The staff at KMA have been monitoring COVID-19 keeping in mind our responsibility to both students and the community. As a result, we have decided to suspend operations. This suspension is in effect immediately and will remain for at least 3 weeks. We will continue to evaluate the risks and stay in communication regarding the situation. Meanwhile, do not hesitate …
A new year and a proud history…
Even as everyone here at Kearny Martial Arts looks forward to an amazing 2018, we wanted to take a moment and look back on some of our proud history. In this case, we will highlight just a few amazing photos of Grandmaster Vincent Marchetti instructing our military. Remember, these lessons are always done for free as a service back to …
A Traditional Education in Japanese Martial Arts History
Grandmaster Marchetti recently led a presentation on Japanese martial arts history to a group of young students. He conducted this seminar for Master Hector Rodriguez and his American Pride school based in Florida. Grandmaster Marchetti believes that a strong background in the history of the arts is essential; it forms the foundation for all martial arts training. This training class …
KMA Dojo Well Represented at the 25th Anniversary of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council
Grandmaster Marchetti is one of the founding board members of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council (WHFSC). The WHFSC is the foremost collective group of accredited martial arts masters and grandmasters in the world and this year the organization celebrated its 25th-anniversary event. Grandmaster Marchetti proudly welcomed nine of his students to this year’s 25th Anniversary celebration, including students …
Grandmaster Marchetti instructs at Fort Lee and is awarded the Post Flag
Grandmaster Marchetti’s recent trip to the Fort Lee Army base marked a truly great milestone in his career. It was a trip that meant a lot personally to him and in many ways represented a culmination of more than 25 years of teaching this nation’s elite military and police. Many times, Grandmaster Marchetti has even paid for his own travel …
Grandmaster Martchetti Attends “Showdown at the Bay IV”
On February 26, 2016 Grandmaster Marchetti attended the “Showdown at the Bay IV” boxing event in Palm Bar Florida as part of his work with the Florida State Boxing Commission. As many of our readers know Grandmaster Marchetti has a long history with boxing that spans his entire martial arts career making this an excellent fit. Pictured below you can see the …
“Real Rocky” Chuck Wepner speaks about upcoming biopic…
Always happy to support his good friend, Grandmaster Vincent Marchetti accompanied KMA Black Belt Chuck Wepner in August to Jarvis Hall in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Chuck had been invited to speak about the movie “The Bleeder”, his life in and out of the ring and participate in a Q&A. In addition to the Q&A, Chuck Wepner also signed autographs and posed for …
KMA Black Belt Test – Perfect Record
“Of all the things that I’ve ever done, this was the most difficult thing to accomplish. All of my other athletic achievements came easily.” – Bernice Marshall, KMA Black Belt and College Softball Hall of Famer On July 23, 2016, Kearny Martial Arts held a black belt test. As is our tradition, this Saturday started with students arriving at 9 …
Grandmaster Marchetti Connects with Goshin Ryu Karate Do Association
Recently, Grandmaster Marchetti was requested by his long time friend, Grandmaster Juan Otero, to provide two hours of Ju Jitsu training at a recent black belt meeting of the Goshin Ryu Karate Do Association. Grandmaster Marchetti and Grandmaster Otero travelled from their homes in Florida to attend this training. This training seminar was held on May 14, 2016, at Grandmaster Otero’s Dojo in Hasbrouck …
KMA Instructors Teach Free Self-Defense Seminar in Florida
Grandmaster Marchetti recently conducted a free two hour self-defense seminar for the Lauderdale by the Sea community. This event was requested by Mayor Scot Sasser and coordinated by his Public Information Officer, Steve D’Oliveira. Chief Instructor Joe Pung was also present to assist Grandmaster Marchetti during the seminar. The town of Lauderdale by the Sea notified residents of the free seminar with several large …