Sensei Barbara

Hi, my name is Barbara Conroy(Sensei Barbara), I’ve been practicing traditional Shotokan karate for almost 20 years in Bucks county and in many states in the U.S. and even in some other countries! I am ranked Yondan by the ISKF(International Shotokan Karate Federation). I have attended many special trainings, camps, seminars and tournaments sponsored by the ISKF and other affiliates. I have two grown, successful daughters that also trained in martial arts for years and they still employ many lessons from their years of training into their adult lives. 

I have been an instructor for over 15 years to kids of all ages from 3-73! I enjoy the mental and physical challenges that martial arts bringnto my life and I especially love working with children. I’ve developed curricula over the years that is age appropriate to kids of all ages and abilities. I’ve also worked with many children that may be struggling with different challenges and I think martial arts is a great tool that can benefit them in todays challenging time, plus we have a lot of fun together! My classes are taught in a safe, friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

Karate teaches many positive life lessons such as fitness, self-control, discipline, mental awareness, defensive techniques and coordination. We practice all of these in every class at Just for Kicks Martial Arts and the progress that I’ve witnessed over the years in kids and adults alike through training in martial arts had been inspiring!

Getting to meet so many wonderful kids, adults and families over the years and teaching karate and self-defense to my students has been one of the greatest joys of my life!