Grand Master Alan Simms
Grand Master Alan Simms is a Triple Inductee into National and International Black Belt Halls of Fame, and a Golden Life Achievement Award winner.

A 9th degree black belt in Goshi Shun Karate and Samauri Aikijutsu. During his 35 years of teaching he has been the trainer of four World Champion Black Belt competitors in the adult division, and three Junior National Champions.

He is a sought after speaker on Self Defense, Self Motivation, Finding Your Way Back After A Stroke, and "The Power of Deciding To Be Excellent.


Headquarted at Karate N Motion, in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood/Westfield area for the past 20 years, "Sensei Alan" as he is known, has taught literally hundreds of local youth and adults. His training employs innovative approaches designed for children as young as four years old. His Samauri Aikijutsu classes have enjoyed popularity at the professional law enforcement level. This year Sensei Alan has launched a specially designed Black Belt Masters curriculum for black belts - regardless of where they earned their Black Belt. Keep Your Belt! Karate N Motion enables You to earn Your advanced degrees - right here.

Master Alan is the visionary leader of Karate N Motion. It is his spirit, knowledgeable direction, and dedication to families that make this dojo special.