L.I. Ninjutsu Centers
L.I. Ninjutsu Centers is a martial arts and self-defense school on Hawthorne Avenue in East Islip that has taught on Long Island since 1991. Classes blend Ninjutsu with Karate, Ju Jutsu, Judo, Aikido and MMA, and are split by age: Little Warriors for ages 2 to 4, Mighty Warriors for ages 5 to 7, Elite Youth for ages 7 to 12, and a Teen and Adult program for ages 13 and up. A separate program designed for students who are blind or visually impaired runs from age 7 through adults. The school welcomes beginners and students with special needs, and works with neurodivergent children. Group classes run five nights a week and on Saturday mornings, private and semi-private lessons are available, and there is an outdoor playground and recreation area. The school also hosts martial arts birthday parties, open to kids who are not students, with a class, karate games and an obstacle course.
- Ages 2-4, 5-7, 7-12 and 13 & up
- visually impaired program ages 7 & up
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