Waverly Martial Arts
Waverly Martial Arts, 620 Waverly Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772
About
Waverly Martial Arts offers Kids Martial Arts, Teen & Adult Martial Arts, Karate, and Fitness Kickboxing classes, along with Summer Camp and Birthday Parties. Kids Martial Arts classes and Fitness Kickboxing classes are specifically mentioned as part of the program’s activities.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Waverly Martial Arts is a family-owned and operated martial arts school, and the leadership includes owner Sensei Bill Roeder and his children, Bobby and Jackie. Bill Roeder is an 8th-degree black belt whose family martial arts journey spans over 25 years, beginning with his Taekwondo training in 1972, followed by a return to training in 1990 after an 18-year break. In 2016, Bill, Bobby, and Jackie were promoted to 7th, 6th, and 4th-degree black belts, respectively. The mission of Waverly Martial Arts is to train the body and mind, with a focus on creating an environment of learning and sharing, using progressive teaching methods, character development, and a fun and effective curriculum, and cultivating an environment that inspires students, staff, and families. The school serves people of all ages in Patchogue, New York, and nearby areas including Holbrook, Holtsville, Farmingville, and Ronkonkoma. The program is described as family-owned and operated, with programs for kids and adults teaching Karate and Fitness Kickboxing, and also offering Summer Camp and Birthday Parties in addition to martial arts classes. Each class is described as being filled with exciting, high-energy, age-appropriate drills that build strength, stamina, and endurance, and develop important life skills, with kids taking part in a fast-paced, fun-filled self-defense workout. Positive recognition and rewards are given for effort, skill, manners, sportsmanship, and respectful treatment of others, with a focus on building self-discipline, self-esteem, and respect that can be transferred to academics, other sports, arts, social activities, work meetings, and other aspects of life. The environment is described as peaceful and focused, with an emphasis on helping students grow physically, mentally, and spiritually by connecting mind, body, and nature in harmony.
Parent testimonials describe staff who are kind, friendly, patient, motivating, and engaging, and mention a positive atmosphere where children learn skills while enjoying themselves. Parents also describe Waverly Martial Arts as a community, and note that instructors show positivity, patience, and knowledge, and are helpful in answering questions. Birthday parties at the school are described as including games and activities, with staff handling details, and one parent reports that their child led games, broke a board with a karate chop, and sliced a cake with a samurai sword during a party.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Waverly Martial Arts is a family-owned and operated martial arts school, and the leadership includes owner Sensei Bill Roeder and his children, Bobby and Jackie. Bill Roeder is an 8th-degree black belt whose family martial arts journey spans over 25 years, beginning with his Taekwondo training in 1972, followed by a return to training in 1990 after an 18-year break. In 2016, Bill, Bobby, and Jackie were promoted to 7th, 6th, and 4th-degree black belts, respectively. The mission of Waverly Martial Arts is to train the body and mind, with a focus on creating an environment of learning and sharing, using progressive teaching methods, character development, and a fun and effective curriculum, and cultivating an environment that inspires students, staff, and families. The school serves people of all ages in Patchogue, New York, and nearby areas including Holbrook, Holtsville, Farmingville, and Ronkonkoma. The program is described as family-owned and operated, with programs for kids and adults teaching Karate and Fitness Kickboxing, and also offering Summer Camp and Birthday Parties in addition to martial arts classes. Each class is described as being filled with exciting, high-energy, age-appropriate drills that build strength, stamina, and endurance, and develop important life skills, with kids taking part in a fast-paced, fun-filled self-defense workout. Positive recognition and rewards are given for effort, skill, manners, sportsmanship, and respectful treatment of others, with a focus on building self-discipline, self-esteem, and respect that can be transferred to academics, other sports, arts, social activities, work meetings, and other aspects of life. The environment is described as peaceful and focused, with an emphasis on helping students grow physically, mentally, and spiritually by connecting mind, body, and nature in harmony.
Parent testimonials describe staff who are kind, friendly, patient, motivating, and engaging, and mention a positive atmosphere where children learn skills while enjoying themselves. Parents also describe Waverly Martial Arts as a community, and note that instructors show positivity, patience, and knowledge, and are helpful in answering questions. Birthday parties at the school are described as including games and activities, with staff handling details, and one parent reports that their child led games, broke a board with a karate chop, and sliced a cake with a samurai sword during a party.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
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