Traditional Japanese Karate
About Us
Courage • Self Control • Self Defense
South beach karate. traditional Martial Arts
634 6th St. Miami Beach. FL 33139. Tel: 305. 673-2467
Our Dojo
We have been the leading martial arts dojo on Miami Beach, teaching traditional Okinawan style Karate for almost 40 years, founded by hanshi Glenn Mehlman (formerly Beach Martial Arts). Our style is Shuri-ryu and Goju-ryu, two of the oldest fighting systems in Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of karate. We also teach Japanese Ju Jutsu and traditional Okinawan weapons (kobudo).
We recently moved to our new home on 6th street in South Beach, where we continue to offer the finest environment for learning a martial art. See our class schedule. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Our Instructors
Owner and chief instructor hanshi Glenn Mehlman, 10th dan karate.
Glenn Mehlman
Hanshi Glenn Mehlman, 10th dan, is the founder of South Beach Karate (formerly Beach Martial Arts) and has been studying martial arts since 1970. He has numerous records and awards in his long successful career as a competitor, winning over 100 kumite (sparring) tournaments, winning 3 national championships and 2 world championships. He is also a credited full-contact kick-boxing champion, culminating in a world title match with Bill ‘Super-foot’ Wallace. Glenn has appeared on ESPN and other major sports networks.
Jon Braeley
British born Sensei Jon Braeley, 6th dan, has over forty years training in karate and related martial arts. His past teachers include Tatsuo Suzuki 8th dan Wado-ryu, Steven Bellamy 9th dan Goju-ryu and Hirokazu Kanazawa 10th dan Shotokan Karate. Now a U.S. resident, Jon has spent over 25 years traveling across Japan, Okinawa, China and SE Asia, meeting and documenting today’s leading masters of the martial arts. Jon’s work can be seen at: Empty Mind Films.
Leydi Wohlfeld
Our senior student or sempai, is Leydi Wohlfeld with almost fifteen years martial arts experience. Leydi has won national recognition in karate tournaments, most recently winning Kata (forms) at a national competition. On a daily basis, she assists and teaches in the adult class at our school.
“Finally, A Martial Arts dojo That makes you feel Welcome. Where everyone is friendly and You don’t feel intimidated.”
Sasha Walker. Student
Have you ever wanted to do something new like joining a martial art school, then stop at the door and walk away. You felt intimidated. I always wanted to learn karate but I never found a school that felt warm and friendly… until I walked into South Beach Karate. From the teachers to the students, I was always made to feel welcome and part of the family. I thought learning a martial art would be stressful but they make it fun and relaxed. In these photos you see me go from yellow belt to orange belt – I only wish I’d started here as a kid!
Martial Arts Programs
Kids Karate
Adult Karate
Japanese jujutsu
Competitions and Sport
Private Tuition
Courage. Strength. Spirit
Our Students
Thinking of joining our school? Come and talk to the students first.
“I love the South Beach Karate dojo and it’s become a part of my everyday life since I signed up my two daughters. Learning a martial art as a family is so much fun – thank you!”
“I gained my black belt last year which would have been unimaginable without my teacher hanshi Glenn Mehlman. Karate practice has changed my life and given me so many new and dear friends. “
“Beside thanking my teachers hanshi Glenn and sensei Jon, for teaching me karate, I need to thank my father for his support. I feel so special being a part of this dojo.”
Karate
Call 305.673-2467 or use form below
Questions?
Monday to Thursday: 3pm – 9pm. Friday-Saturday by appointment
634 6th Street. Miami Beach. FL 33139. Tel: 305. 673.2467
Free Karate Uniform on sign-up
