Karate Masters classes in Middle Island blend fundamental martial arts skills with games, exercise, and active learning. Children build listening and focusing skills, learn to take turns and make friends, and practice important safety habits while enjoying fun drills that inspire them to do their best.
Our Little Karate Masters classes in Middle Island blend fundamental martial arts skills with games, exercise, and active learning. Children build listening and focusing skills, learn to take turns and make friends, and practice important safety habits while enjoying fun drills that inspire them to do their best.
Our children’s karate classes in Middle Island help develop respect, patience, and courtesy, while building self-confidence, self-esteem, and healthy fitness habits. Students learn the fundamentals of self-defense, personal safety, and non-violent conflict resolution, along with strategies to handle bullying and resist negative peer pressure.
Our children’s karate classes in Middle Island help develop respect, patience, and courtesy, while building self-confidence, self-esteem, and healthy fitness habits. Students learn the fundamentals of self-defense, personal safety, and non-violent conflict resolution, along with strategies to handle bullying and resist negative peer pressure.
Our teen/adult karate classes in Middle Island teach practical, proven self-defense techniques. You’ll build the confidence and drive to reach any goal while getting in the best shape of your life and connecting with like-minded people. Along the way, you’ll discover inner strength that helps you overcome even the toughest challenges.
Our teen/adult karate classes in Middle Island teach practical, proven self-defense techniques. You’ll build the confidence and drive to reach any goal while getting in the best shape of your life and connecting with like-minded people. Along the way, you’ll discover inner strength that helps you overcome even the toughest challenges.
Ryushin Shouchi-ryu Iaido is a small style originally from Kyushu. Training involves solo kata, partner kata, and various Kihon Waza affiliated with the style. Ryushin Shouchi-ryu Iaido stresses mental discipline and character development. Students learn to maintain a calm mindset even under duress and to act decisively yet humanely in dangerous situations.
Ryushin Shouchi-ryu Iaido is a small style originally from Kyushu. Training involves solo kata, partner kata, and various Kihon Waza affiliated with the style. Ryushin Shouchi-ryu Iaido stresses mental discipline and character development. Students learn to maintain a calm mindset even under duress and to act decisively yet humanely in dangerous situations.
Our athletic performance workshops are an ongoing, open, and mindful approach to movement, creating a foundation of inner concepts and practices that will help prevent injury and cultivate well-balanced athletes of any level. Incorporating Eastern martial arts philosophy, these concepts will help athletes develop self-awareness of movement.
Our athletic performance workshops are an ongoing, open, and mindful approach to movement, creating a foundation of inner concepts and practices that will help prevent injury and cultivate well-balanced athletes of any level. Incorporating Eastern martial arts philosophy, these concepts will help athletes develop self-awareness of movement.
Why Choose Our Martial Arts School?
Build ConfidenceIn today's world, confidence-building activities for children are becoming increasingly scarce. Our programs offer a safe and challenging environment that helps students develop unwavering levels of confidence, empowering them to become unstoppable.
Improve FocusIn the modern world, we are constantly bombarded with distractions that can make it challenging to concentrate. Our martial arts classes offer a solution to this problem. We provide training that will enable you to silence the noise and focus your mind on the things that matter most.
Develop DisciplineNot everyone is born with discipline, but everyone can develop it. Our martial arts program teaches you how to unlock your hidden potential. You'll discover a level of discipline you never knew you had, and be able to achieve goals you never thought were possible!
Gain StrengthMany people don't realize that martial arts training is about more than just learning to defend yourself. You'll become stronger, both physically and mentally, without having to spend hours and hours doing boring, repetitive routines at the gym.
Lose WeightImagine being able to easily lose weight and KEEP it off while still enjoying your favorite foods. Our Academy offers consistent training that will quickly burn those unwanted calories and assist you in achieving the body you've always desired!
Reduce StressStress is one of the biggest challenges people face today. Whether it's work, school or relationships, stress can be overwhelming. Our program will teach you effective techniques that can help you manage your emotions, and cope with stress.
Whatever your goals, we have an awesome martial arts class waiting for you!
East Coast Black Belt Academy Will Change Your Life, Or Your Child’s Life, Forever!
Serving Middle Island, Rocky Point, Miller Place, Coram, Ridge, Yaphank, Selden, Sound Beach & All Of Eastern Suffolk County
A Personal Welcome from the Owner...
Hello. My name is Jerry Figgiani, and I am the owner, and head instructor of East Coast Black Belt Academy. Our academy was founded in 1990 in Middle Island, NY. We pride ourselves on teaching the highest quality martial arts, character development and moral integrity to students ranging from five years old to adults of any age. Additionally, we offer special discounts for families.
Beginners are our specialty. From your very first class, we guarantee that you will never feel intimidated, embarrassed, or physically vulnerable. We prioritize your comfort and progress, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Moreover, we do not tolerate nor welcome individuals with negative intentions, ensuring that our academy is a safe and welcoming space. We foster an ego-free, team atmosphere where our experienced students wholeheartedly support and encourage our new members.
It does not matter if you are young or old, athletic or out-of-shape; you will immediately feel at home at East Coast Black Belt Academy. The bottom-line is, your dedication combined with our style and approach to the martial arts will transform your life, both on and off the training floor. We welcome you to visit us or give us a call, or click the button below so we can explain exactly how our program soars above the rest!
– Jerry Figgiani
PS... If you're interested in Karate, Martial Arts, self-defense, Japanese sword, bully prevention, women’s self-defense, or just getting fit and staying healthy, and you live in Suffolk County, the Town of Brookhaven, or near any of these areas...
...you are close enough to train at East Coast Black Belt Academy! We invite you to come in for a tour of our facility and set up a free trial class for your or your child!
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