Hoteikan Dojo

Specialties

We are a local Family business proudly celebrating our 40^th anniversary of being in business. ossaaaa

At the Hoteikan Dojo we have Shotokan Karate, Judo and Jujitsu classes. We have taken the best of these arts and formulated a complete self-​defense system that is capable of handling modern day situations. Our instructors are Certified Fitness professionals as well as some are Certified NYC Board of Ed Teachers. Our instructors are traditional in nature and progressive in application of technique. We choose quality over quantity, and those that train in the system will find the Hoteikan is not just school, it’s a family to all.

With in our school we also have Cardio Kickboxing, Zumba Fitness ® for kids and adults, and MMA Jungle Fitness. Whether you are looking to learn the arts, to improve the mind, body, or spirit. Hoteikan is a great place for you.

History

Established in 1974.

The Hoteikan System originated from Grandmaster Emilio Claudio and Bob Hasman. Both men joined the Arts of Shotokan Karate Judo and Japanese Jujitsu to make San Do Ichi Ryu Jujitsu meaning 3 styles 1 way. 1974 was the start of Hoteikan but each traditional style dates back 100’s of years. We still train the arts traditionally as well as together with modern knowledge and application of our time.

Meet the Business Owner

Tom C.

Business Owner

He’s an 8^th degree blackbelt who began training in the arts at age 11. Shihan Carrano’s been teaching the martial arts for over 25 years. He’s Hoteikan Dojo’s chief instructor over the East Coast.

Well versed in Karate and Jujitsu, Shihan Carrano is well known and respected by his peers in the martial arts. His love and expertise in the martial arts is evident in his teaching. He has instructed and trained winners of Regional, National, and World Championship levels. He’s actively involved in the community and volunteers his time helping students in public schools with a bully buster program. He’s a licensed Massage Therapist and specializes in Shiatsu. A mechanic by trade where he’s applied his skills for over 25 years with the NYC Transit Authority and is presently Director of Subway Safety for TWU Local 100. Shihan Carrano is also the founder of the X-​treme Team Martial Arts league, graduate of Cornell’s leadership program, a husband, father & grandfather.