My son loved going to Harmony by Karate. He learned so much and even loved to practice at home. Would highly recommend!

Harmony By Karate is a martial arts studio and practice that I and many others call home. This martial arts practice for grown ups and adults is not about fear, domination, or personal ego... it is a place for those who are looking to discover the strength of their spirit and harness their own power and ability to implement change and peace around them. This school is a place where children and adults don’t just grow in their martial arts skills. Harmony By Karate is a perfect example of what a community aimed for unity, inclusion and peace making looks like. The teachers and children have a symbiotic relationship in class based on honor and respect where both seek to learn and grow from each other. I am a profesional dancer/Choreographer. Through Harmony By Karate, I have sharpened my artistic voice and prepared my body and spirit to unabashedly create dances and grow in strength from the inside, out!

Harmony by Karate is a great place. Sensei John is remarkable at helping kids overcome obstacles, supporting parents in supporting their kids, and my kid was thriving. When the move happened to doing everything online, I continued to be super impressed. Sensei John very quickly had classes up and running on zoom, and he continues to be very thoughtful in how he and his staff are delivering the classes and checking in about how the kids are experiencing the new-mode of classes. My kid is learning and moving and growing, and Im so grateful!

I have known Sensei John and his incredible team for the last 10 years. It feels like John and his team at Harmony by Karate have been through a war with my family and they have become an extended part of our family. John has always made himself available to my family 24/7 – challenges we face at home, challenges at school, challenges as parents – he is ALWAYS THERE to help and provide support. Laser focus on personal growth, respect, understanding and tolerance of the views and ideas of others is incorporated into the essence of the program, and something my kids will take with them for the rest of their lives.John and Harmony by Karate have empowered my children in building their self-confidence with the physical skills of the martial arts as well as reaching their highest level of citizenship. The program is a true gift for the entire family!!

Harmony By Karate is an incredibly loving and inclusive space online and offline. Even if Karate isnt something you were always interested in, this dojo has a way of connecting each individual to the experience in a way that will keep them feeling motivated and powerful. In other words, theres a little bit of something for everyone at HBK. HBK was hands down my favorite place I have ever worked at!

Harmony By Karate is a second home and a place to call home by many people of ALL ages. Ive had the opportunity and blessing to work very closely with Sensei John M and his incredibly strong-hearted staff for three months. It has been a welcoming and safe space from the moment I walked the steps and into the door.Their method of teaching supports an incredible foundation that all martial artists and all walks of life can benefit from as it has been gifted from generation to generation of top line teachers. Their techniques have also been intentionally curated to be simple and effective in training and opening the physical, mental, and sensory bodies.Their space AND equipment is extremely clean and a helping hand is a part of the teaching as a gesture of respect.Most importantly, the children as well as adults all love this community. Each time we meet, kids of all ages and at all levels of experience openly share their gratitude and appreciation for the support they receive here.During the 2020 global pandemic struggle, founder Sensei John and his staff continue to bring peace to countless students and families by taking the dojo to their home, virtually - always with smile, heart, and gratitude. We gather for not only physical practice, but also for circles to connect and give thanks to life, to each other, and what each student has to offer. Each class and gathering open communication for learning, wisdom, and expression.I am grateful that HBK is passionately Working towards bringing a solution of peace to school systems everywhere by walking and being the path of harmony. I love it here and cannot wait to be back. Thank you

Sensai John has created an experience which transcends the dojo. We originally matriculated our young daughter at Harmony by Karate nearly 3 years ago; we did it to simply provide her the skill of self-defense. Our daughter has experienced far more than this seemingly basic expectation on our part. She has developed an inner awareness, both mentally and emotionally, which has given her greater self-confidence and respect. She’s also further developed her natural empathy and respect for others. At times, we experienced struggles and plateaus in our daughter’s progress and John was always there to discuss at length and suggest an alternative approaches. He has always been invested in his students and the results show. My daughter absolutely loves going to Harmony and it has been the one non-negotiable “must” of all her activities. My hats off to John and his wonderful staff for creating such a special place to learn and grow.

Sensei John and his whole team are so incredible. Johns heart has no boundaries. He speaks to his students in such a thoughtful, generous, nurturing way. He has truly touched my son and our whole family. I originally came to Harmony by Karate, because we wanted a place for our then 5 year old to find his tribe. John provided that for him and then some. Not only does our son have a tribe, he has a second home.

