Waverly Martial Arts of East Patchogue is a martial arts school in East Patchogue, New York, offering structured programs in kids martial arts, teen and adult fitness kickboxing, summer camps, and children’s birthday parties. Serving students and families across East Patchogue and surrounding areas including Holbrook, Holtsville, Farmingville, and Ronkonkoma, the school emphasizes discipline, focus, and personal growth. With a perfect 5.00 rating and consistent positive feedback from members, it is recognized for fostering confidence, self-control, and physical well-being in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
Founded by Bill Roeder, a martial arts instructor with over 50 years of experience beginning in 1972, Waverly Martial Arts is a family-owned and operated school rooted in a legacy of dedication. Bill’s journey through Taekwondo and later Isshinryu Karate, rekindled in 1990, led to a shared passion with his children Bobby and Jackie. The family’s commitment to mastery and community instruction culminated in Bill, Bobby, and Jackie earning 7th, 6th, and 4th-degree black belts by 2016. The school’s curriculum integrates character development, life-skills education, and progressive teaching methods designed to cultivate both mental and physical strength.
Located at 620 Waverly Ave, the school sits just a short walk from Waverly Avenue and Patchogue-Holbrook Road, with Tuthills Creek flowing nearby. It is approximately a half-mile from the Holbrook Fire Department Station 2 and Sunrise Service Road North, placing it within a well-connected residential corridor along the South Shore of Long Island.
The school’s reputation is built on transformative results, with families praising its motivating instructors, engaging atmosphere, and lasting impact on children’s development. Its emphasis on focus, respect, and holistic growth has made it a trusted name in the community for over two decades.
Waverly Martial Arts of East Patchogue stands as a cornerstone of personal development on Long Island’s South Shore, where discipline and community come together in every class.