About Blue Life Karate and Fitness

Welcome Message

Thank you for visiting Blue Life Karate and Fitness Centers, the home of Seisuikan Budo Ninjutsu. We are proud to be the area’s most preferred Martial Arts training center for children, teens, and their parents.

We understand the difference between the training needs of children and the training needs of adults. The curriculum for children is structured to be exciting and fun, with the added bonus of building a set of life skills such as focus, discipline and accountability that is invaluable. The curriculum for adults is structured to teach realistic self defense application for possible personal protection.

We achieve this mission by teaching the martial arts as a complete discipline of mind, body, and spirit. Our training methods are fun, informative, and are engaging for the whole family.

If you are interested and would like to explore martial arts as an avenue to enhance your mind, body and spirit, please feel free to browse our web site and sign up for a free intro class. I am sure that your experience will be a rewarding one.

Warm regards,


Shihan Durand Howard, 8th Degree Black Belt, Founder

 Member: U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame, World Karate Union Hall of Fame, Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame.

The concept of Seisuikan-Budo-Ninjutsu and Blue Life Karate and Fitness Centers was established in 1993 by Shihan Durand Howard and has grown to become the most preferred Martial Arts center in the area.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to help our students lead a more successful life through the practice of the Seisuikan Budo Ninjutsu system. We do this by teaching martial arts as a complete discipline (mind, body, spirit). In addition to developing physical defense, our system encourages the formation of higher personal standards and respect for fellow men and women. Through our practice and teaching, we strive to produce individuals who are positive, respected and productive members of society.

Blue Life Karate and Fitness Centers stays focused on providing our students with the highest quality of instruction, professionalism, and the best customer service in the industry. To achieve our goal we have implemented programs that cater to the individual interests of our community. Our Students range from all ages with interests varying from stress relief and embracing a healthier lifestyle through exercise, to intense traditional training that the Martial Arts are so famous for. All aspects of our center are arranged to build a balanced relationship of trust and respect with our students. We offer our services in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere that anyone can feel comfortable in. If you are ready to feel great, find discipline, improve your focus and find gain confidence, then come in and see us. Our doors are open!

We have three main goals for our students:

LEARN PRACTICAL SELF DEFENSE: Blue Life Karate and Fitness Centers has a system of natural, easy to learn movements, which are designed to allow individuals young and old, male or female, to defend themselves against aggressive, often larger opponents.

PROMOTE BETTER HEALTH: In order to eliminate wasted motion and promote increased speed and power, students are taught to become more relaxed and fluid. The aerobic effect of training improves the cardiovascular system (hearts and lungs) and accelerates the body’s metabolism, causing you to burn more calories and to lose weight. Regular training also results in increased balance, flexibility, strength, muscle tone, speed, coordination, and improved reflexes and timing! Better health means you will not only look better and feel better, but you will also have a lot more energy to do the things you enjoy.

 DEVELOP A STRONG MIND: In this aspect, our curriculum surpasses all other exercise and sports activities. Our program is taught according to  individual needs and levels of skills. Through our instructor’s guidance and encouragement, students begin to establish, and achieve personal goals. Students learn that, by setting realistic goals and applying dedication and hard work, anything is possible. This develops confidence! The virtues of Respect, Concentration, Discipline, and Motivation are the characteristics of a truly confident individual. These virtues are consistently reinforced by our Staff. for wanting to take interest.

HOW TO CONTACT BLUE LIFE KARATE AND FITNESS CENTERS

We invite you to come and visit our facility located at 1809 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, New Jersey and consider enrolling in one of our outstanding programs. Follow the links to find out more information about all of our popular programs.

Please feel free to call   973-762-KICK or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for immediate attention to your questions.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING US ONLINE

We thank you for taking an interest in what we have to offer and thank you for visiting our web site! We hope that we have provided you with enough information to help you in your search for a Martial Arts training facility and we hope to meet you in the near future.