The student develops a Jewish essence that fosters religious identity and awareness. The student is proud to be a Jew. The connection between Judaic principles and martial arts philosophy is symbolized by the style wide logo. The hands in the formal bow represent our concept of hard and soft techniques blending to form a superior fighting system. For beginners , TDA teaches the Kempo style which incorporates a mixture of Japanese and Chinese martial arts.
Students learn blocking, punching, striking and kicking techniques and forms.
Since then Grand Master Professor H. I. Sober , the style's founder, has molded the group into the largest martial arts association of its kind. Classes are taught throughout the New York metropolitan area and Israel, in Maryland, and here in South Florida. Dr. Michael Andron is a Seventh Degree Black Belt , 1st Level Grand Master who oversees classes in North Miami Beach. Articles about Tora Dojo have been featured in highly circulated publications around the world, including the New York Times and the Jerusalem Post . TDA is not a commercial enterprise in which practitioners are promoted just so they would keep attending and paying dues.