Harmony by karate is my oasis. It is a place where I go twice a week to not only get a great workout and learn survival tactics but to get grounded and centered as well. The mix of martial arts, meditation, yoga and wisdom come together in a safe place where I feel empowered, inspired and respected. My Son has also benefited from the skills he is learning about life. He is encouraged by each Sensei to get stronger, work harder and believe in himself.

This Karate school is great. I have seen many in the past, but I really like their classes. the classes are not full, and they have enough sensei to check on each child. they also start with private classes, to teach them the basics, which is very important. they guide and make sure each child is doing the right movements, not just making them following instructions and been overlooked.He loves each class and its helping him in many ways, not only physically, also discipline etc.So far, its the best karate school i have seen, and i would recommend it to everyone.

My name is Hunter, and I have been a student of Harmony by Karate for 7 years. I would not be the person I am today if it was not for this karate practice. It has fostered my growth as a martial artist, but also as a human being. I was introduced to it at the age of 10 after leaving a karate franchise that was devoted only to brute force and competition. This dojo is more than just karate, it encompasses yoga, karate, and spiritual development to empower, improve, and nurture people of all ages. It is an invaluable part of my life that I will treasure forever, and that will never change.

Harmony by Karate has changed the way I think and my way of life. I am 71 years old and about 7 years ago I had Spinal Fusion. Although I worked out constantly and had many hours of physical therapy, I had still lost a great deal of flexibility and balance. I was beginning to feel my age. Since joining Harmony by Karate, I have improved my core strength along with my flexibility and balance. I am beginning to feel younger and more confident in myself. Sensei Johns regiment of Martial Arts Training along with meditation and deep breathing has restored my sense of what is still possible for me to attain in the years ahead. I am a True Believer. I would recommend this training to old and young alike. By the way, my nephew Jared, is in my class and he has just received his Yellow Belt. Proud Uncle Mickey Palmer

My seven-year-old son has been welcomed into this dojo with open arms. We have seen him grow in personal pride and focus. He absolutely loves going to class and has been coming home and teaching his little sister how to breath, meditate, and focus, as well as practicing his new skills. We could not be happier.

Harmony by Karate Dojo is an extremely special place. It is not just a place to learn the skill of karate , though that is taught in a beautifully comprehensive way. But by combining that with elements of yoga, general body conditioning & strength training, and meditation, there is a deeper kind of teaching going on here. Founder and teacher Sensei John Mirrione is a leader, teacher and philosopher of intense commitment, dedication & integrity, who cares about the growth of his students inside and out. A nationally recognized advocate of anti-bullying , he brings his own journey to the compassionate, yet disciplined work he does with his students. And the other remarkable teachers there bring their own personal journeys to their teaching. (Shout out to Sensei Sage and Sensei Barry!) The dojo is a space of inclusion & a garden for growth. After our family went through a huge loss, Harmony by Karate gave my daughter a new chapter in her life, a new community to be a part of & a path to strengthening her body & spirit. HBK teaches self respect & respect for others , & offers a place to work on those things.Sensei John also brings in wonderful guest speakers & teachers from all around the world, and honors traditions, like tea ceremonies. This is a place for both children and adults to study & feed their potential. We are forever grateful to Harmony By Karate for becoming family to us, and for the privilege of witnessing what it did for so many other fellow members of it’s community .

My experience with Harmony By Karate is a great one. The teaching has evolved my physical body as well as my cognitive body in several ways. As a teacher and exercise physiologist I am humbled to be apart of a school that teaches integrity of a particular subject that we are learning.

Harmony by Karate is an all around great community, place, and experience for me. I have been doing karate there since I was two, and Ive really found my place there, and have learned so much about respect, responsibility, friendship, harmony, peacefulness, (and so on), and of course mixed martial arts and yoga. If your looking for a great place to learn and grow, Harmony By Karate is the place to do that.

Harmony by Karate is a place that is filled with an abundance of respect, unity and excellence. The quality of the teaching is remarkable and the treatment that you get from the staff here is incomparable. I recommend that you give this place a try if you are looking for a place that is able to instill more than karate moves. This place has a philosophy.

