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Academy of Martial Arts Studies
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Findlay, Ohio
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartsstudies.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (419) 422-9262
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From a parent's perspective, I wouldn't send my child anywhere else!”
Other martial arts here
“Take it from me as someone who's trained in Boxing, Muy Thai kick boxing, BJJ, and have a strong background in collegiate and Greco Roman wrestling.”
“Take it from me as someone who's trained in Boxing, Muy Thai kick boxing, BJJ, and have a strong background in collegiate and Greco Roman wrestling.”
What students say
“Grand Master Cullen is without a doubt the best, his teachings will help mentally and physically in and out of the Dojo.”
“He teaches that kindness and self-discipline and makes you a part of his family.”
“He has let me come in and work out with his students and gave me tips for tournaments!”
“This place brought so much to my life being that I came in just looking to get some fights and learn a different art and now I'm a life long student of Goju!”
“) but I garantee it's worth it.”
“Sensei Kevin is one of the kindest most disciplined person I've ever met.”
From the reviews
Hanshi Kevin and his instructors are wonderful to work with passionate about what they do and very knowledgeable. if you are looking to better yourself mind body and spirit there are instructors and students that would love to help
So I moved into northwest Ohio towards the end of 2011 from Los Angeles where I practiced a handful of martial arts and had a few fights in the ring.. came here with intentions on training towards continuing a fighting career and found myself at The Academy of Martial Arts Studies deciding to check it out there, maybe…
This is THE place to study karate in Findlay, Ohio. Haanshi Kevin Cullen is one of only a handful of white men who can legitimately wear the title "soke," and you won't find a more qualified teacher.
From a parent's perspective, I wouldn't send my child anywhere else! Not only are excellent karate skills being taught, but Sensei Cullen and his team of instructors focus on so much more, building the kids up with life skills useful outside of the dojo, like respect, discipline, self-control, confidence, humor,…
New to Karate? Start at Academy of Martial Arts Studies
Academy of Martial Arts Studies comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Academy of Martial Arts Studies
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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