Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Martial Arts Training for All Ages
Founded in 1972, J. R. Roy Martial Arts has dedicated over five decades to delivering world-class martial arts instruction rooted in tradition and innovation. Our mission combines rigorous technical training with mindful practice, empowering students of all ages to cultivate physical strength, mental discipline, and spiritual balance. With a lineage tracing back to renowned masters like Remy A. Presas and T.T. Liang, we offer a comprehensive curriculum spanning American Karate, Tai Chi Chuan, Modern Arnis, Qigong, and Bagua Zhang. Our experienced instructors emphasize respect, nonviolence, and community, fostering personal growth through structured programs tailored to youth and adults. Daily practice of internal arts like Tai Chi enhances health, energy flow, and self-defense capabilities, while our American Karate System builds foundational skills in kicking, punching, and practical self-defense.Generations of students have benefited from our holistic approach, which integrates physical conditioning, meditation, and conflict-resolution training. We prioritize safety and individual progress, ensuring a supportive environment for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Our alumni include black belts who continue to uphold our values globally, and our community partnerships extend martial arts education to diverse populations. With a legacy of excellence recognized by the Martial Arts World Hall of Fame, we remain committed to evolving traditional practices while preserving their core philosophies.
Services
American Karate
Tai Chi Chuan
Modern Arnis
Qigong
Bagua Zhang
Youth Martial Arts
Adult Karate
Tai Chi for Health
Weapons Training
Meditation Programs
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of expertise in martial arts instruction from certified Hall of Fame instructors.
- Our curriculum integrates both internal and external martial arts for holistic physical and mental development.
- We provide age-specific programs tailored to youth and adult learners' unique needs.
- Our instructors emphasize practical self-defense techniques grounded in real-world applications.
- We maintain a supportive, non-competitive environment focused on personal growth and community.
Associations and certifications
- Martial Arts World Hall of Fame
What people say
Hidden gem
Unparalleled care
Safe haven
Community of strength
Amazing dojo
Services
American Karate
Our American Karate program blends traditional Okinawan Isshinryu techniques with modern kickboxing for effective self-defense and fitness. Students develop strength, balance, and discipline through structured kata forms, sparring drills, and practical applications. Ideal for all fitness levels, this physically demanding art teaches controlled contact techniques and awareness strategies while building cardiovascular endurance and mental focus.
Tai Chi Chuan
This internal martial art combines slow, flowing movements with meditation to improve health, balance, and energy flow. Practitioners learn the Yang Style solo form from the T.T. Liang lineage, focusing on yin-yang principles and chi cultivation. Regular practice enhances joint flexibility, reduces stress, and reveals martial applications hidden within graceful movements while promoting longevity through mindful body mechanics.
Modern Arnis
Specializing in 30 rattan cane techniques, Modern Arnis integrates Filipino jujitsu, stick fighting, and empty-hand defenses. Students master disarms, joint locks, and takedowns through partner drills and sparring, translating weapon techniques to unarmed scenarios. This practical system emphasizes real-world self-defense applications while developing coordination, timing, and situational awareness through dynamic flow drills and combat simulations.
Qigong
Our Qigong instruction includes standing meditation (Zhan Zhang), Eight Brocades, and animal frolics to enhance vitality and martial effectiveness. These exercises improve circulation, strengthen internal organs, and develop body awareness through coordinated breathing and movement patterns. Both beginners and advanced students benefit from this foundational practice that supports Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, and overall physical conditioning.
Youth Martial Arts
Designed for ages 7-13, our youth program builds character through structured American Karate training. Students learn respect, cooperation, and nonviolent conflict resolution while developing physical skills like kicking, punching, and self-defense. The curriculum emphasizes goal-setting through belt rankings and fosters creativity within a disciplined framework, creating a safe environment for children to grow physically and emotionally.
People
Sifu J. R. Roy
Founder & Head Instructor
A Martial Arts World Hall of Fame member with 45+ years of full-time teaching experience, Sifu Roy has developed a comprehensive system blending five martial arts. He studied directly under Grand Master Remy Presas and T.T. Liang, bringing authentic lineage to his instruction while emphasizing practical applications and health benefits.
Sensei Jeff Chaisson
Senior Instructor
Certified instructor with extensive experience in Karate, Tai Chi, and Modern Arnis, Sensei Chaisson leads classes focusing on technical precision and martial applications. He actively demonstrates advanced techniques like flying kicks and joint locks while mentoring students through progressive skill development in both internal and external martial arts.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer American Karate, Tai Chi Chuan, Modern Arnis, Qigong, and Bagua Zhang for both youth and adult students.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes, all programs welcome beginners with structured introductory courses and flexible enrollment options.
What are the benefits of martial arts training?
Students develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, mental discipline, stress reduction, and improved body awareness.
Do you offer family training programs?
Yes, multiple generations from the same family can train together in our mixed-level classes.
Are there performance or demonstration opportunities?
Students can participate in showcases and events demonstrating forms, sparring techniques, and weapon applications.
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