Business Details
28 Years
experience
Empowering Martial Arts Training in Vineland, NJ
At Yi's Karate of Vineland, we have dedicated ourselves to empowering individuals through martial arts since 1998. Our programs for children, teens, and adults focus on developing essential life skills such as discipline, confidence, and self-defense. With certified instructors trained under internationally recognized masters, we offer traditional Tang Soo Do techniques combined with modern leadership development. Our curriculum is designed to meet students at their level, fostering growth in physical fitness, mental focus, and character building. Recognized by Go2Karate.com and honored with the 2008 Instructor of the Year award, we maintain a commitment to excellence in both martial arts instruction and community impact.Through personalized attention and structured progression, we help students achieve measurable improvements in behavior, academic performance, and personal safety while preparing them to face life's challenges with resilience and integrity.
Services
Karate for Kids
Teen Martial Arts
Adult Karate Classes
Black Belt Training
Leadership Program
Self-Defense Instruction
Tang Soo Do Training
Character Development
Fitness Martial Arts
Family Karate Classes
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer programs for all experience levels with certified instructors trained under international masters
- Our curriculum combines traditional Tang Soo Do with modern leadership development techniques
- Proven track record of improving students' academic performance and social behavior since 1998
- Recognized as Daily Journal's 2018 Best of the Best Martial Arts School
- Personalized attention with instructors actively involved in each student's progression
Associations and certifications
- Go2Karate Top Rated Quality Badge
What people say
Instructors are AWESOME
Improved confidence
Excellent character development
Positive behavioral changes
Effective self-defense training
Services
Karate for Kids
Our Karate for Kids program develops essential life skills through structured martial arts training. Students learn self-discipline, respect, and self-defense techniques while improving focus and behavior. The curriculum helps children build confidence that translates to better academic performance and social interactions. Classes are designed for ages 4 and up with certified instructors providing personalized attention.
Teen Martial Arts
Teen Martial Arts classes focus on building self-confidence and personal safety skills for adolescents. Our program helps teens develop physical fitness, stress management techniques, and leadership qualities. Students learn practical self-defense applications while improving mental focus and emotional resilience. The curriculum addresses modern challenges like peer pressure and conflict resolution through martial arts principles.
Adult Karate Classes
Adult Karate Classes combine physical fitness with practical self-defense training for all experience levels. Participants develop core strength, flexibility, and stress relief through traditional Tang Soo Do techniques. The program emphasizes real-world applications while fostering personal growth and mental discipline. Classes accommodate busy schedules with flexible timing options.
Leadership Program
Our Leadership Program develops effective leaders through martial arts principles. Students receive specialized instruction in communication, decision-making, and character development. The curriculum prepares participants for leadership certification while reinforcing martial arts techniques. This advanced program builds on foundational skills to cultivate community leaders and mentors.
Black Belt Club
The Black Belt Club provides advanced martial arts instruction for dedicated students. Focusing on mastery of Tang Soo Do techniques, the program emphasizes character development and complete self-defense proficiency. Students receive personalized training plans to achieve black belt certification. The curriculum includes advanced life skills and situational awareness training.
People
Master Chuck Vertolli
Chief Instructor
7th Degree Master Belt in Tang Soo Do with over 35 years of martial arts experience. Trained under Senior Grandmaster Ki Yun Yi and Grandmaster Martin Carson. Awarded 2008 Instructor of the Year by International Martial Arts Association. Founded Vineland school in 1998.
Master Samuel Llabres
Instructor
Certified martial arts instructor with extensive experience in student development. Specializes in youth programs and character building. Recognized for personalized instruction approach that helps students achieve their full potential through martial arts training.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialize in traditional Korean Tang Soo Do with modern adaptations for practical self-defense applications.
What age groups do you accept?
We accept students starting at age 4 through adults, with specialized programs for kids, teens, and adults.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors are certified through the International Martial Arts Association with extensive training backgrounds.
Do you offer family training classes?
Yes, we offer family-friendly classes where parents and children can train together during designated sessions.
What are your class schedules?
Classes run Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday 8:45am-2pm, with flexible scheduling options available.
Do you provide self-defense training?
Yes, practical self-defense techniques are integrated into all programs with real-world applications emphasized.
Reviews (5)
Christy Megahan
Jan 04, 2022
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Clean, very sanitary, every precaution taken, big area to practice ,,and staff was beyond amazing and curtious made my 4yr son feel confident and welcomed along with learning new basic skills to apply to life in general, this was his very 1st practice/class for anything and normally really hesitant but he cant wait to go back!!!one happy momma win win!! You guys rock!!!
Kathy Donelson
Dec 19, 2021
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Critical:Communication,Professionalism
My son took intro class then we had family emergency needed to reschedule second class NO ONE returned my calls or emails . Very unprofessional
My son took intro class then we had family emergency needed to reschedule second class NO ONE returned my calls or emails . Very unprofessional
Keith Mount
Jan 24, 2021
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Yi's Karate of Vineland is top notch. The students get a robust training regimen that will prompt positive mental, social, and physical growth. I wouldn't trade my son's time here for anything.
Jennifer Miller
Oct 29, 2020
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We absolutely love Yi's Karate! We take our young daughter there and they are great with her! They give every student lots of attention. We have been going there a few months and have been inpressed with the quality and dedication the staff gives at every class! When our daughter is having a day shes not real focused they work hard with her to regain that! If you have a younger child or a child who has a hard time staying focused I would highly recommend Yi's Karate!!! :)
Rosoro
Jan 25, 2019
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Akeem & Syerra are students at Yi's karate . They are really into Tang Soo Do. The dojo is very nice.
