Grand Master Victor "Buddy" Amato is a 10th degree black belt in Goju Ryu Karate, who has innovated a system recognized internationally as Amato's Goju Ryu Karate.

Master Amato started practicing the Martial Arts at the age of 4. At only 18, while still in high school, he opened his own Goju-ryu karate dojo and hasn't looked back since. Specializing in teaching NJ children karate and several other Martial Arts, his dojo attracts students from all over Monmouth county.

Master Amato has been inducted into 23 karate halls of fame and operates his dojo in Keansburg, New Jersey.

Learn more about the man behind the Martial Arts academy here and check out the wide variety of karate classes as well! In addition, you can see some karate-related and other columns by Shihan such as:

• Answering parents' questions about NJ kids karate
• More parents questions about karate classes for kids
• The Martial Arts can help get kids past labels

Please enjoy your visit!

For more information, please call (732) 671-9555 or fax (732) 495-5759. We'll be happy to answer any and all questions about kids karate, adult karate, specific Martial Arts and more.