Self-DefenseFrom A Cop WhoActually Used It.
United States Black Cat Kenpo taught by Master Tom Curry: 7th Dan, 55 years on the mat and 20 years in NYPD anti-crime. A serious workout, real stress relief and skills that hold up outside the dojo.
Adult Kenpo Web Special
T-Shirt Included
2 Weeks Of Kenpo + Free T-Shirt
Try it before you commit to anything.
- 2 weeks of Adult Kenpo classes
- Master Curry T-shirt included
- Personal welcome from Master Curry
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Sound Familiar?
Does this sound like you?
- The gym is boring — and you've already canceled the membership twice
- You're carrying stress you can't unload on a treadmill
- You want real self-defense skills, not a punching-bag class
- You miss having a challenge that demands your full attention
Here's what parents notice first:
- You actually look forward to your training — because no two classes are the same
- You unload the day in 60 minutes and walk out clearer than you walked in
- You build skills that work under real pressure — not just for show
- You get back the focus, energy, and quiet confidence the rest of life chips away at
55 yrs
of martial arts behind every class Master Curry teaches
Designed For This Age
Strong Body. Sharp Mind.
Kenpo moves your whole body in ways a gym never will: strikes, blocks, kicks and stances that build strength and burn calories fast. And because Master Curry learned what works on New York streets, every technique has a reason behind it.
Street-Tested Self-Defense
Hand-to-hand, knife and gun defense from a nationally recognized expert who used it on the job. No dojo theatrics.
Full-Body Fitness
Strength, mobility, and conditioning built through real movement — not just reps on a machine.
Stress Release That Sticks
60 minutes of total focus that resets your head. Most adults call it the best part of their day.
Law Enforcement Welcome
Train alongside parents, professionals, beginners and first responders. No egos, no drama.
Awareness & Body Language
Master Curry taught body language and survival tactics to police. You learn to read a situation before it starts.
A Goal That Means Something
A real black belt path with earned testing milestones. The kind of long-term goal most adults stop giving themselves.
60 Minutes Of Real Training
- 1
0–10 min
Bow In & Mobility Warm-Up
Bowing in, dynamic stretching, and a smart warm-up that primes joints, hips, and shoulders for real work.
- 2
10–25 min
Technique & Forms
Kicks, blocks, stances, and traditional forms — scaled to your level whether you're brand new or returning.
- 3
25–45 min
Drills & Self-Defense
Pad drills, partner work, and self-defense scenarios. Controlled, supervised, and progressively challenging.
- 4
45–60 min
Cool Down & Reset
Stretching, breathing, and the day's training takeaway. You leave clearer than you walked in.
Small Class Sizes
so every adult gets real coaching every session
Every minute purposeful. Every adult challenged.
Within The First Few Weeks
What You'll Notice First
You won't have to wonder if it's working. These are the changes our adult students tell us about — within the first few weeks.
Better sleep — and a sharper head when you wake up
More energy through the workday — without an extra coffee
Posture, presence, and confidence other people start to notice
An hour each day that's just yours — and you actually look forward to it
Built For This Age
Demanding, Structured & Safe
Adults want a real challenge — not an injury. Here's how we deliver one without the other.
Scaled To Your Level
Every drill scales. Brand-new beginner or returning black belt — you train at the level you're at, every class.
60 Minutes With Real Intent
No filler, no fluff. Every block of class is planned to push you in a way that respects your time.
Sparring Is Optional
Most training is forms, drills, and self-defense. Sparring is consent-based and only with appropriate gear.
The Best 60 Minutes Of Your Day
Most adults walk in stressed, distracted, and a little skeptical. They walk out clearer, calmer, and a little surprised at how much they enjoyed it.
Real Progress, Real Recognition
Earned belt promotions and visible skill growth — the kind of long-term progression most adult workouts can't offer.
Coaches Who Know You By Name
Same instructors, every class. They know your goals, your level, and where to push you next.
A Reset, Not Just A Workout
Adults consistently call class their stress release, their meditation, and the part of the day they protect most.
Why Train With Master Curry
Adults sign up for a workout. They stay because Kenpo becomes the part of the day they refuse to give up.
7th Dan
Master in United States Black Cat Kenpo
20 yrs
of NYPD experience behind every self-defense technique
55+
years on the mat, coaching beginners and returning black belts alike
You're Ready
For More Than The Gym.
Adult Kenpo Web Special
T-Shirt Included
2 Weeks Of Kenpo + Free T-Shirt
Try it before you commit to anything.
- 2 weeks of Adult Kenpo classes
- Master Curry T-shirt included
- Personal welcome from Master Curry
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Master Tom Curry
"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 Staten Island adult to feel completely confident stepping on the mat."
9th Dan Grand Master, Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu · 7th Dan, US Black Cat Kenpo
Owner & Head Instructor · Master Curry Karate Jujutsu Ryu
Common Questions
Got Questions?
You're Ready
For More Than The Gym.
Join Staten Island adults who traded the treadmill for real training — and got back the focus, energy, and confidence the rest of life keeps chipping away at.