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03/10/2026

17/09/2026

Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un excelente comienzo de este nuevo año escolar. Ahora que el verano ha llegado a su fin y retomamos nuestras rutinas, queremos dar una cálida bienvenida a todos nuestros estudiantes y familias, especialmente a quienes se unen a nuestra familia del dojo por primera vez.

El comienzo de un nuevo año escolar se parece mucho al inicio de un nuevo camino en karate. Es una oportunidad para fijarnos metas, aceptar nuevos desafíos y comprometernos a seguir creciendo cada día. Tanto en la escuela como en el dojo, el éxito se logra con esfuerzo, perseverancia, disciplina y una actitud positiva.

A medida que los estudiantes avanzan en su entrenamiento, descubren que el karate es mucho más que aprender técnicas. El karate enseña respeto, humildad, fortaleza ante las dificultades y confianza en uno mismo. Son valores y habilidades que ayudan a nuestros jóvenes a tener éxito en la escuela, en el hogar y en la vida.

Nos complace anunciar que las clases comenzarán el **martes 22 de septiembre**. Este año contamos con un excelente equipo de instructores formado por OSensei Eugenia Arroyo y Sensei Robert Shavers. Además, Sensei Sonia Arroyo brindará apoyo al equipo de manera ocasional.

Queremos agradecer a todas nuestras familias por su confianza y apoyo continuo. Su respaldo y motivación son fundamentales para el crecimiento y éxito de cada estudiante. Juntos construimos un dojo donde nuestros jóvenes pueden aprender, desarrollarse y convertirse en la mejor versión de sí mismos.

Esperamos compartir con ustedes otro año lleno de entrenamiento, aprendizaje y logros. Sigan trabajando con dedicación, apoyándose mutuamente y recordando siempre que todo cinturón negro fue alguna vez un cinturón blanco que nunca se rindió.

¡Bienvenidos de nuevo! Les deseamos un año escolar lleno de éxitos, aprendizaje y muchas bendiciones para toda la familia.

14/09/2026

We hope everyone has had a wonderful start to the new school year. As summer comes to an end and we return to our routines, we would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our students and families—especially those who are joining our dojo for the first time.

The start of a new school year is much like beginning a new journey in karate. It is a time to set goals, embrace challenges, and commit ourselves to continuous growth. Whether in the classroom or on the dojo floor, success is built through effort, perseverance, discipline, and a positive attitude.

As students progress in their training, they learn that karate is about much more than kicks and punches. It teaches respect, humility, resilience, and the confidence to face challenges both on and off the mat. These are lessons that serve us well in school, at home, and throughout life.

We are pleased to announce that classes will begin on **Tuesday, September 22**. We are fortunate to have an outstanding instructional team this year that includes OSensei Eugenia Arroyo and Sensei Robert Shavers. Sensei Sonia Arroyo will occassionally provide support to the team.

Thank you to all of our families for your continued support and trust. Your encouragement plays an important role in each student's journey. Together, we create a dojo where students can learn, grow, and become the best versions of themselves.

We look forward to another year of training, learning, and achieving great things together. Keep working hard, support one another, and remember that every black belt was once a white belt who never gave up!

Welcome back, and best wishes for a successful and rewarding school year.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmas, aunties, sisters, and teachers who nurture and support our students every day. Your love, guidance, and dedication make all the difference!

09/12/2025

Sunday's GotanRyu tournament was a true success. We are incredibly proud of everyone who participated. Every competitor demonstrated great sportsmanship, gave their best, and most importantly, had fun.

Winning isn’t always about taking first place. It’s about showing up, pushing through nerves, and stepping into the ring. That courage is a victory on its own.

None of this would have been possible without the support of our families — moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles. Your encouragement makes all the difference.

Kudos to all of you.
We couldn’t be prouder.❤️🤍🖤 Sensei Sonia

08/12/2025

East Coast School Of Combined Martial Arts Hernandez Program.
All karate competitors did an excellent job today in our Gotan Ryu Tournament 🙏💜🥋

10/11/2024

Introducing Shidoin Alisha Felix.

Alisha started her Martial arts training at the Rafael Hernández After-School Karate Program and continues her training at East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts Arroyo's Program. She successfully completed her black belt test (which lasted 6 1/2 hours) on 11.9.24.

Alisha is a perfect example of a dedicated and committed student. Her years of hard work have paid off and we are proud to welcome her into our black belt family. At East Coast everything is earned, nothing is given and Alisha has earned the title of Shidoin, oss!

30/03/2024

Students participated in the February 2024 inter-school GotanRyu tournament. Awesome job👏 So nice to see kids and parents smiling and having fun💛

17/06/2023

Tournament today at the Rafael Hernandez School was a really beautiful experience for all the participants. Thank you to Kyoshi Paterson, Sensei Vicky Arroyo and Sonia M Arroyo Ortiz, Shidoins, Anita Torres, students and parents for helping me in creating those smiles and memories for our community , oss

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