ABOUT US
Welcome to Eric San José Martial Arts. My message is simple: this is not a commercial martial arts school. When you enroll here, you will be personally taught by me. I customize every workout to fit your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re looking to train in traditional martial arts, kickboxing, self-defense, competition, or simply get into shape, I will personally work with you to help you achieve those goals. Whether in a one-on-one session or a group setting, you will always have me as your teacher and trainer. How many schools can say that?
My students come from all walks of life—4-year-olds, pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, homemakers, business owners, and professional athletes. I believe that anyone with the desire to learn can be trained. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with members of the Nassau and Suffolk County Police Departments, NYS Troopers, and FBI Special Agents. Many of my students have achieved success in competition, winning regional and national Sport Karate titles in forms and point fighting. Others, including teens and adults, have participated in kickboxing events.
I’ve also had the honor of training high-level martial artists like NASKA Super Competitor Sammy Smith, who has claimed every major tournament title in the U.S. and many international titles, and successful martial arts school owners who come to me for private lessons to enhance their skills.
At Eric San José Martial Arts, you’ll get personal, high-quality training tailored to help you reach your potential. That’s my promise to every student.
BIOGRAPHY
MASTER ERIC SAN JOSE
1991 & 1993 NASKA National Korean Forms Champion
1990 - 1993 NASKA Region 13 Forms Champion
1989 All New York State Champion
Numerous 1st Place Victories across North America including: The Battle of Atlanta, The Bluegrass Nationals, U.S. Open (Orlando, Fla), New England Open (Boston, MA), Texas Challenge, and the Jhoon Rhee Internationals (Washington D.C.)
Demonstrations Performed: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Madison Square Garden, Tropicana Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nevada), Foxwoods Resort and Casino (Stonington, CT.), The Copacabana (NYC)
8th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang of Brooklyn, NY. Specializing in the Chung Do Kwan/Oh Do Kwan Style more commonly known as the Int'l Tae Kwon Do Federation (ITF) style of Tae Kwon Do
2nd Degree Black Belt in Shoto Kan Karate Do. Trained in the traditional Japan Karate Association (JKA) version
Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Western Kick Boxing and USA Boxing
Kali, Escrima, and Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do (JKD) Concepts under Tom Barrell.