About Our Academy

Founded in 1968 the Academy of Martial Arts began its long tradition of martial arts education as a Tracy’s Karate franchise under the guidance of Rocco Bavuso. In 1971 the Dojo changed hands and then was guided by Peter (Perry) Ferlise. This is when Sensei Mark J. Speranza started his own martial art and spiritual quest.

Through the years the Dojo has been known as a place of true martial and spiritual teachings. Sensei Mark, now a 6th Degree Black Belt, having studied many styles, brought in many techniques, philosophies and strategies from these other styles. He journeyed to the heart of traditional martial arts learning, in Japan, to study Ninjutsu (Ninpo), becoming a direct personal student, under  world famous Grandmaster Tanemura, Shoto for over 13 years.

In the year 1996, Sensei Mark J. Speranza, brought his search for the spiritual side of the martial arts to completion when he became a direct personal apprentice under Rev. Dr. J.C. Husfelt and his wife Sherry Husfelt.

The year 2001 brought Sensei Mark’s quest full circle as he was initiated into the traditions of the old time healers and spiritual leaders. 2001 also saw Sensei Mark continue his search for higher martial learning, becoming a personal student of Sensei Joseph Svaral, Dojo-cho of the Shinken Bujutsu Dojo.

Our Mission

• Enhance our community and its citizens through positive personal development skills
• Provide a safe haven of positive energy and support for our student’s mental and physical growth
• Provide inspiration of personal excellence through our emphasis as Black Belts both in and out of the Dojo
• Ensure long term growth of the Dojo and its staff by providing legendary student service

How to Contact Us

We invite you to come and visit our facility located at 57 West Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY or 225 Merrick Road, Oceanside, NY and consider enrolling in one of our outstanding training programs such as Future Kidz (3 year to 5 year old) class, Karate Kidz Children Classes, Adult Martial Arts and Self Defense Classes, Yoga, and our great Fitness Kickboxing.

You can also reach us through Direct E-Mail or our Contact Form. You can also call us on the phone at 631-225-5326. Please refer to our Hours of Operation to call us within our business hours.

Thank You for Visiting Us Online

Thank you for visiting our website, we hope that we have provided you with enough information to help you in your search for a Martial Arts training facility. Please take a moment to fill out our Contact Form and join our e-mail list.

We would greatly enjoy meeting you in the near future and answering any questions you may have about our Dojo or martial arts in general.