Assembly of the Fighting Arts, LLC
A.F.A. Karate, Kickboxing, MMA & Self Defense at it's finest!
201 Foxon Rd (Rt. 80) – North Branford, CT 06471 – Diagonal from the CT Sportsplex
(203) 484-4565 – (203) 988-7481
Fax: (203) 484-0670 – Email: AFAKarate@comcast.net – Established 1988

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Our Mission

A.F.A. Karate  will supply you with instructors and assistant instructors that are trained to be professional, courteous, friendly and proficient in the teaching of the Martial Arts. We pride ourselves on knowing our student’s needs and meeting them. Over the years, we have blended the philosophy and theories of Shotokan, Taekwondo, ChinNa and other Martial Arts, to create a dynamic and practical approach toward self-defense for the modern American. Follow our guidelines, and our professional staff will guide you to a better mental and physical fitness as well as teach you to discipline through the Martial Arts.

"We Stand in Unity, We Win With Dignity!"

Welcome to Assembly of the Fighting Arts, (A.F.A. Karate, MMA & Fitness). 
We have developed a special program to provide you with the following benefits:

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The emphasis of our program is establishing C.A.R.E. (Control, Attitude, Respect, Esteem). This structure is built into our Karate instruction.

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The program provides confidence, discipline and character building by assisting the children to accomplish their goals. A.F.A. Karate also teaches the student to have self-control over his/her body and develop the ability to stand up to peer pressure and other intimidating situations.

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The movements of Karate develops coordination, increases strength, flexibility and stamina which is very important throughout your life.

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The awarding of higher levels of Karate belts can give you a sense of achievement and accomplishment. We keep this very much in mind, because the length of time for achieving belts can be from 3 to 6 months. We award stripes on the belt as you progress between levels. Training for these levels enhances an individuals ability to concentrate as well as plan for and triumph over learning hurdles. This is an excellent reinforcement of study techniques for school and/or business.

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Karate instruction also involves free-style competition (Sport Karate). This helps develop a sense of fair play and sportsmanship in a controlled competitive situation.

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The foundation of A.F.A. Karate is its self-defense value. We are very careful to teach student’s that Karate is not to be used outside the Karate class in any manner other than in a true self-defense situation. The result is a self-confident person who does not need to "bully" or to "show off" to others.

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Finally, Karate is good clean fun for children and adults of all ages, and a great way to burn off extra energy, reduce stress and accomplish great goals.

If you have any questions, feel free to talk to any instructor. We believe strongly in the values of our program for all ages. Especially for the young, who can gain lifelong benefits from our school.

Sincerely,

George & Roseann Fusco

Assembly of the Fighting Arts 

A.F.A. Karate, MMA & Fitness Center has been in business since January 3rd, 1988!! A.F.A. is a combination of Martial Arts emphasizing on different styles of Karate & Martial Arts. These various styles coming together is why we named our school, "Assembly of the Fighting Arts". The styles our curriculum is based on are (Japanese) Shotokan, (Korean) Tae Kwon-Do & (Chinese) ChinNa, Japanese & Brazilian Jiujitsu, American Wrestling & Grappling. Shotokan is known for its low powerful stances and strikes body height kicks. Tae Kwon-Do is characterized by its speed and flexibility with head height kicks. ChinNa is an extremely effective & painful, (for the attacker) form of self-defense that allows you maximum results with very little muscle. Technique & application are the key ingredients to this intricate form of martial art. Jiujitsu, wrestling & grappling are the core of our ground fighting system. What Sensei’s Roseann & George have done at A.F.A. is combine the form and power of Shotokan with the speed and flexibility of Tae Kwon-Do, the precision of Chin Na, the ground techniques from Jiujitsu, wrestling, grappling, the endurance & stamina from kickboxing combined with the competition of sport karate. This combination makes A.F.A. Karate, MMA & Fitness Center successful, effective and pleasurable for the student and for those who watch it. Assembly of the Fighting Arts provides a highly qualified team making this an excellent school.

Karate Isn’t Just About Kicking & Punching

Karate isn’t just about kicking & punching, it’s about bettering yourself in EVERY way possible. At A.F.A. Karate, MMA & Fitness you will learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, you will improve your confidence, self-discipline, Self-Defense, reduce stress, improve flexibility, and meet new people & more!!! While doing ALL of this, you can lose weight & improve your cardiovascular system!! WOW!!

A.F.A. Karate wants you to experience the legendary art of learning Karate and the Martial Arts, that’s why we are giving you 1 class absolutely FREE!! with no obligation of any kind. At A.F.A. Karate there are NO registration fees & NO gimmicks!! We won’t guarantee you will make a belt by a certain time, because every person in this world is different & learns at different levels. All a guarantee tells you is that you would be buying that belt, NOT earning it!!!! Wouldn’t you rather earn a belt & be proud of what you have accomplished, rather than being a black belt with the experience & knowledge of a beginner! Unlike other schools, at A.F.A. Karate, MMA & Fitness you WILL earn your belts, you will be proud of every belt you work for & every accomplishment you make in & out of the Martial Arts, this is why A.F.A. Karate is so special.

At A.F.A. our classes never exceed 25 people & there are always at least two instructors. Other schools call a class of this size a private lesson & they charge you twice as much as their normal rates!! What all this means is that while at A.F.A. Karate, you will receive QUALITY Karate instruction with personal attention. A.F.A. Karate isn’t just a Martial Arts School, it’s a FAMILY. We are extending an invitation for you to try one class free to join us and become part of our Martial Arts family.

Thank you, Sensei’s Roseann & George Fusco

Owner/Instructor Profiles

Meet A.F.A Karate's Instructors and Faculty

George Fusco, Jr. – Owner 6th Degree Black Belt, Karate, Kickboxing, MMA, Jiujitsu & Chin Na Instructor 

Roseann Fusco – Owner, 4th Degree Black Belt, Karate, Boxing , MMA & Jiujitsu, Gymnastics Instructor, Enrollment Director, Team AFA Coach, A.F.A.C.T. Ratings Founder

Patricia Hofmeister –Karate, MMA & Gymnastics Instructor

Renee Levine – Karate, MMA & Gymnastics Instructor

Stephanie Avila – Karate & Gymnastics Instructor

Ralph Avila – Karate Instructor/Accounting Director

David Bray – Karate, Gymnastics, MMA & XMA Instructor

Victoria Donadio – Assistant Instructor

Joseph Rustic – Assistant Instructor

Rigoberto Escalera – Assistant Instructor

Richard Purpora, Jr – Assistant Instructor

Brian Rustic – Assistant Instructor

Joe Caruso – Assistant Instructor

Danielle Caruso – Assistant Instructor

Holly Hackett – Office Manager

Chrissy Purpora – Front Desk Secretary

Michael Fusco – Youth Recreation Director

Mark Hueffman – Internet Manager

 

Contact Information

Phone 
   
     203-484-4565
      203-988-7481

Fax 
      203-484-0670


Address
   
     201 Foxon Rd (RT 80) North Branford, CT 06471
       In the Totoket Center Plaza, Diagonal from the CT Sportsplex
E-mail
   
     Information: Roseann Fusco AFAkarate@comcast.net
        Webmaster: Mark Hueffman mhueffman@snet.net

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