Falcon International Karate Do Association

Falcon International Karate Do Association has been offering instruction and training in Karate Do since 2004. Located in Woodhaven, NY, Falcon International Karate Do Association has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts. 

Headed by Jorge L Falcon Lopez (5 Dan Black Belt President & Founder) and a staff of expert instructors and managers, including Shihan Pedro Falcon,  Miguel Silva, Michelle Guzman, Johana Arrieta ,LuzDary Falcon and Sempai Sara Falcon FIKA USA, offers a number of programs for physical fitness and instruction in Karate Do 

How to Contact Us

We invite you to come and visit our facility located at 89-16 Jamaica ave, Woodhaven, NY and consider enrolling in one of our outstanding programs such as, Shotokan Karate Do, After School Program and Summer Program.

You can also reach us through Direct E-Mail or our Contact Form. You can also call us on the phone at: 718-704-7554. Please refer to our Hours of Operation to call us within our business hours. 

THE DOJO KUN

THE DOJO KUN The Dojo Kun is a set of precepts that contain the fundamental elements of karate training. It is said to have originated with an Okinawan martial artist known as Karate Sakugawa (1733-1815). They state the following maxims: 1. Seek perfection of character 2. Be faithful 3. Endeavor 4. Respect others 5. Refrain from violent behavior “Seek Perfection of Character” indicates that the art is more than just physical. Through rigorous training, the spirit to succeed and never give up will be developed. “To Be Faithful” alludes to the fact that the student must always remain true to not only their teachers and training, but also to themselves. The “Endeavour” mentioned in the Dojo Kun refers to the complete dedication necessary to achieve mastery of the art. In no case is mastery possible without strenuous effort on the part of the practitioner. “Respect for Others” reinforces the fact that martial arts begins and ends with respect. This is what separates classical martial arts from simply learning how to fight. Students show respect for each other by bowing and do the same to show respect for the Instructors. The Instructors show respect for the students by bowing to them. “Refrain From Violent Behavior” means that every martial arts student must do their utmost to never use their skills to harms others. The goal of karate is selfmastery. This means that a student never finds themselves in a position were they must use their skills unless they are threatened by death or grievous bodily harm. 

RULES OF THE DOJO

RULES OF THE DOJO ? Attend all classes PROMPTLY ON TIME and do the required work with enthusiasm and sincerity. ? The advice of your karate Instructors and seniors must be accepted with respect at all times. ? The Instructors has complete authority. The students are not free to stop and start as they like, but to train continuously. ? The Senior Students have the responsibility to see that the standard of karate is kept rising and that their instructions are obeyed. ? Sloppy habits in the dojo will make for sloppy karate and a general decline in the standard of cleanliness. Always strive for perfection. ? A lower ranked student is encouraged to ask a higher ranked student for help and assistance during FREE time, before or after class, not while the Instructors are teaching. ? Sitting in the dojo is only done when asked to do so and not when one feels compelled to do so. When the Instructor is teaching, always show respect by standing in a “ready” or “focused” position. ? When entering the dojo, asking questions of your Instructor, or beginning and ending working with a partner, the karate student bows to show proper respect and courtesy. ? Karate students must always take pride in their appearance at all times. A student’s karate-gi must be clean and fit properly. Sleeves and pant legs are to be turned up or at best, hemmed. ? Jewelry and all metal objects (hairpins etc.) are to be removed before entering the dojo for training. ? Feet and hands are to be clean and nails trimmed. ? Students are humble and courteous. No student shall criticize any other student, dojo or martial art. ? Fighting is never permitted. Any student caught fighting outside the dojo will be removed from class permanently. ? No food, drinks or gum chewing is allowed in class or on the premises unless it is part of a dojo event.