Despite the hard work, kids thoroughly enjoy karate class. Sensei Rossini works well with children, using words they understand and making the most mundane drills fun. Children are taught to count loud, demonstrate techniques, answer questions, and partner with everyone in the class. More advanced students take a leadership role. These factors keep attention and energy level high. The physical training kids get in karate enhances their performance in other sports and helps to protect them from injuries.

Sensei Rossini is a respected individual in the New England Martial Arts region. He has established a successful competition record and trained many quality national competitors. In 2008 his students took home 14 medals at the USANKF National Karate Championships. 5 of those students became National Champions as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. In 2009 there were 8 new national champions and 30 total medals. Three of those national champions train at One Stop Fun.

Current Ranks:4th degree black belt Shotokan Karate, 4th degree black belt in Jiu-jitsu & 2nd degree black belt Aiki-Jitsu

Championships: 3x National Champion

Coaching: USANKF National Coach Lic. B

Children: James (age 15) and Emily (age 11). Both study karate. James is a sophomore at Saint Johns High School 2012. Emily is an avid dancer.

Shotokan karate is the traditional form of karate most widely practiced in Japan. It is a direct style, which emphasizes linear techniques and efficient body movement. Students practice kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). In kihon, students learn proper technique in punching, striking, kicking, blocking, and stances. In kata, the basics are combined into a prearranged series of techniques. Finally, in kumite, students have the opportunity to draw from their expanding repertoire of techniques in a fast paced, unpredictable match with another student.

Tuesday: A. 4:30-5:25 PM ages 5-7 (only open to existing students and new students under age 7) B. 5:30-7:00 PM ages 7 to adult (must also attend Thursday 6:00 class) Thursday: C. 12:15-12:45 PM Karate Tots (ages 3-4) D. 5:00-6:00 PM ages 5-7 (only open to existing students and new students under age 7) E. 6:00-7:30 PM ages 7 to adult (must also attend Tuesday 5:30 class) Cost: Shotokan Karate classes are $225/session to train twice a week. Train once a week for $160/session (see note). Karate Tots is $100/session. Note: Classes A & D go together (highly recommended to attend both). Classes B & E go together (must attend both). Registration is required. Please click here to register now.

The benefits of karate are many and will empower and enrich your or your child’s life in so many ways.

Martial arts students become stronger, more flexible, and agile; greatly enhancing their sense of physical well-being and performance in other sports.

Training regularly in the martial arts is a much more effective method of learning self defense than taking a "self defense" course. Becoming confident and instinctual in applying self defense techniques in a fast, high-pressure situation takes time and repeated practice.

Martial arts students enjoy a heightened sense of awareness, focus, self confidence, and ability to think on their feet.

Students naturally apply the valuable lessons learned inside the dojo to daily life outside the dojo; respect for others, attention to detail, patience, balancing confidence & humility, striving for perfection, and perseverance.

More advanced students naturally take a leadership role in class, building confidence, communication and leadership skills, that can be applied in every other area of their lives.

• In the dojo, safety is a top priority.
• Sensei Rossini and his assistant instructors monitor contact very closely.
• Beginners do not experience the same contact as an advanced student.
• Full contact sparring is not practiced.
• Students do not spar until they have exhibited the ability to control techniques.
• Strong basic skills provide the foundation for good sparring.