If you are seeking a life change -- this dojo is for you!Let me begin by saying that if you only want to study karate, because you only care about the fighting and having a black belt, then this is not the dojo for you. Yes, you will fight and yes, you will acquire higher belts, but karate is about building ones character -- not just kicking and punching.I didnt know that fact when I began my journey / friendship with Sensei John back in 1997. I was someone who did not have much confidence, was out-of-shape and was not much of an athlete. However, Sensei John challenged me to challenge myself. He knew exactly what I needed. I also noticed that he knew exactly what each student needed. He has a gift of holding a mirror in ones face (ever so slightly) so that they can learn about themselves and grow, but without feeling uncomfortable or intimidated. He has passed these gifts onto his student teachers. Each of them are special, kind, talented karate teachers who truly care.If you want to learn powerful karate techniques, you will find the Shorinjiryu (Shaolin Temple) style taught at Harmony by Karate is the real deal. It teaches all the karate you will ever need to know to protect yourself, but if you are also looking to find that sense of harmony or peace within that, ironically, karate brings, then this is the dojo for you. On top of that, Sensei John is a philosopher, and he brings his daily messages into the dojo. Children also experience these messages through books and the teachers words, and they will thrive and change here, too.If you want to have a great workout and even lose weight (I lost 75 pounds doing karate), then your search is over. We even had bodybuilders and super-athletes in our classes, who found the workouts quite challenging.Finally, I found The Harmony by Karate Dojo, Sensei John and his student teachers to be a family. Theres a special comradery or spirit that happens in the dojo. Maybe its the feng shui or energy of the space. Maybe its the kindness and caring, but it changed my life, and I am pretty sure it will change yours, too.

My 8 year old daughter was a student at Harmony by Karate last year until we moved out of the city. Harmonys focus on the mind/body connection, meditation and classes taught by peers make it a unique and highly valuable life-training program for kids.

Sensai John and the entire team at Harmony Karate have been wonderful. Their patience, kindness and commitment to building an inclusive environment is evident in every interaction. My children look forward to class and are excited to share what they have learned. Excellent program!!

My 3 children have been part of the Harmony by Karate community for more than 10 years. It has been a formative part of their lives providing them with the discipline and patience that has helped them in many stages of their development. The HBK staff is incredibly skilled in teaching the techniques of meditation and physical training to both adults and children. HBK has created a warm and welcoming community which were felt privileged to be a part of.

Being part of the wonderful community of Harmony by Karate has been a blessing for us. Here, our kids have learned and grown in a fun and challenging manner, surrounded by love and in a safe environment. Sensei John and his teachers are amazing.

This dojo is amazing for anyone who wants to learn martial arts the staff there are very kind and sensei John was very nice and helpful the time i was there I am am very happy I went there and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn

Harmony by Karate is a very special place. For several years I have been searching for an exercise that I would connect with mind, body, and soul and I found it at the Dogo. Sensei John has created a powerful program that helps you connect your body to your soul by merging yoga, meditation, and martial arts. The teachers are highly gifted, patient, and understanding. Sensei John deeply cares about all his students and takes the time to give them the personal attention they need. He works closely with the parents of the students offering guidance and coaching. It’s truly a remarkable loving and spiritual community. Not only are you transforming your body, but you are spiritually connecting to your soul. It’s amazing to see how the children grow and evolve with the amazingly gifted teachers, who are extremely loving, empathetic, and dedicated. I highly recommend Harmony by Karate as it benefits adults and children in their self-development and all around well-being.

John Mirrione and the Harmony By Karate Studio will take you or your child to new heights in expanding your physical, mental and emotional strength. The founder John Mirrione has a very extensive background in both martial arts and character development. More importantly, his integrity stands above the rest! It is truly one of the best programs in the world!!

I have been a student at Harmony By Karate for more than 13 years. Karate and Sensi John has changed my life. Beside karate giving me a work out, it provides me with mental piece and strength. Sensi John has given me a way of life and another tool to balance my life in all aspects.

Sensi John Mirrione is a contributing author to our latest book Healer. I have been a student of martial arts since I was a teenager and I can safely say that his work goes far beyond punching and kicking. Sensi John has a deep awareness of the energetic alignment behind this transformative practice. I highly recommend Sensi John!

