The Mission Martial Arts Academy is the offspring of Pasquale(Pat) and Brian Natoli, bothers raised in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, and both students of the Martial Arts. Although Pat(Head Instructor) began his teaching at Fordham Universities Lincoln Center Campus, his Tae Kwon Do education began in Brooklyn in around 1989. Brian's study of Tae Kwon Do began around the same time, however, Brian found his love of training many years later in the form of MMA and Submission Grappling. After accumulating 11 years of teaching experience in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, and observing a need for exception instruction in the very neighborhood where their experience first began, 'The Mission'(as Headmaster Michal T. Dealy like to say) was born.

Located at 517 Henry Street in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, the Mission Martial Arts Academy opened its doors early September of 2006. This 600 sqft. studio is equipped with a mirrored practice area with a bamboo hardwood floor, 2 hung heavy bags, floor mats for acrobatics, as well as various assorted punching and kicking pads for students to use. Although designed specifically for the needs of a Tae Kwon Do student in mind, 'The Mission' has become the home of several other Martial Arts classes conducted by exceptional instructors. Even though Tae Kwon Do will always be the core art of the school, regardless of what is studied within these walls, The Mission Martial Arts is dedicated to the highest quality of Martial Arts education while at all times providing a positive experience and a healthy learning environment.

Pat Natoli

As owner and operator of Mission Martial Arts, Pat Natoli holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under the World Martial Arts Association. With almost 15 years of martial arts experience, Pat has taught students of all ages in Brooklyn and Manhattan. In 1995 Pat Natoli founded the Fordham University at Lincoln Center Tae Kwon Do Club and has been instructing there since. In the past 10 years, the Fordham Club has produced over 15 black belt students and alumni. In 2004, Pat began teaching classes after school at the Albee School of Dance in Brooklyn, NY. With the astounding success of that children's program over the past two years, and the opportunity to create a new state-of-the-art, clean and comfortable studio, Mission Martial Arts was born. From beginner to expert level, we are dedicated to providing a motivational atmosphere that encourages emotional, mental and physical development without the burdens of anxiety or fear of injury.