{"id":19,"date":"2021-07-20T14:38:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T14:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dashnj.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T17:07:01","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/garaguso-karate.com\/?page_id=19","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19\" class=\"elementor elementor-19\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be4642e elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"be4642e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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We are known as being one of the Premier Martial Arts Academies in South Jersey and the first to offer classes for 3 year olds! There are classes for all skill and fitness levels ages 3 and up.<\/p>\n<p>Our main goal is to help students organize and focus their thoughts; set clear and obtainable goals; face challenges and overcome obstacles using a traditional Korean Martial Art, known as Tang Soo Do, as the primary vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Head Instructor, (5th Degree Master)&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">Steve<\/span>&nbsp;Carr, who is Master Garaguso\u2019s son in law, runs every class with the assistance of his wife, (4th Degree Master) Lar-el Carr, who is Master Garaguso\u2019s daughter, and Jonnie Lee Hogbin (3rd Degree Black Belt) as they continue to bring self defense, discipline, fitness, character education and of course fun in each and every class. 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