Three WordsYes. I. Can.Your Kid Takes Home.
Family-owned since 2003. Real karate, a class mantra kids repeat at home and on homework, and senseis who know every child by name. Patchogue parents call it the best investment they've made.
Kids Martial Arts Intro
Uniform Included
21 Days of Kids Karate for $21
Our web-only starter special.
- 21 days of Kids Martial Arts classes
- Free uniform ($70 value)
- First belt opportunity included
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Sound Familiar?
Does this sound like your child?
- They lose focus quickly — homework takes way longer than it should
- They hesitate to try new things or speak up around other kids
- Screens have replaced real activity and real challenge
- They need an outlet for energy — and a structure that holds them accountable
Here's what parents notice first:
- They focus longer at school and finish homework without the battle
- They walk into new rooms with their head up — not glued to your side
- They trade screen time for real skills they're proud of
- They learn that effort earns reward — and they start applying it everywhere
4.9★
221 Google reviews — the most common story is a shy or struggling kid who found their voice
Designed For This Age
Confidence That Carries Everywhere.
Every class, kids shout "Yes I Can!" — multiple times. Parents tell us they hear it at the kitchen table during homework. The only competition here is with yourself: one more push-up, one more try. That's the confidence that follows them into the classroom.
Real Self-Defense
Practical, age-appropriate skills they'll hopefully never need — and the awareness to avoid trouble in the first place.
Laser Focus & Discipline
Structured drills teach your child to listen, focus, and finish what they start — skills that transfer directly to schoolwork.
Unshakeable Confidence
Confidence built on real challenge and real effort — not participation trophies. Your child earns every belt they wear.
Respect & Leadership
Bowing, addressing instructors, leading younger students — character training built into every class.
Belt Progression That Means Something
Clear goals, real testing, earned belts. Kids learn that consistent effort produces real results.
An Outlet For Energy
Purposeful movement — kicks, blocks, partner drills, and forms — so they're focused AND tired by bedtime.
45 Minutes Of Real Training
Bow In & Warm-Up
Bowing in, stretching, and a structured warm-up that sets the tone — focus mode, on.
Skill Building
Kicks, blocks, stances, and forms taught in age-appropriate progressions. Real martial arts, taught the right way.
Partner Drills & Application
Controlled partner work — pad drills, self-defense scenarios, and technique application with constant supervision.
Cool Down & Recognition
Class wraps with effort awards, stripe ceremonies, and the day's character lesson. Parents are welcome to watch.
Multiple Instructors
on the mat every class, so every kid gets coached
Every minute purposeful. Every kid challenged.
Within The First Few Weeks
What Parents Notice First
You won't have to wonder if it's working. These are the changes parents tell us about — unprompted.
They say "Yes I Can" at homework time — without being told
They take a calm breath and refocus instead of giving up
They make eye contact and speak up — and stand up for others
They leave every class smiling and sweaty, asking when the next one is
Built For This Age
Safe, Structured & Age-Appropriate
We know you're trusting us with your child. Here's how we earn that trust every single class.
Controlled Contact, Always Supervised
Partner work uses pads and controlled drills. No uncontrolled sparring. Every interaction is coached, every time.
45 Minutes, Perfectly Structured
Designed for 6–12 year-old attention spans. Every minute planned — no wasted time, no chaos.
High Standards, Strong Encouragement
We hold kids to a real standard — and we celebrate every step they take to meet it. No yelling, no shaming.
Every Class Ends With A Win
Kids don't remember drills — they remember how class made them feel. We design every session so your child walks out taller than they walked in.
Earned Recognition, Not Handed Out
We celebrate effort, focus, and breakthroughs — so confidence is built on something real.
Taught By A Family, Not A Franchise
Sensei Bill, Sensei Bobby and Sensei Jackie run every program — with instructors like Sensei Grace who grew up on these same mats.
Pride They Bring Home
Expect demonstrations in the kitchen, the living room, and at grandma's house.
Why Families Stay
Parents sign up for an intro. They stay because the results are undeniable.
4.9★
average across 221 Google reviews from local families
Since 2003
family-owned and run by the Roeder family on Waverly Ave
7th Dan
Sensei Bill Roeder, Isshinryu Karate — Bobby (6th) and Jackie (4th) teach beside him
Your Child Is Ready
To Stand Tall.
Kids Martial Arts Intro
Uniform Included
21 Days of Kids Karate for $21
Our web-only starter special.
- 21 days of Kids Martial Arts classes
- Free uniform ($70 value)
- First belt opportunity included
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Sensei Bill Roeder
"If after your first few classes you feel this isn't the right fit, just let me know and I'll make it right. I want every Patchogue family to feel completely confident getting their child started."
7th Degree Black Belt
Owner & Founder · Waverly Martial Arts
Common Questions
Got Questions?
Your Child Is Ready
To Stand Tall.
Join the Patchogue, Holbrook and Holtsville families who've made Waverly Martial Arts part of their week since 2003 — and hear "Yes I Can" at home.