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Champions Martial Arts opens at Mayfair S.C.

Commack, NY Champions Martial Arts has opened a new location at Mayfair Shopping Center, according to Levin Management Corporation (LMC), exclusive leasing and managing agent for the 222,000 s/f Jericho Tpke. retail destination. The latest lease commitment extends an active period for the property, where PGA TOUR Superstore and beauty brand Sephora have opened their doors.  

LMC senior leasing representative E.J. Moawad arranged the 1,320 s/f Champions Martial Arts lease on behalf of Mayfair Shopping Center’s ownership; Christopher Wierzbicki of Pliskin Realty & Development represented the tenant.

Champions Martial Arts’ franchised locations offer classes for children, teenagers and adults. Taekwondo and kickboxing programs are designed to build confidence, self-discipline, focus and strength in students of all ages and abilities. 

“Champions Martial Arts is a well-established martial arts studio with an outstanding reputation, and it’s a great fit for the Commack community,” said Moawad. “This newest tenant also complements the retail experience at Mayfair Shopping Center, which offers something for everyone, from kids to adults. This drives significant, repeat traffic – an advantage for the property’s entire tenant base.” 

Mayfair Shopping Center’s latest additions join an enviable lineup of retailers, restaurants and service providers that includes top-ranked grocer Lidl, Planet Fitness, JBBQ & Shabu Shabu (recently opened), Loft, Jos. A. Bank, Sherwin Williams, Meet Izakaya Ramen & Bar, Prato 850, Mimi’s Coffee & Bubble Tea (coming soon), Bagel Toasterie, Northwell Go Health, Verizon Wireless, GameStop, Music & Arts, Original Brooklyn Pizza, D’Ore Jewelers, The Crushed Olive and Tropical Smoothie, among others. 

Situated proximate to Sunken Meadow Pkwy., Mayfair Shopping Center drew 2.1 million visits in 2023, according to real time traffic data from Placer.ai. This marks an all-time record for the property and a 19% increase over the prior year, reinforcing the success of the center’s strategic retenanting. The property serves a growing population of more than 202,000 people within a five-mile radius.  

 

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