Our Programs & Classes

Students and enthusiasts of Karate have many reasons for their interest in this and other martial art styles. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. While still others are concerned about safety and self-defense.

Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense Belmont offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well. Click here to view our Weekly Class Schedule.

Adult & Teen Karate Comprehensive martial arts training for beginners through black belt. The unique Tokyo Joe System combines kempo, kung fu, jiu jitsu, freestyle boxing and more into a complete program that builds strength and endurance, self-discipline and self-esteem, while also teaching self-defense skills. Tokyo Joe's has been named one of the Top Twenty Karate Programs in the world by Sport Karate Magazine. Our program was designed with you in mind. It’s safe, fun to learn and GUARANTEED to make you look and feel better. All of our techniques can be tailored to each individual. We can work around any obstacle or challenge you may have.

Children Program Ages 3-6 This program is specifically designed for 3 thru 6 year olds.Tokyo Joe’s program works hand and hand with a child's school work, providing improved self-discipline, self-confidence, mental alertness, and goal setting skills. It is important for each child to learn to set short-term, intermediate, and long term goals. At Tokyo Joe’s Studios every child’s goal is the black belt. BLACK BELT is a symbol of excellence in martial arts and an important tool for instructors and parents to use for developing desire, tenacity, and for teaching the importance of follow-through in any activity.

Childrens Program Ages 7-12 Comprehensive belt-focused martial arts program tailored to the needs of children aged 7-12. The three words that best describe our program are fun, Fun and FUN, with lots of exercise and character-building added in.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position from which to force an attacker to submit. The system developed from a modified version of Judo including some techniques from Japanese Jujutsu. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Sparring and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition. BJJ is designed for one-on-one fighting. It emphasizes ground fighting techniques and submission holds involving joint-locks, chokeholds, and cranks also found in numerous other arts with or without ground fighting emphasis. The premise is that most of the advantage of a larger, stronger opponent comes from superior reach and more powerful strikes, both of which are sometimes negated if grappling on the ground. BJJ includes many Judo and wrestling techniques to throw or tackle opponents to the ground which revolve around using the primary bases of the body, the hips and shoulders. These takedowns are difficult to counter, once the opponent is on the ground, a number of maneuvers (and counter-maneuvers) are available to manipulate the opponent into suitable position for the application of a submission hold. This system of maneuvering and manipulation can be likened to a form of kinetic chess when utilized by two experienced practitioners. A submission hold is the equivalent of checkmate.The main emphasis in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to dominate the opponent through application of technique and force them to quit (submit). By using the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a smaller practitioner, male or female, can control much larger and stronger opponents and actually force the larger opponent to submit.

Open Floor This class is designed for any student and their family members to participate together in the martial arts expierence.

Black Belt Training (Children and Adults) This class is designed for any black belt to practice techniques. As well as provides an opportunity to learn various weapons.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions about our programs or would like to know about other programs that may not be listed here.