I contacted Sensai John of Harmony Karate to discuss having our daughter, who has special needs, join his karate class. Not only was Sensai John completely open to having our daughter join, but he opened his heart and embraced my daughter in the most amazing way!! A recent NIH research article I read showed that 3 out of 7 ways to increase executive functioning, in all children, are Meditation, Yoga and Karate...Harmony Karate provides ALL three! My daughter LOVES going to karate and she has learned SO much! She is more settled and focused, in and out, of her karate lessons. Please spread the word of this incredibly unique karate program! John, and Johns staff, are truly one of a kind!!!

My son studied at Harmony by Karate from the time he was in elementary school until he left the city to go to college.Through the changes from elementary to middle to hight school, HBK was a constant,From the time he was a little guy all the way through adolescence and young adulthood, HBK was a constant.In Sensei John and the other senseis he found mentors.In the other students he found enduring friendships.HBK is a place where all students are valued and supported, where they are taught that martial arts are about developing themselves as a whole person.I cannot recommend the school highly enough. Il always appreciate that it was part of our lives.

Where do I start?? Sensei John is an outstanding person above all else. That being said, he is also an amazing teacher, advocate, and martial artist. I have known Sensei John since 1994 and it has been a journey of friendship, learning (he taught my daughter), training, and fun. I highly recommend him and his staff and program. He is a man of integrity and love. I am grateful to call him Sensei, and Friend.Thom SchuchaskieOwner/Head Instructor at Urban Kid Adventurers

Harmony By Karate and the work of Sensei John have been an outstanding and valuable experience in my life. The dojo is a marvelous place to learn. There i found generous and kind people happy to share their knowledge and support. I have become a better athlete, a healthier person, a better person, as a result of learning there. I can only thank Sensei John, Sensei Barry, Emily and Chris, and all the students I had the privilege to work with and learn from.

Harmony by Karate is hands down the best martial arts program in New York. The integration of the mental and physical aspects of Karate makes this a very unique program and one of the few that stay true to the original philosophy of martial arts.

Compassionate, enriching environment! All instructors are great!

I have been a student at Harmony By Karate for the past 7 years and the practice has help me grown both physically and mentally.The karate practice has helped me become stronger, more flexible, and overall in better physical condition. Mentally I have matured greatly due to the practice and learned much, not just about defending myself, but about life. I am still a student, close to getting my black belt, and I am so grateful to all the Senseis, Senpais, and other students at Harmony By Karate who made the classes more than just a way to learn how to defend myself.

I have been training with Sensei John Mirrione for 17 years. The program is exceptional. I have found his balanced approach to spiritual as well as physical training to be truly unique and beneficial. Sensei John has helped me lose weight, get in shape and improve my outlook as well. I highly recommend his program to people of all ages and capabilities.

I was first introduced to the school through enrolling my son. I was so impressed that I eventually joined myself. I am on now on my fifth year of attending Harmony by Karate. I keep coming back because it is a unique environment where I am continually learning more about myself with each lesson. The katas may be simple but perfecting the execution requires focus and involves all aspects of the curriculum. The school is a mix of meditation (stillness), tai chi (slowness), martial arts (quickness) and yoga (flexibility) within a very supportive and cooperative class setting. It is a place for movement, reflection and a greater understanding of how your energy flows in various situations. Sensei John has a very strong vision for harmony that permeates the lessons, but within that harmony is a freedom for every sensei to add their own interpretation onto the classes which makes the experience even richer. In addition, the individualized attention each student receives is truly remarkable and helpful for perfecting the various Katas and yoga poses. I can not say enough about how important the practice is for my life and how it has benefited my child.

Work yourself in to the flow of contentment, well-being and personal power. Awaken muscles long underused. Stretch and sweat as you learn basic but powerful moves of ancient origin with modern applications. Train to defend yourself. And kick butt. And have fun. Be part of the family.This is some of the philosophy at Harmony by Karate. Classes are small, you get personal attention. You focus on the fundamentals and then the more advanced techniques. It is challenging and fulfilling. I oughta know.I joined HBK in August 1994 and Im still here. Thousands of punches, kicks, push-ups, combinations, and katas later, Im a Sandan, 3rd degree black belt instructor, tutor and practitioner.

Harmony by Karate has improved my mind, body, and spirit. Sensei John is a true visionary, and has staffed his Dojo with likeminded experts who are all aligned with the mission of spreading equality and respect. The quality of the instruction is exceptional and the space promotes a compassion and respect. I highly recommend this Dojo for anyone interested in studying martial arts!