Scotch Plains Martial Arts Studio Offers Classes Amid Coronavirus

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Family And Community Engagement Corp (FACE Corp)/Goshu-Kwan Studio, a non-profit organization in Scotch Plains, had to close. Since reopening in August, Executive Director Myke Washington is offering an array of classes for adults and kids to keep people busy and to try and survive during the pandemic.

"We are hoping to get more of the word out there that we are open," Washington said. "We really, really need people to know."

Many small businesses have been hurting during this time and Washington wants locals to know he is offering semi-private and private indoor classes to keep afloat.

"We are offering a bunch of different things to try and survive like all other businesses," Washington said. "I keep reading about businesses closing up and I really want to do our part and continue and make it through this whole thing and stay afloat."

Along with Martial Arts, the studio at 1733 E. Second St., offers programs for youth and families, such as mentoring, guided meditation, dance, yoga, academic support, and more.

The studio's classes are safely distanced, sanitary and held between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Goshu-Kwan Studio is also offering virtual classes on YouTube, Zoom, Facebook, and Instagram.

Also, The Goshu-Kwan Studio offers space to those looking to teach private fitness classes, but do not have space for it. For more information on this, text/call 908-397-1785, find them on social media, or visit: facecorp.org.

Washington said FACE Corp is also working to provide more activities such as a fishing club, educational trips, and community service projects.

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