"Our goal at Charles Water's Karate & Fitness is to facilitate mental growth enabling our students to reach their highest potential as human beings," Charles Water, owner and director of the school, said. "Our studio teaches students how to defend themselves responsibly while instilling self-confidence, self-discipline and respect for others."

Charles Water's Karate & Fitness is a full-time, professional martial arts school with classes for children, adults and teens. The school is the only one on Long Island that offers Karatatot(r), the only program specifically designed for pre-school children starting at 4 years old.

The school provides workshops for those individuals or groups who are interested in either the mental or physical aspects of the martial arts. The school is currently celebrating its 15th year.