About
Welcome to Goshin Jutsu Karate
Goshin Jutsu Karate offers traditional karate training for everyone including experienced martial artists and beginners, at every age! We offer an effective self defense system that draws from kung-fu and jiu-jutsu and involves punching, kicking, blocks, joint locks, evasion, and takedowns.
Mission
- To strengthen the commmunity and enable them to share in the principles of Goshin Jutsu Karate.
- To provide high quality traditional martial arts training for Children and Adults.
- To have a diverse and safe environment for all students.
Vision
- To develop and maintain a high quality martial arts school where people can engage in the lifelong study of Goshin Jutsu Karate.
- To develop well-rounded students that are highly proficient in the art of Goshin Jutsu Karate.
Meet the Master
Master Joe Brague Jr., Ph.D is a 7th degree blackbelt and has 32 years of martial arts training under his father, Grand master Joe Brague Sr. He is fortunate to be trained by ~30 master level blackbelts over the years.
Master Brague has instructed hundreds of people, both in-person and online. He has competed in hundreds of karate tournaments winning countless trophies and accolades over the years. Most notably, Master Brague has won over 50 grand championships, including earning the title “Pennsylvania State Champion” for forms and fighting, fours years in a row, at the Keystone State Games. Master Brague also served as the captain of an international, full-contact fighting team, winning international award and acclaim. He ranked second in the league for most points scored.
In addition to Master Brague’s experience as a martial artist he also earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and is a professor at the University of Scranton. Scientist by trade and martial artist in his heart, he encourages others to challenge themselves and believe in their abilities. His teachings combine the use of the mind and the body together to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and to provide an environment for positive stress relief.
