Shoshin Karate Academy proudly serving Newark since 2019
Shoshin Karate Academy has classes in Newark, perfect for kids, teen, and adult martial arts lessons.
Who we Are And Why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education, and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop, and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or experience level. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves. We stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident that it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
Master Matthew Brown
Owner/Head Instructor
Master Brown began his martial arts training at the Korean Martial Arts Institute's Newark location in May of 1997 at the age of 8 years old. In August 2019 Master Brown purchased Korean Martial Arts Institute’s Newark location from his teacher Grandmaster Godwin and renamed it Shoshin Karate Academy.
Currently, Master Brown holds a 6th degree black belt in Hapkido, 5th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and 1st degree black belt in Hopaesool.
He truly enjoys helping students develop their own passion for the martial arts. One of Master Brown's favorite things about teaching is being able to work with the youth students. He enjoys their energy, enthusiasm, and watching them grow up in the martial arts school just as he did. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a Degree in Exercise Science and spent time working at a YMCA as a Director. However, he realized that his true passion is martial arts with the goal of positively impacting as many members of the community as he can the best way he knows how, martial arts.
"Martial Arts is great tool for building confidence, especially in children. When people know how to defend themselves they feel emboldened to take on life knowing that if things good bad they can take care of whatever happens."