About Blue Life Karate & Xtreme Kickboxing
in Maplewood
MASTER SHIHAN / TUHON DURAND HOWARD 10th Degree Black Belt
Holds the rank of 10th Degree Black Belt in the acclaimed Blue Life Budo Ninjutsu System & Holds the Rank of Tuhon (Senior Master Instructor) in Pekiti Tirsia Kali. The Founder, Director of Blue Life Karate School.
Precise in his teaching yet warm in his delivery, Shihan Durand has the ability to teach the core principles with an element of fun that keeps kids and families coming back. This is also a concept that he teaches all of his instructors. His personal achievements include:
- 12 Time NJ State Karate Champion
- 3 Time WKU World Champion
- 2 Time National Champion
- Member: U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- Member: World Karate Union Hall of Fame
- Member: Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame
- Member: Legends of the Martial Arts Hall Of Fame
- Certified Combat Pekiti Tirsia Kali Silat Master Instructor
He is the Master Instructor of Blue Life Karate & Xtreme Kickboxing.
“When I was a child, I began my martial arts journey and the positive impact it had on my life was remarkable. It was always my dream to someday open my own school and pass on the skills, knowledge, and inspiration the martial arts has given to me in my own life”.
Now, I proudly serve the Maplewood community and feel an overwhelming sense of pride and humility when I see our students grow into happier, healthier, more confident children, teens, and adults!
What people are saying about Blue Life Karate & Xtreme Kickboxing
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"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BLUE LIFE KARATE..."
“Shihan Durand Howard is an excellent karate instructor and make the classes fun for the kids, but also serious enough for them to learn some very useful martial arts skills and life skills such as discipline and focus!”
“Shihan Durand Howard is an excellent karate instructor and make the classes fun for the kids, but also serious enough for them to learn some very useful martial arts skills and life skills such as discipline and focus!”
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"BLUE LIFE KARATE IS THE BEST, SHIHAN IS THE KID WHISPERER !"
“He builds confidence and character in all of the kids. My son has been a student there for 4 1/2 years; the best karate instruction and discipline around!”
“He builds confidence and character in all of the kids. My son has been a student there for 4 1/2 years; the best karate instruction and discipline around!”
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"SENSEI DURAND HOWARD WORKS WONDERFULLY WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES..."
“Understanding of personal circumstances, yet always expecting students to contribute to the best of their ability.”
“Understanding of personal circumstances, yet always expecting students to contribute to the best of their ability.”
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"AN INCREDIBLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE..."
“An incredible learning experience awaits children and adults at Blue Life Karate. My sons have been attending for a combined 13 years. As a result, they’ve gained tremendous discipline and the techniques of self-defense.The program provides a solid foundation for children that face bullying challenges, which is so pervasive today. I’ve personally witnessed children with behavioral problems reverse course and advance to levels their parents thought were unattainable.”
“An incredible learning experience awaits children and adults at Blue Life Karate. My sons have been attending for a combined 13 years. As a result, they’ve gained tremendous discipline and the techniques of self-defense.The program provides a solid foundation for children that face bullying challenges, which is so pervasive today. I’ve personally witnessed children with behavioral problems reverse course and advance to levels their parents thought were unattainable.”
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Blue Life Karate & Xtreme Kickboxing
People believe that martial arts training is just another extra curricular activity, that is a misconception. There is not any program that is going to give you the benefits that you receive from martial arts training. Many people think the martial arts are just about fighting, the truth is that the physical “kicking and punching” are really just the tools that I use to teach the more important, and MUCH more valuable lessons about yourself.